Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport lies in the Sepang district, roughly 45 kilometres south of central Kuala Lumpur in the Malaysian state of Selangor. It serves as the country's primary international gateway and one of Southeast Asia's principal aviation hubs. The airport opened in 1998, replacing the older Subang facility, which transitioned to handling turboprop and general aviation traffic.
About Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport lies in the Sepang district, roughly 45 kilometres south of central Kuala Lumpur in the Malaysian state of Selangor. It serves as the country's primary international gateway and one of Southeast Asia's principal aviation hubs. The airport opened in 1998, replacing the older Subang facility, which transitioned to handling turboprop and general aviation traffic.
The airport operates two passenger terminals. The Main Terminal Building, designed by Kisho Kurokawa, handles full-service carriers, while Terminal 2 (klia2) was opened in 2014 to accommodate low-cost operations. Three parallel runways oriented roughly north–south support continuous 24-hour operations. Ongoing upgrades focus on baggage systems, aerotrain replacement, and capacity enhancements across both terminals.
Overview
Kuala Lumpur International Airport lies in the Sepang district, roughly 45 kilometres south of central Kuala Lumpur in the Malaysian state of Selangor. It serves as the country's primary international gateway and one of Southeast Asia's principal aviation hubs. The airport opened in 1998, replacing the older Subang facility, which transitioned to handling turboprop and general aviation traffic.
Airlines
KLIA is the home base of Malaysia Airlines, the national flag carrier, and a major hub for the AirAsia group, including AirAsia X for long-haul low-cost routes. Batik Air Malaysia and Malindo-related operations also use the airport. A wide range of international carriers from across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and Oceania serve KLIA, reflecting its position on key regional networks.
Airlines
Airlines flying from KUL
Routes
Top routes from KUL
Nearby airports
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FAQ
Kuala Lumpur International Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Kuala Lumpur International Airport is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Asia), at coordinates 2.760°, 101.710°.
- Its IATA code is KUL and its ICAO code is WMKK.
- Kuala Lumpur International Airport serves Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Kuala Lumpur International Airport operates on Asia/Kuala_Lumpur local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Kuala Lumpur International Airport sits at latitude 2.760° and longitude 101.710°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Carriers tracked on routes from KUL include Jetstar Asia, Air India, SilkAir, Air Mauritius, Singapore Airlines, Air France and 12 more.
- Tracked destinations from KUL include Singapore, Jakarta and Bangkok, spread across 3 countries.
- Its address is Sepang, Selangor, 64000, Malaysia, the phone number is +60 3-8776 2000, the official website is http://www.klia.com.my/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Malaysia. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.