| Visiting the Kuala Lumpur Convention
Centre is effortless thanks to an efficient public transport
infrastructure that includes taxis, express trains and
light rail transit services. |
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Access by Air
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is
only 28 minutes from the Kuala Lumpur city. It is located
75 kilometres (35miles) south of Kuala Lumpur City Centre
(KLCC); an hours drive by direct motorway link or 28 minutes
on the KLIA Ekspress Rail Link (ERL).
KLIA is served by 47 airlines operating to over 100 scheduled
destinations and this number is increasing. Direct mid
to long haul access is provided to 5 Australian and 5
Middle East cities, 7 North American and African cities
and 9 European cities plus the Asian regional and domestic
network - please refer to the flight schedule overviews
for some of the flight times from major points.
Malaysia
Airlines has a wide network coverage to fly delegates
from more than 100 destinations across six continents
and 35 domestic destinations on a fleet of 110 aircraft
flying over 3,000 flights a week and carrying over 40,000
passengers per day. |
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ERL
KLIA Ekspres Rail Link (ERL) is an express service
that exclusively serves travellers between Kuala Lumpur
International Airport (KLIA) and the city. The journey
takes 28 minutes one way and terminates at KL Sentral,
the nation's main rail transportation hub. A one-way adult
ticket costs RM35. (US9.21) |
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KLIA Transit
Not to be confused with the KLIA Ekspres, KLIA Transit
is a high-speed transit service designed for commuters
and airport workers. The entire journey takes 35 minutes,
with 3 stops along the way, and terminates at KL Sentral.
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KL CAT
Located within KL Sentral, this modern airport
terminal is an extension of KLIA. Check-in time is at
least 3 hours prior to your departure. Once you've checked
in at Kuala Lumpur City Air Terminal (KL CAT), you will
be issued your boarding pass and your luggage will be
transferred through to your flight at KLIA. Currently
available for all MAS, Cathay Pacific and Royal Brunei
flights |
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Airport Taxis
Airport Limo (M) Sdn Bhd offers a 24-hour budget
and premier airport taxi service toand from KLIA. You
may purchase tickets at an official counter, situated
just inside theexit doors of the arrival hall. Prices
are fixed according to destination. The journey toKuala
Lumpur takes approximately one hour. Tickets are purchased
at an official counter� the premier service is RM92.40
(US$25.00) and the budget is RM67 (US$19.00). |
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Putra
LRT
The PUTRA Light Rail Transit (LRT) service offers a direct
connection between KL Sentral and the KLCC LRT station,
with an air-conditioned pedestrian walkway linking directly
to the Concourse Level of Suria KLCC. |
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Taxis
A fast, safe and relatively economical way to get about,
especially if you are a first time visitor. Make sure
that the meters are on as soon as you get in and avoid
negotiating fares upfront. Surcharges apply after midnight
and during heavy rain. |
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KL Sentral
The nation's main rail transportation hub for Kuala Lumpur's
rail systems which include KLIA Ekspres, KLIA Transit,
KTM Intercity, KTM Komuter, PUTRA LRT and KL Monorail.
KL Sentral is also served by other transportation modes
such as city buses, feeder coaches and taxis and is one
stop away from the historic original railway building.
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KL
Monorail
With a total of 11 fully elevated stations, each between
600 to 1000 metres apart, the KL Monorail service is a
cheap, convenient and enjoyable means of sightseeing within
the busier parts of the city. The locations of the stations
are especially ideal for leisure and shopping. Trains
run from 6am to midnight, every 2-5 minutes during peak
hours and 5-10 minutes off-peak. |
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Star
LRT
The STAR line is an elevated, driver-operated rail service.
Operating from 6am until near midnight, it offers another
cheap and convenient means of getting around the city
while taking in the sights. |