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Kuala Lumpur Airport

Airport Code: KUL
Full Airport Name: Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Location: The airport is located in Sepang, 31 miles (50km) south of Kuala Lumpur.
Time Zone: GMT +8.
Phone Number: Tel: + 60 (0)3 8776 2000.
Terminal Transfer: An Aerotrain provides a free service between terminals. A shuttle bus runs every 30 mins between the low cost carrier terminal (LCCT) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and costs RM 1.50.
Ground Transport: The Express Rail Link train provides the fast transportation to the city center. The KLIA Ekspres and the KLIA Transit links the airport to Kuala Lumpur (KL Sentral - City Air Terminal) and vice-versa. Journeys run from 5am to 12.30am and cost RM35 one-way, RM70 return. At the City Air Terminal departing passengers have the option of checking-in their luggage, receive their boarding passes and proceed to board the train for the airport. Immigration clearance will be completed at there. Travel time between KL Sentral to the airport is 28 minutes on the KLIA Express and 37 minutes on the KLIA Transit. Taxis are also available. Many hotels can arrange for a car to pick up guests, though this is generally more expensive than taking a taxi. An express Coach serviceruns from the airport to KL Sentral for RM10 one-way, RM18 return.
Car Rental: Avis, Budget, Hertz, National, Thrifty, and a number of local car rental companies are all represented at the airport. Most visitors opt to avoid driving in Kuala Lumpur, and instead take taxis.
Airport Taxis: Taxis are available; they should be paid for in advance at the three ticket counters in the International Arrivals Hall, Domestic Arrival Hall, and Domestic Baggage Reclaim on the Arrival Level. Prices are linked to distance and type of taxi: budget Daewoo and Proton taxis are cheapest, premier limos the most expensive. There is an added surcharge between midnight and 6am.
Airport Facilities: Airport facilities include lounges/travel clubs, left luggage, disabled and nursery/baby changing facilities; banks, bureau de change and ATMs; restaurants and bars, post office, pharmacy; and duty-free shops.
Car Parking: Short- and long-term parking is available.
Departure Tax: RM45, which is usually included in the ticket price.
Website: www.klia.com.my

Penang International

Airport Code: PEN
Full Airport Name: Penang International Airport
Location: Penang Airport is located four miles (6km) north of Bayan Baru or 10 miles (16km) west of Georgetown.
Time Zone: GMT +8.
Phone Number: Tel: +60 (0)4 643 4411.
Ground Transport: The hourly (6am to 9pm) yellow bus 83, costs RM 1.60 and goes to Georgetown via Penang's main bus station (Komtar), the trip takes about an hour. However, most foreign visitors take taxis, which are available outside the terminal.
Car Rental: Avis, Hertz and National and a number of local car rental companies are all represented at the airport, however most first-time visitors take taxis or hire a car with a driver.
Airport Taxis: Taxis are available outside the terminla, but, to avoid being overcharged, it is best to buy prepaid taxi vouchers inside the terminal. Taxis to Georgetown cost RM 40 and the trip takes approximately 45mins to an hour. Taxis to Batu Ferengghi cost RM 60.
Airport Facilities: Facilities include lounges/travel clubs, banks, bureau de change, a tourist help desk, shops and restaurants.
Car Parking: Long and short-term parking is available.
Departure Tax: RM45, generally included in the ticket price.

Kuala Lumpur Airport

Airport Code: KUL
Full Airport Name: Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Location: The airport is located in Sepang, 31 miles (50km) south of Kuala Lumpur.
Time Zone: GMT +8.
Phone Number: Tel: + 60 (0)3 8776 2000.
Terminal Transfer: An Aerotrain provides a free service between terminals. A shuttle bus runs every 30 mins between the low cost carrier terminal (LCCT) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and costs RM 1.50.
Ground Transport: The Express Rail Link train provides the fast transportation to the city center. The KLIA Ekspres and the KLIA Transit links the airport to Kuala Lumpur (KL Sentral - City Air Terminal) and vice-versa. Journeys run from 5am to 12.30am and cost RM35 one-way, RM70 return. At the City Air Terminal departing passengers have the option of checking-in their luggage, receive their boarding passes and proceed to board the train for the airport. Immigration clearance will be completed at there. Travel time between KL Sentral to the airport is 28 minutes on the KLIA Express and 37 minutes on the KLIA Transit. Taxis are also available. Many hotels can arrange for a car to pick up guests, though this is generally more expensive than taking a taxi. An express Coach serviceruns from the airport to KL Sentral for RM10 one-way, RM18 return.
Car Rental: Avis, Budget, Hertz, National, Thrifty, and a number of local car rental companies are all represented at the airport. Most visitors opt to avoid driving in Kuala Lumpur, and instead take taxis.
Airport Taxis: Taxis are available; they should be paid for in advance at the three ticket counters in the International Arrivals Hall, Domestic Arrival Hall, and Domestic Baggage Reclaim on the Arrival Level. Prices are linked to distance and type of taxi: budget Daewoo and Proton taxis are cheapest, premier limos the most expensive. There is an added surcharge between midnight and 6am.
Airport Facilities: Airport facilities include lounges/travel clubs, left luggage, disabled and nursery/baby changing facilities; banks, bureau de change and ATMs; restaurants and bars, post office, pharmacy; and duty-free shops.
Car Parking: Short- and long-term parking is available.
Departure Tax: RM45, which is usually included in the ticket price.
Website: www.klia.com.my

