KLIA 2

Come early to wait your flight will never get bored at KLIA2 because you can do a lot of shopping. Well, it might be window shopping only, but it helps to to kill your time faster, especially for those who are waiting for transit. There are a lot of restaurants, price no doubt is higher, at least you got the choice to choose what you want right?
BTW, the international departure hall is really really far! Food court only available at hall P…

It’s a new airport but it isn’t all that well in design. Toilets are not clean and are not updated. No travelators therefore not helpful for elderly or disabled people. Customs takes 1 – 1:30 hours in some busy hours. Definitely not the most pleasant airport experience. Hopefully they will be able to improve on this in the coming years.

The Plaza Premium Lounge in KLIA2 is better than KLIA. Over here, shower and spa facilities are provided. However, the most important factors are the exclusivity & classiness of KLIA2’s lounge. It has a wide view of the runway and for plane lovers, it will be an exciting experience watching the planes taking off.
Have a look at my photos.

I remember the first time I came to this newer airport. It was late at night and when we walked out of the gate, the airport was empty! Luckily, those days are long gone as the airport becomes more popular with all the people flying with Air Asia. Nowadays, there are more signs and directions.
This place has plenty of duty free and the check in and immigration/​customs are always efficient and quick. Airport looks clean every time I visit and there are plenty of toilets! Yes! Wifi is also relatively easy to get. Not to mention a decent food court after immigration for departures so you won’t go hungry. Happy traveller here :)

Like many of the other reviewers have said — KLIA 2 is a newer airport terminal open to serve all the budget airlines and replace the Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT). As the terminal serves the low budget airlines, it is definitely not a low budget terminal! I was pretty amazed at how new, sparkly, and moderately modern it was at first impression. It didn’t feel that big where you’d feel overwhelmed and lost. There are a handful of small restaurants where you can grab a bite or drink before you head into security. My tip is to grab something to eat before you head in. Definitely better selection compared to after security.
I can’t remember what gate we were situated at, but it definitely felt a little more ‘low budget’ once you enter security. Washrooms were pretty dirty and smelled like piss. The gate area was not climate controlled and felt pretty cold. Luckily we didn’t have to wait long to board.
I definitely wouldn’t mind passing through here again because of the low budget airline carriers.

KLIA2 is a new airport terminal that opened last year to replace the Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT) at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Among the air carriers that have operations here include Malindo Air and the many AirAsia brands (ex. AirAsia, Air Asia X, Thai AirAsia, etc.).
This terminal is a couple miles from the rest of KLIA, so you would need take the KLIA Ekspres or a taxi to get here. You can take the KLIA Ekspres directly to KLIA2 from KL Sentral for RM35. The ride only takes 33 minutes.
Although this terminal serves low cost carrier passengers, the terminal is not low cost as well. There are many shops and eateries at KLIA2 here which are part of a shopping mall called gateway@klia2. There is even a supermarket called Jaya Grocer here.
Typically shops and eateries at the airport are overpriced, but I didn’t find that to be the case here. I had a Nyonya meal before my flight here and it was under RM24 (less than $ 6 US) which is not too bad. There are plenty of eateries of all budgets here from fast food to dine-​in establishments in this terminal.
Once you do go through the passport control area, the number of shop and food options are significantly smaller. So make sure to get what you need before heading airside. I was headed to Krabi on an AirAsia flight and didn’t have much trouble finding the check-​in location. Except I did mistake Malindo Air for AirAsia initially due to the similar brand colors.
I enjoyed my airport experience at KLIA2. I wouldn’t hesitate to utilize this terminal again if I am traveling in Southeast Asia on a low cost carrier.

I usually fly through KLIA, so this is my first time at KLIA2.
Compared to KLIA, KLIA2 is boring after immigration. So I will suggest to spend more time in the departure/​arrival area after checking in. Immigration cleared pretty quickly when I was there but you might still want to have a comfortable buffer in case of long lines.
There is nothing much to do after immigration with limited food options. Duty free shopping is similar to those before immigration.
The public area before immigration is much better with many choices for food and shops for browsing and last minute shopping.
The highlight for this terminal will be the free WIFI throughout. It definitely helps to kill time while waiting for boarding.
The connection to KLIA Ekspres is definitely another plus point as it is easy to get to and quick to arrive in downtown KL.
Prepaid SIM cards are also readily available at arrival hall and you can also get a taxi easily. Pay for taxi at the counter before getting out into the main public arrival hall area. It is a flat fee and may cost more than meter but it is a bit safer as everyone (you, driver and airport staff) gets the ticket so it is may be easier to track. I usually use this service as my friend lives in the suburbs and not all taxi drivers may know how to get there.

I had a couple hour layover here and I couldn’t even use the restroom because the airport seemed kind of dirty and unwelcoming. Their toilets are the kinds that are a hole on the ground and coming from the states, I just couldn’t get myself to use them, especially with all my luggage and bags. I’m glad the layover wasn’t too long and that they had wifi to kill the time.

