When going to visit Malaysia , many tourists are interested in what airports on its territory are. This state is located in South-East Asia and consists of 2 parts, which are divided among themselves by the South China Sea. There are several international and domestic air harbors here, so it is not difficult to get here or make a trip around the country.
Main State Airport
There are several large airfields in the country that take flights from different parts of the world. The most popular and most important of them is the international airport of Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia (KUL - Lumpur International Airport), which is located in the capital. There are roomy parking spaces, public transport stops, internet, car rental racks, travel bureaus, etc. The air harbor consists of 2 terminals:
- New (KLIA2) - it was built in 2014 and serves to serve the low-cost (Malindo Air, Cebu Pacific, Tiger Airway). This is one of the largest terminals in the world for budget carriers, which consists of a main and auxiliary structure. They connect with each other Skybridge (air bridge). There are more than 100 restaurants, shops and various services.
- Central (KLIA) is a state-of-the-art facility that is designed for large passenger traffic and is divided into 3 parts: the main terminal (a 5-storey building with access to local and international flights), an auxiliary building (a zone with shops, boutiques, hotels , Aerotrain - automatic train), contact pier (receives flights from the national airline Malaysia Airlines).
Other international airports in Malaysia
There are about 10 different air harbors in the country that provide reliable transportation. True, not everyone has received the international certificate. The most popular of them are:
- Penang Airport in Malaysia (PEN - Penang International Airport) - it is located in the village of Bayan-Lepas, which is located in the southeast of the island, and ranks third in terms of congestion in the state. This is the main air harbor for the northern regions of the continental part of the country, which has one terminal, where you can visit duty-free shops, restaurants, currency exchanges, a medical center, etc. Airplanes from eight countries sit here: China, Japan , Taiwan, Indonesia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Singapore , the Philippines. Flights are provided by such airlines as Firefly, AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines.
- Langkawi International Airport (LGK - Langkawi International Airport) - is located in Padang Matsirat in the southwestern part of the island, near Pantai-Senang . The airport consists of one modern terminal, in which there are branches of banks, shops, restaurants and excursion bureaus. From here, there are regular domestic and international flights to Singapore, Japan, Taiwan and the UK. There is a platform for the largest aerospace exhibition in the whole of South-East Asia (LIMA - Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition). It takes place every 2 years in the territory of a special center.
- Senay International Airport (JHB - Senai International Airport) is located in the west of Malaysia in the center of the province of Johor. There is a small terminal with one hotel, a cafe and a shop.
Airports in Borneo in Malaysia
You can get to the island by water or by air. The second way is faster and more convenient, so there are several air terminals in Borneo . The most popular of them are:
- Kuching International Airport (KSN - Kuching International Airport) - it occupies the 4th place in terms of congestion (passenger turnover is 5 million people per year) and carries out internal and external transportation. Airliners fly from here to Macao, Johor Bahru , Kuala Lumpur, Penang , Singapore, Hong Kong, etc. The air harbor is located in the state of Sarawak and has one 3-storey terminal. It meets all modern requirements for the full comfort of travelers. There are hotels, transport company registration desks, restaurants, cafes, Duty Free shops and travel companies, and free internet.
- Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) is a commercial airport located 8 km from the center of the same state and occupying the second place in Malaysia in terms of passenger turnover (11 million tourists per year). There are 64 check-in counters for domestic and international flights, and 17 for wide-body aircraft. All this allows the administration of the institution to serve about 3200 people per hour. For travelers in the building there are restaurants, hotels, halls with increased comfort, parking, currency exchange, etc. In the air harbor, two terminals were built:
- Main (Terminal 1) - accepts the majority of flights and has service and commercial services on its territory;
- Budget (Terminal 2) - Serves the most popular low cost airlines (Eastar Jet, Cebu Pacific, AirAsia) and charters.
If you look at the map of Malaysia, it shows that the airports are evenly distributed throughout the country. There is excellent air communication, and air harbors comply with all international standards and provide the most comfortable conditions.
Air carriers
The main airline in the country is Malaysia Airlines. It carries out both domestic and international flights. The most budgetary carrier is AirAsia, but it operates only on the continent. Two more firms have earned the trust and popularity of tourists: Firefly and AirAsia X. Their price and quality of services are always at the highest level.