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Airports in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur Airport
The airport is located in Sepang, 38 miles (61km) south of Kuala Lumpur.
Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL)
Location
The airport is located in Sepang, 38 miles (61km) south of Kuala Lumpur.Getting to the city
The Express Rail Link train provides the fastest transportation to the city centre. The KLIA Express and the KLIA Transit link 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, receiving their boarding passes and proceeding to board the train for the airport. Immigration clearance will be completed there. Travel time between KL Sentral and the airport is around 28 minutes on the KLIA Express and 37 minutes on the KLIA Transit. Many hotels will arrange for a car to pick up guests, though this is generally more expensive than taking a taxi.
Time
GMT +8.Car rental
Avis, Hertz and a number of local car rental companies are represented at the airport.
Airport Taxis
Taxis are available and they should be paid for in advance at the ticket counter. Prices are linked to distance and type of taxi; there is an added surcharge between midnight and 6am.
Transfer between terminals
An Aerotrain provides service between terminals. A free shuttle bus runs every 30 mins between the low-cost carrier terminal (LCCT) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).
Facilities
Airport facilities include lounges, left luggage, disabled and baby-changing facilities, banks, bureaux de change and ATMs, restaurants and bars, a post office, a pharmacy and duty-free shops.
Parking
Parking is available at Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Penang International
Penang Airport is located two miles (4km) north of Bayan Baru or 12 miles (20km) west of Georgetown.
Penang International (PEN)
Location
Penang Airport is located two miles (4km) north of Bayan Baru or 12 miles (20km) west of Georgetown.Getting to the city
Rapid Penang runs a bus service that is frequent and covers most destinations from the airport. The trip to the capital of Penang State, George Town, takes just under an hour. Many foreign visitors take taxis, however, which are available outside the terminal.
Time
GMT +8.Car rental
Euro Rent A Car, Pinang City and Shangri La are among the car rental companies represented at the airport. Most first-time visitors take taxis or hire a car with a driver.
Airport Taxis
Taxis are available outside the terminal, and travellers should purchase prepaid taxi vouchers inside the building to avoid being overcharged. The trip to George Town takes approximately 45 minutes to an hour.
Facilities
Facilities include lounges, travel clubs, banks, bureaux de change, a tourist help desk, shops and restaurants.
Parking
Short and long-term parking for just over 800 cars is available at Penang International Airport.
Kuching International Airport
The airport is situated about six miles (9km) south of Kuching.
Kuching International Airport (KCH)
Location
The airport is situated about six miles (9km) south of Kuching.Getting to the city
There is no public transport into Kuching directly from the airport, though taxis and rental cars are available. The 'Kuching Sentral' bus terminal is around one mile (2km) to the west of the airport.
Time
Local time is GMT +8Car rental
Car rental services are available.
Airport Taxis
Taxis are available at the airport. Visitors are advised to choose a metered taxi and to insist the meter is turned on or to buy a fixed-price taxi coupon for a one-way trip from inside the airport. Charges are likely to increase during the evening hours.
Facilities
It is a small airport but has all the necessary facilities, including an ATM, currency exchange services, and several food vendors.
Parking
Parking is available at the airport.