If you fly Air Asia, you will fly in and out of KLIA2. The international departures terminal is pretty amazing.
CONCESSIONS: There are tons of shopping and dining options. Lots of duty free. There is a «urban food court» which has a Burger King, Taste of India, Hot Wok, a noodle place, and the Chicken Rice Shop. The seating area for the food court is massive and spacious and very clean and a great place to sit and eat while waiting for your flight. There’s also a McDonalds and a Popeyes on the same floor. There’s also an onsite hotel called Sama Sama. You can choose to just pay to use the lounge area. Or you can also choose to get a bed/​room if you have an overnight layover. The cheapest was a basic room for something over 200 ringgit for five hours (yes there’s a time limit, but you can pay more for longer). There was also a wellness spa where you could pay for a massage or even just a shower. The employees could use a good lesson in customer service though — nearly all the ones I interacted with did not look like they wanted to be there and came across kind of rude. And some of them were hard to understand.
WI-​FI: it’s free and it’s pretty good
PUBLIC TRANSIT: there’s a KLIA express train that links up KLIA1 and KLIA2 with KL Sentral Station in the center. When I used it to get to and from the airport, it was 35 ringgit one way. And there was Wifi on the train.
OTHER: there’s a movie lounge which I think is pretty awesome. It’s free and there are a few chairs and two big TVs playing the same movie. When I was there, they played «let’s be cops» and «total recall.» It’s a great way to pass the time during a long wait or layover. There are a couple of currency exchange places, but make sure to ask what their hours are because they’re not open 24 hours. There are also prayer rooms for Muslims.
Overall, a pretty great airport!

Ein relativ überschaubarer Flughafen. Man hat Terminal 1 und Terminal 2, die durch eine Bahn verbunden sind. Das fanden wir sehr praktisch, da von T2 über T1 eine Schnellstrecke bis zur Central Station direkt in Kuala Lumpur eingerichtet wurde. So erreicht man ohne weiteren Stop, für 35 MR pro Person, in 35 Minuten die Innenstadt mit Anbindung an das weitere Bahn Netz.
Der Flughafen war sauber, übersichtlich und das Angebot von Cafés und Geschäften das ähnliche wie auf anderen bekannten Flughäfen.
Tip! Wer zu Fuß nicht gut drauf oder erkrankt ist, sollte versuchen einen Fahrdienst zu bekommen da Bereich P-​Q sehr weit ab vom Schlag ist.
Weiter muss ich sagen, das man lieber wo anders Geld wechseln sollte. Hier bekommt man an den Flughäfen die schlechtesten Kurse. Lieber am Bahnhof oder im Shopping Center wechseln.
Gute Reise!
Nadja

KLIA 2, the new airport that’s got most of the flights from the LCCT moved here is for sure better connected compared to the LCCT. With the limited transportation options to get to the LCCT, KLIA 2 offers the convenience of getting there via the KLIA Express Train too, which helps you to beat through the K.L. traffic, what not to like?
There’s a lot to shop here as they have the Gateway KLIA 2, which is inter-​connected and also part of the airport. Plenty of restaurants, cafes, lounges and shops here. So, for those who are traveling light (or not), you might want to come earlier too just to shop — why not? Haha.
Do note about one thing though, the airport lounges here have different access policies, so if you are getting complimentary entries to the lounges in KLIA using some of your credit cards, you might not be able to do the same here. For example, Citibank Credit Cards do not generally get you any complimentary access in any lounge in KLIA 2. So, you might want to make clear of that to avoid disappointments.
Also, the KLIA 2 is humongous, and you could easily walk for more than 10 minutes just to get to your departure gate even after the security screening. So, please manage your time wisely! You won’t want to be running to board your plane!

For those of you who have been to the old Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT), this is a big step up in terms of infrastructure. The shopping mall before checking in is fantastic. The wide selection rivals many big mall in KL. The shops after checking in, however, were a little lacking. There were still many empty under utilised spaces scattered around the needlessly long walk to the boarding gates.
For the first timers here, there’s two rounds of baggage scans so make sure you leave plenty of time to walk (15min fast paced) and queue up at the checkpoints.
Overall, whilst the post check in space is not as great as its big brother KLIA terminal, it’s wide array of shops outside the customs area make up for its shortcomings.

As airports go, this is definitely one of the more retail-​obsessed ones. Miles ahead of the old LCCT, which was a terrible slum of an airport. My favorite airport in terms of convenience still is Subang Skypark though!

Not even a year old and already it has seen better days.
I’m going to chalk it up to poor build quality, and what feels like a panache for cutting corners. The engineering is all wrong. The layout is all wrong. The dirty walls and chipping paint is all wrong. At least LCCT had an excuse… it was old and was never designed to handle the throngs of Air Asia passengers.
KLIA2, what’s your excuse? Malaysia finally had a chance to rival Singapore for a wonderful, innovative and new terminal. This, however, it is not.

