How to reach Kuala Lumpur

By air – Malaysia Airlines, Air Asia, Malindo, Firefly, and other flights are available daily from major cities in the world. Land into our Kuala Lumpur International Airport or aptly known as KLIA.

From KLIA, you can reach Kuala Lumpur or Putrajaya by Express Rail Link (ERL), airport coaches or airport limousines.

   

How to travel in Kuala Lumpur

LRTs, taxis and Grab cars are widely available in Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya vicinity. Participants are advised to download the Grab application by scanning the QR code below.  The Grab application may also be downloaded via Apps Store or Google Play.

General information about Kuala Lumpur

  • Currency – Malaysian Ringgit
  • Official Language – Bahasa Malaysia is the official language in Malaysia.

  • WiFi Availability – Saying connected on your travel to Malaysia is easy. Some cities offer city-wide free WiFi while most commercial establishments such as coffee shops, restaurants and hotels allow you to connect for free.

  • Visa Required – Before you travel to Malaysia, you need to check what the visa policy is for your specific nationality as it can differ depending on where you are from. For those nationalities that do not require a visa, you can travel to Malaysia using your valid passport.

  • Driving – When you travel to Malaysia, you will be driving on the left-hand side of the road.

  • International Driver’s License Accepted? –  You can use your foreign driving license in Malaysia for up to 3 months from the time of your arrival.

  • Best Time to Go – Malaysia experiences high heat and humidity all year-round, and there isn’t a lot of distinction between the seasons. The most notable difference is that the monsoon season arrives in November/December and brings on the “rainy season” until mid-February. In August, the weather is milder and the rain won’t have much effect on your travel plans. The nice thing about the alternating wet seasons, you can visit Malaysia at any time of the year and have a pretty enjoyable beach holiday. Just be sure to align your travel plans with the right areas of Malaysia, or else you might find your beach vacation rained out!

  • Rough Budget – Travel in Malaysia is pretty affordable. A little pricier than some other areas in Southeast Asia, but still far less than any western countries. If you’re happy sleeping in a hostel and eating street food, you can easily get by on $30 a day. If you want to splurge on a nicer hotel or a few gourmet meals, you might want to budget up to $40 or $50 (or more if you’re used to a more western lifestyle).

  • What to Pack for Traveling Malaysia – The biggest thing to remember when packing for Malaysia is that it is going to be hot, humid, and often wet. Bring lightweight, breathable clothes, and pack an umbrella! While the cities are used to foreigners and are more relaxed, if you’ll be travelling in more rural areas outside the major metropolitan areas, it’s a good idea to wear more modest attire. Malaysia is a primarily Muslim country and it’s not likely that your Speedo or string bikini will go over too well in a little Malaysian village. Dress a little more conservatively if you want to be accepted and welcomed. A light jacket or sweater is always a good idea, especially when the freezing cold air-conditioning in restaurants and shops feels like winter compared to the heat outside! For more details, check out our ultimate Asia packing list guide featuring everything you would possibly need for a trip to this region.