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KL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Efficient, attractive and state-of-the-art gateway

Occupying a 25,000-acre site in Sepang, approximately 55km south of the capital and even closer to Putrajaya, the country’s new administrative centre, it is one of the largest airport sites in the world. KL International Airport (KLIA) is the most modern state-of-the-art airport and is part of Malaysia’s Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC), catalyst centre created for global research and development, which also include The Petronas Twin Tower, Cyberjaya and Putrajaya. KL International Airport is a destination in itself. It is unique because it has within its boundaries all that is needed for business, entertainment and relaxation.

KLIA has become a world architectural icon and it continues to gather international recognition where KLIA was ranked as the world's best airport in the 15-25 million passengers per annum (mppa) category in the AETRA 2005 results.

KLIA has traversed new frontiers in the aviation industry with facilities and systems that are the most advanced in the region. With more than 2,500 domestic and international take-offs and landings weekly, KLIA is well connected to all continents making it a melting pot that converges and diverges all at once. KLIA also sits on the favourable position as a pick-up and transfer hub for South East Asian travellers to the United States and Canada, Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

The airport is part and parcel of the Multimedia Super Corridor where placement of high technology industries are being actively pursued. KL International Airport is surrounded by four main cities of Kuala Lumpur, Shah Alam, Seremban and Malacca. The airport is a catchment area and offers opportunities for a hive of business activities. Every effort has been made to create a homely airport with a serene environment combined with high technology attractions.

Despite KLIA’s capacity for unlimited growth and expansion, the thrust is not on size. It is what KLIA has to offer. The facilities are modern and the people are competent. Seamless transfer of passengers and efficient cargo services are major targets for improvement.

KLIA is built within and around a rainforest, expressing man’s growing quest to live with nature. A symbiosis of nature and architecture, it exudes an ambience of serenity and calmness that makes touchdowns and take-offs a welcome, refreshing experience for travellers.

KLIA is also known as a shopping haven. It currently boasts 89 shops (including duty free) and 26 food and beverage (F&B) outlets, which came in for high praise from passengers in the 2005 AETRA survey for their range and value-for-money. Covering 19,000 sq ft, the new store sells everything from cosmetics, perfumes, chocolates, confectionery, toys, watches, fashion accessories to electronics. Recently, KLIA has been chosen as 'The Most Outstanding Establishment in the Tourist, Hotel, Restaurant and Catering Field for the year 2007.'

For a live-in environment an 80 room Airside Transit Hotel is located within the Satellite Building for the travel-weary transit passengers to rest and refresh themselves. In addition, a 441-room Five Star Hotel, The Pan Pacific Hotel Kuala Lumpur International Airport, is available within walking distance from the airport terminal building for other airport users to stay and enjoy all the facilities, close to KLIA.

Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad
Head Office
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport
47200 Subang
Selangor, Malaysia

Tel: 603 – 7846 7777
Fax: 603 – 7846 6536

Web: www.malaysiaairports.com.my

 

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