The replacement terminal for the Low Cost Carrier a Terminal (LCCT) and trust me, this is a lot better. Not the best but it’s a more comfortable terminal to hang out at than the previous.
Currently, these airlines use this terminal. They are Malindo, Air Asia, Air Asia X, Tiger Air, Lion Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Air Asia Zest, Indonesia Air Asia and Thai Air Asia.
My first impression of this terminal, I am amazed with the size of it! It’s probably 3 times bigger than the old. Lots of shops to check out and a few decent places. There are paid lounges and resting area for you to rest if you are either on transit or prefer to be there early for your red eye flight. I like how the design of the interior is done especially the departure hall. The shophouses structure certainly makes feel at home as it reminds me of the ones back home.
The landside is definitely the place to be so and as for the air side, it isn’t as exciting. So if you want to grab a bite, do it before entering airside. Getting to the gate can be quite a walk so make sure you plan your time well. If not, the Captain will choose to depart without you!
Overall, I find this an improvement over the old one and it’s likely I use this terminal along with KLIA, now that the railway train connects both terminals to town, it’s so much convenient to get there at a reasonable rate.

Way better than the old terminal for Air Asia and other Low Cost Carrier: LCCT. I’m a proud Malaysian. For those who might had the chance traveling via LCCT previously, you’ll amazed by how improved KLIA 2 is.
KLIA 2 has roof and floored parking, fully surrounded by aircond all the way even to the flight’s door. KLIA 2 also best known for its numerous number of famous shops till it is called shopping heaven!
I was there for my last flight to Penang, it is quite big I even forgot how many levels were there, probably more than 4. Lols. Makan place? Not a problem here, you can basically locate it at any floor or you can use the directory board to know what stores are there.
The best thing here is the aircond alley even up to the flight’s door, which I find very convenient for all. The alley is quite big too and suitable for disables with wheel chair. KLIA 2 is a better invention of Malaysia’s airport.

This was my 4^th time taking off at KLIA 2, obviously it has lots of shops and you can do lots of shoppings here. Almost all the low cost airlines are taking off here such as Airasia and Malindo. It is very different compared to the previous LCCT, and you can now take KLIA Express to KLIA 2 beside bus and taxi.
There are free shuttle waiting for customers at the elevators which are far from the entrance so you need not to worry if you park your car far. Plus there is a GST claim counter at the right of the departure level so you are advised to go earlier if you want to claim for taxes.
One thing to highlight is that the domestic boarding halls are made of 2 separate long bridges, please make sure your gate alphabet, whether it’s K or J to ensure you are at the right path so you won’t miss the boarding time.

Modern, classy and huge low cost terminal airport that doesn’t look close to low cost. KLIA2 has outdone themselves! They are even more impressive than KLIA i find.
If you were to catch a flight here, come early and try not to get too distracted. First of all. It’s a distance to get to your gate, and along the way there’s tons of food options, shopping and even banks to do your errands. It’s really all encompassing.
Gone are the days where we would be sitting in a hangar, ie. LCCT. This airport is airy and comfortable.
I love that the food choices here are quite localized and the variety will probably give you a headache. There’s nyonya colours, kluang station, McDonald’s, Wendy’s… And so many more.

This is my first time being in KLIA2, and no kidding when they say this place is huge. Because mostly of the walking haha. Reason I’m here because I’m leaving to Melbourne! Exciting! Now about KLIA2, yes it is alot of walking to do to the boarding gate. But not so much ler, about almost 1 km or less. If you have booked a boarding pass, the process to check in is pretty quick. I like the how fast they work on checking your documents and using the auto– gate is super helpful.
Before checking in, you can actually relax at few cafes here like Hainan coffee, the loaf or many other food places in here. I like the design in this place, probably why it took so long to finish building this. Now I’m at the departure hall 2 hours before boarding time. There’s another McDonald with McCafe (that’s the important thing), Popeyes, Wok, the Bar, many more to relax first before boarding. No worries, there’s toilets out here too at the departure area. I can understand some people can get nervous and their bowels act up at the last minute, happened to me last time and it was disaster at LCCT.
Pretty cool place, I should travel more often! Haha

Damn this airport is further away than the first KLIA, i came here for the first time to fly to Penang and i heard so many things about this airport — SHOPPING! but i dont see any nice brands to shop?
This airport is so huge, lack of signage and i was lost to check in my baggage until i needed to ask directory. This place is separated into 2 buildings, the one inside is the place where you check in and the one outside is for you to walk around and capsule hotel is there too. Please wear jacket when you are here because the airport feels like it is negative! (Over exaggerating) but it is cold.
The longest walk i have to walk from taking my baggage to the main entrance and again i was confused whether it was straight or right. So new yet so confusing but good service, on time and many things to see and buy.

KLIA 2 is a new airport to substitute the old one called LCCT which main for Malaysia’s budget airline — AirAsia. I still remember I almost missed my first flight in KLIA 2 because it’s too big and I had lost my direction. You probably need to arrive here more than an hour earlier even though you have done the check-​in via online. The distance from the custom check-​in to on-​boarding waiting room can be very long compared to LCCT.
Meanwhile, I feel KLIA 2 is so much better. More restaurants and café, you can even do your grocery shopping here. The concept is similar to Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam. Where you can dine and shopping while waiting to depart or picking up your friends and family.
It’s also very convenient, more car parks and public transportation like train and cabs also available.