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Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

Location: The airport is located in Sepang, 31 miles (50km) south of Kuala Lumpur.
Time: GMT +8.
Contacts: Tel: + 60 (0)3 8776 2000.
Transfer between terminals: An Aerotrain provides a free service between terminals.
Getting to the city: The Express Rail Link train provides the fast transportation to the city centre. The KLIA Ekspres and the KLIA Transit links the airport to Kuala Lumpur (KL Sentral - City Air Terminal) and vice-versa. Journeys run from 5am to 12.30am and cost RM35 one-way, RM70 return. At the City Air Terminal departing passengers have the option of checking-in their luggage, receive their boarding passes and proceed to board the train for the airport. Immigration clearance will be completed at there. Travel time between KL Sentral to the airport is 28 minutes on the KLIA Express and 37 minutes on the KLIA Transit. Taxis are also available. Many hotels can arrange for a car to pick up guests, though this is generally more expensive than taking a taxi. An express Coach service runs from the airport to KL Sentral for RM10 one-way, RM18 return.
Car rental: Avis, Budget, Hertz, National, Thrifty, and a number of local car rental companies are all represented at the airport. Most visitors opt to avoid driving in Kuala Lumpur, and instead take taxis.
Airport Taxis: Taxis are available; they should be paid for in advance at the three ticket counters in the International Arrivals Hall, Domestic Arrival Hall, and Domestic Baggage Reclaim on the Arrival Level. Prices are linked to distance and type of taxi: budget Daewoo and Proton taxis are cheapest, premier limos the most expensive.
Facilities: Airport facilities include lounges/travel clubs, left luggage, disabled and nursery/baby changing facilities; banks, bureaux de change and ATMs; restaurants and bars, post office, pharmacy; and duty-free shops.
Parking: Short- and long-term parking is available.
Departure Tax: RM45.
Website: www.klia.com.my
See full guide to Kuala Lumpur Airport

Penang International Airport (PEN)

Location: Penang Airport is located four miles (6km) north of Bayan Baru.
Time: GMT +8.
Contacts: Tel: +60 (0)4 643 4411.
Getting to the city: There are bus services but most foreign visitors take taxis, which are available outside the terminal.
Car rental: Avis, Hertz and National and a number of local car rental companies are all represented at the airport, however most first-time visitors take taxis or hire a car with a driver.
Facilities: Facilities include lounges/travel clubs, banks, bureaux de change, a tourist help desk, shops and restaurants.
Parking: Long and short-term parking is available.
Departure Tax: RM45.
See full guide to Penang International

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