Kuala Lumpur AirportCity/Region: Kuala Lumpur
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.
Ground Transport: The Express Rail Link train provides the fast transportation to the city center. The KLIA Express and the KLIA Transit links the airport to Kuala Lumpur
(KL Sentral - City Air Terminal) and vice-versa. 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; they should be paid for in advance at the ticket counter in the arrivals hall. Many hotels can arrange for a car to pick up guests, though this is generally more expensive than taking a taxi.
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 Facilities: Airport facilities include lounges/travel clubs, left luggage, disabled and nursery/baby changing facilities; banks, bureaux 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.
Website: www.klia.com.my
Penang InternationalAirport Code: PEN
Full Airport Name: Penang International Airport
Location: Penang Airport is located four miles (6km) north of Bayan Baru.
Time Zone: GMT +8.
Phone Number: Tel: +60 (0)4 643 4411.
Ground Transport: There are bus services but 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 Facilities: Facilities include lounges/travel clubs, banks, bureaux de change, a tourist help desk, shops and restaurants.
Car Parking: Long and short-term parking is available.
Departure Tax: RM45.