Penang International

Airport Code: PEN
Full Airport Name: Penang International Airport
Location: Penang Airport is located four miles (6km) north of Bayan Baru or 10 miles (16km) west of Georgetown.
Time Zone: GMT +8.
Phone Number: Tel: +60 (0)4 643 4411.
Ground Transport: The hourly (6am to 9pm) yellow bus 83, costs RM 1.60 and goes to Georgetown via Penang's main bus station (Komtar), the trip takes about an hour. However, most foreign visitors take taxis, which are available outside the terminal.
Car Rental: Avis, Hertz and National and a number of local car rental companies are all represented at the airport, however most first-time visitors take taxis or hire a car with a driver.
Airport Taxis: Taxis are available outside the terminla, but, to avoid being overcharged, it is best to buy prepaid taxi vouchers inside the terminal. Taxis to Georgetown cost RM 40 and the trip takes approximately 45mins to an hour. Taxis to Batu Ferengghi cost RM 60.
Airport Facilities: Facilities include lounges/travel clubs, banks, bureau de change, a tourist help desk, shops and restaurants.
Car Parking: Long and short-term parking is available.
Departure Tax: RM45, generally included in the ticket price.

Kuala Lumpur Airport

Airport Code: KUL
Full Airport Name: Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Location: The airport is located in Sepang, 31 miles (50km) south of Kuala Lumpur.
Time Zone: GMT +8.
Phone Number: Tel: + 60 (0)3 8776 2000.
Terminal Transfer: An Aerotrain provides a free service between terminals. A shuttle bus runs every 30 mins between the low cost carrier terminal (LCCT) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and costs RM 1.50.
Ground Transport: The Express Rail Link train provides the fast transportation to the city center. The KLIA Ekspres and the KLIA Transit links the airport to Kuala Lumpur (KL Sentral - City Air Terminal) and vice-versa. Journeys run from 5am to 12.30am and cost RM35 one-way, RM70 return. At the City Air Terminal departing passengers have the option of checking-in their luggage, receive their boarding passes and proceed to board the train for the airport. Immigration clearance will be completed at there. Travel time between KL Sentral to the airport is 28 minutes on the KLIA Express and 37 minutes on the KLIA Transit. Taxis are also available. Many hotels can arrange for a car to pick up guests, though this is generally more expensive than taking a taxi. An express Coach serviceruns from the airport to KL Sentral for RM10 one-way, RM18 return.
Car Rental: Avis, Budget, Hertz, National, Thrifty, and a number of local car rental companies are all represented at the airport. Most visitors opt to avoid driving in Kuala Lumpur, and instead take taxis.
Airport Taxis: Taxis are available; they should be paid for in advance at the three ticket counters in the International Arrivals Hall, Domestic Arrival Hall, and Domestic Baggage Reclaim on the Arrival Level. Prices are linked to distance and type of taxi: budget Daewoo and Proton taxis are cheapest, premier limos the most expensive. There is an added surcharge between midnight and 6am.
Airport Facilities: Airport facilities include lounges/travel clubs, left luggage, disabled and nursery/baby changing facilities; banks, bureau de change and ATMs; restaurants and bars, post office, pharmacy; and duty-free shops.
Car Parking: Short- and long-term parking is available.
Departure Tax: RM45, which is usually included in the ticket price.
Website: www.klia.com.my

