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Asia Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Tourist Information Telephone

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The guide was updated: 2025-08-26

Country code: +60 Area code: 3

Useful Information

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Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

Kuala Lumpur International Airport, abbreviated KLIA, at Sepang, 55 kilometres from the city, is the bigger and busier of the two airports that service the Malaysian capital. From KLIA to the Kuala Lumpur city centre you can take the high speed train KLIA Ekspres & KLIA Transit. Travelling time is 28 minutes for KLIA Ekspres and 35 minutes for KLIA Transit. There's also a plethora of buses connecting the airport to the city. To take a taxi from KLIA, you will need to get a prepaid coupon. Coupons for airport taxis can be purchased from counters at Level 3 on the Main Terminal Building, Arrivals. Coupons for metered city taxis can be purchased from counters at Level 1 in the same building.

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang is the smaller of Kuala Lumpur’s airports and serves mainly domestic routes. A number of international flights also operate from here, with connections to destinations such as Singapore, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. Although compact, the airport provides essential services including banking facilities, convenience shops, restaurants, and other travel amenities. It is served by airlines such as Firefly, Raya Airways, and Batik Air Malaysia. Buses run directly to KL Sentral, making onward travel into the city straightforward.

Public Transport

Public Transport

Since most people don’t live downtown, the most common way of getting around in Kuala Lumpur is driving. There may be light traffic jams during rush hours, but nothing serious. However, for visitors, the public transport system is well-expanded and consists of an underground system, a monorail line, a series of different train lines and several bus operators.

Taxi

Taxi

If you are not familiar with the city and only staying for a short period, taxis can be the most convenient way of getting about. Taxis are easily available and not too expensive. Fares are charged according to the zone and are subject to change. An extra 50 percent is added for services between midnight and 6am. All taxis must use meters. Alternatively, Bolt and Grab are two of the most popular apps to get a taxi in the city.

Pharmacy

Pharmacy

Pharmacies are widely available across Kuala Lumpur, with BIG Pharmacy being the country’s largest chain. Regulations in Malaysia are quite strict, so some medicines that may be sold over the counter elsewhere require a prescription here. To avoid issues, ensure you bring the necessary prescriptions if you need to purchase medication during your trip.

Post

Post

There are several post offices in Kuala Lumpur. Most of them are open Monday to Saturday, but each post office has different opening or closing hours. The Pos Malaysia Headquarters is located near Merdeka Square and the National Mosque.

Telephone

Telephone

Country code: +60 Area code: 3

Electricity

Electricity

Electrical appliances are connected to the power supply using a three-pin plug known as plug type G. It is the same plug used in the UK. Expect 220-240V at 50Hz.

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