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Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia<\/strong> and it consists of thirteen states and three federal territories. Its capital, Kuala Lumpur, has one of the busiest airports in Asia, handling more than 62 million passengers per year. Although being a relatively small country in size, its popularity grows rapidly. Lying just north of the Equator, Malaysia has a tropical climate<\/strong> which means that it is never too hot and temperatures range from a mild 20\u00b0C to 30\u00b0C average throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If travelling to Malaysia, it is good to know which airport is the most suitable for you to land in. That is why we present you the most important Malaysian airports to help you organise your trip<\/strong>. All the airports are listed down in the guide, from the largest to those handling less than 100 000 passengers annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the end of the post you can check the map with all airports mentioned in the text and their GPS locations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Large airports (more than 1 000 000 passengers)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Kuala Lumpur Airport<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

IATA code KLIA (~ 62 Mio. passengers)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kuala Lumpur Airport<\/strong> is the main international airport in Malaysia and also one of the largest airports in Southeast Asia. It is located approximately 45 kilometres from Kuala Lumpur city centre<\/strong> and it handles more than dazzling 62 million passengers annually. The airport is the main hub for many airlines, including Malaysia Airlines, MASkargo, AirAsia, AirAsia X and others. The busiest air routes are those to major Asian airports, such as Hong Kong, Taipei-Taoyuan and Seoul-Incheon. When it comes to transportation between the terminals, Kuala Lumpur uses the so-called Aerotrain. It connects KLIA Main Terminal Building and the Satellite Building which makes transportation of the passengers easier. Kuala Lumpur Airport is connected to the cities by Express Rail Link and the airport has two ERL stations. Passengers also have airport shuttle service and local bus lines at their disposal. Travel time to Kuala Lumpur downtown with express train is around 30 minutes and with bus is around an hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Kota Kinabalu Airport<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

IATA code BKI (~ 9.4 Mio. passengers)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The second busiest airport in Malaysia<\/strong> is situated in the capital of Sabah, state in the northern part of Borneo Island. It is located approximately 8 kilometers from Kota Kinabalu city centre so it is quite easy to reach the city. The airport is hub for four airlines: AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Malindo Air and MASWings. Besides operating domestic flights, Kota Kinabalu has regular flights to Seoul, Singapore, Guangzhou and Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei). Passengers can get to the city either by airport bus or minibus and travel time is between 30 and 40 minutes, depending on the traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Penang Airport<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

IATA code PEN (~ 8.3 Mio. passengers)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Penang Airport, previously known as the Bayan Lepas International Airport<\/strong>, is the oldest airport in Malaysia. It was opened in 1935 and since then it has been operating flights to some of the major cities in Asia, such as Bangkok, Hong Kong, Singapore and Taipei. The airport is also a hub for major Asian airlines such as AirAsia, Firefly and Malaysia Airlines. It serves the Greater Penang Conurbation and it is a great option if you plan to visit Malaysian states like Penang, Kedah and Perak. There are currently five different bus routes operating to and from Penang Airport which connect the airport with the rest of the island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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