Penang International

Airport Code: PEN
Full Airport Name: Penang International Airport
Location: Penang Airport is located four miles (6km) north of Bayan Baru or 10 miles (16km) west of Georgetown.
Time Zone: GMT +8.
Phone Number: Tel: +60 (0)4 643 4411.
Ground Transport: The hourly (6am to 9pm) yellow bus 83, costs RM 1.60 and goes to Georgetown via Penang's main bus station (Komtar), the trip takes about an hour. However, most foreign visitors take taxis, which are available outside the terminal.
Car Rental: Avis, Hertz and National and a number of local car rental companies are all represented at the airport, however most first-time visitors take taxis or hire a car with a driver.
Airport Taxis: Taxis are available outside the terminla, but, to avoid being overcharged, it is best to buy prepaid taxi vouchers inside the terminal. Taxis to Georgetown cost RM 40 and the trip takes approximately 45mins to an hour. Taxis to Batu Ferengghi cost RM 60.
Airport Facilities: Facilities include lounges/travel clubs, banks, bureau de change, a tourist help desk, shops and restaurants.
Car Parking: Long and short-term parking is available.
Departure Tax: RM45, generally included in the ticket price.

Kuala Lumpur Airport

Airport Code: KUL
Full Airport Name: Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Location: The airport is located in Sepang, 31 miles (50km) south of Kuala Lumpur.
Time Zone: GMT +8.
Phone Number: Tel: + 60 (0)3 8776 2000.
Terminal Transfer: An Aerotrain provides a free service between terminals. A shuttle bus runs every 30 mins between the low cost carrier terminal (LCCT) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and costs RM 1.50.
Ground Transport: The Express Rail Link train provides the fast transportation to the city center. The KLIA Ekspres and the KLIA Transit links the airport to Kuala Lumpur (KL Sentral - City Air Terminal) and vice-versa. Journeys run from 5am to 12.30am and cost RM35 one-way, RM70 return. At the City Air Terminal departing passengers have the option of checking-in their luggage, receive their boarding passes and proceed to board the train for the airport. Immigration clearance will be completed at there. Travel time between KL Sentral to the airport is 28 minutes on the KLIA Express and 37 minutes on the KLIA Transit. Taxis are also available. Many hotels can arrange for a car to pick up guests, though this is generally more expensive than taking a taxi. An express Coach serviceruns from the airport to KL Sentral for RM10 one-way, RM18 return.
Car Rental: Avis, Budget, Hertz, National, Thrifty, and a number of local car rental companies are all represented at the airport. Most visitors opt to avoid driving in Kuala Lumpur, and instead take taxis.
Airport Taxis: Taxis are available; they should be paid for in advance at the three ticket counters in the International Arrivals Hall, Domestic Arrival Hall, and Domestic Baggage Reclaim on the Arrival Level. Prices are linked to distance and type of taxi: budget Daewoo and Proton taxis are cheapest, premier limos the most expensive. There is an added surcharge between midnight and 6am.
Airport Facilities: Airport facilities include lounges/travel clubs, left luggage, disabled and nursery/baby changing facilities; banks, bureau de change and ATMs; restaurants and bars, post office, pharmacy; and duty-free shops.
Car Parking: Short- and long-term parking is available.
Departure Tax: RM45, which is usually included in the ticket price.
Website: www.klia.com.my

Penang International

Airport Code: PEN
Full Airport Name: Penang International Airport
Location: Penang Airport is located four miles (6km) north of Bayan Baru or 10 miles (16km) west of Georgetown.
Time Zone: GMT +8.
Phone Number: Tel: +60 (0)4 643 4411.
Ground Transport: The hourly (6am to 9pm) yellow bus 83, costs RM 1.60 and goes to Georgetown via Penang's main bus station (Komtar), the trip takes about an hour. However, most foreign visitors take taxis, which are available outside the terminal.
Car Rental: Avis, Hertz and National and a number of local car rental companies are all represented at the airport, however most first-time visitors take taxis or hire a car with a driver.
Airport Taxis: Taxis are available outside the terminla, but, to avoid being overcharged, it is best to buy prepaid taxi vouchers inside the terminal. Taxis to Georgetown cost RM 40 and the trip takes approximately 45mins to an hour. Taxis to Batu Ferengghi cost RM 60.
Airport Facilities: Facilities include lounges/travel clubs, banks, bureau de change, a tourist help desk, shops and restaurants.
Car Parking: Long and short-term parking is available.
Departure Tax: RM45, generally included in the ticket price.