Transfer to/from - Kuala Lumpur airport (KUL)

 

Public transportation services, licensed taxis and rideshare, private transfer companies and car rental services in Kuala Lumpur airport (KUL)

Transportation

Ride-sharing

It is possible to request a transfer using the Grab app. Download it to your mobile phone, choose the airport as your departure point and wait for your transfer to be confirmed. Then follow the directions from the app to meet your driver.

Bus

Airport Coach (Tel +603 8787 3894) operates an express bus to KL Sentral train station between 7:45 am and 8:45 pm, with a journey time of around 1 hour. It departs from the ground floor of Block C, in the short-stay car park. There are also services connecting both terminals in 30 minutes to Muar and Batu Pahat from 8:00 am to 11:00 pm.

Airport Liner (Tel +606 799 6259) travels to Nilai, Desa Jasmine, Desa Cempaka, Bandar Baru Salak Tinggi and Kota Warisan from 5:30 am to 0:30 am.

Star Shuttle buses (Tel +603 4043 8811) are available to KL Sentral, Pudu Raya, Jalan Ipoh, Medan Gopeng, Bercham, Bidor, Teluk Intan, Sitiawan and various hotels in the city centre.

Cityliner (Tel +603 4047 7878) travels to Banting, while Sepang Omnibus (Tel +603 4023 4452) goes to Banting, Nilai and Bukit Changgang.

Train

Services connect the airport with the city centre, stopping at Kuala Lumpur City Air Terminal. More information: Tel +603 2267 8000.

KLIA Ekspres is a direct, non-stop train that takes 28 minutes.

KLIA Transit makes intermediate stops at Bandar Tasik Selatan, Putrajaya/Cyberjaya and Salak Tinggi, and runs to the central station (35 min.).

They run every 15-30 min. between 5:00 am and 0:34 am. Stations are located on level 1 of both terminals.

 

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Taxi

Airport Limo (Tel +603 1300 888 989) has taxis available outside the Arrivals area of Terminal 1. The company offers different types of vehicles, from family sedans to luxury cars. They operate on a voucher system which must be purchased at the counters located in the Domestic Arrivals Hall and the baggage claim area, level 3.

Metered vehicles are also available on level 1 of Terminal 1.

Travel time to the city centre is about 1 hour.

Public transport timetables and fares

 

Latest updates: November 16, 2023

Transportation Tips to/from the airport

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.
 
 1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening.
 
If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time.
 
If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications.
 
If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.
 
 2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive.
 
Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff.
 
It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver.
 
On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.
 
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