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{{Short description|Airport in Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia}}
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{{Infobox airport
| name                = {{nowrap|Kuala Lumpur International Airport}}
| nativename          = {{nowrap|{{small|{{lang|ms|Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Kuala Lumpur}}}}}}
| nativename-a        = 
| nativename-r        = 
| image               = Kuala Lumpur International Airport Logo.svg
| image-width         = 250
| image2              = View Over KLIA2.jpg
| image2-width        = 260
| caption2            = Aerial view of Terminal 2, with Terminal 1 in the background
| WMO                 = 48650
| IATA                = KUL
| ICAO                = WMKK
| type                = Public
| owner               = [[Khazanah Nasional]]
| operator            = [[Malaysia Airports]]
| city-served         = [[Greater Kuala Lumpur]]
| location            = [[Sepang District|Sepang]], [[Selangor]], [[Malaysia]]
| opened              = {{start date and age|1998|06|27|df=yes}}
| hub                 = {{ubl|class=nowrap
  | [[Batik Air Malaysia]]
  | [[Malaysia Airlines]]
  | [[MASkargo]]
  | [[Raya Airways]]
  | [[World Cargo Airlines]]}}
| operating_base      = {{ubl|class=nowrap
  | [[AirAsia]]
  | [[AirAsia X]]}}
| timezone            = [[Time in Malaysia|MST]]
| utc                 = [[UTC+08:00]]
| elevation-f         = 70
| elevation-m         = 21
| metric-elev         = yes
| coordinates         = {{coord|02|44|36|N|101|41|53|E|region:MY-10|display=it}}
| website             = {{URL|airports.malaysiaairports.com.my}}
| image_map_caption   = [[Selangor]] state in Malaysia
| mapframe            = yes
| mapframe-wikidata   = yes
| pushpin_map         = Malaysia_Selangor#Malaysia#Southeast Asia#Asia
| pushpin_label       = '''KUL'''/WMKK
| pushpin_map_caption = Location in [[Sepang District|Sepang]], [[Selangor]], [[Malaysia]]
| r1-number           = 14L/32R
| r1-length-m         = 4,019
| r1-surface          = [[Asphalt concrete|Asphalt]]
| r2-number           = 14R/32L
| r2-length-m         = 4,000
| r2-surface          = Asphalt
| r3-number           = 15/33
| r3-length-m         = 3,960
| r3-surface          = Asphalt
| metric-rwy          = yes
| stat1-header        = Passengers
| stat1-data          = 57,008,869 ({{increase}}17.29%)
| stat2-header        = Domestic passengers
| stat2-data          = 15,173,546 ({{increase}}3.36%)
| stat3-header        = International passengers
| stat3-data          = 41,835,323 ({{increase}}22.17%)
| stat4-header        = Aircraft movements
| stat4-data          = 364,939 ({{increase}} 14.4%)
| stat5-header        = Cargo (tonnes)
| stat5-data          = 794,943 ({{increase}} 20.7%)
| stat-year           = 2024
| footnotes           = Sources: [[Malaysia Airports|MAHB]]<ref>[https://mahb.listedcompany.com/newsroom/MAHB_Traffic_Shanpshot_-_December_2022.pdf Traffic Snapshot] listedcompany.com December 2022</ref>
CAPA<ref>{{cite web |title=Kuala Lumpur International Airport handles 5.2m pax in Dec-2024, 57.1m pax in 2024 |url=https://centreforaviation.com/news/kuala-lumpur-international-airport-handles-52m-pax-in-dec-2024-571m-pax-in-2024-1300691 |website=centreforaviation.com |publisher=Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA) |access-date=28 May 2025 |date=22 January 2025}}</ref>
}}

'''Kuala Lumpur International Airport''' {{airport codes|KUL|WMKK}} is the main [[international airport]] serving [[Kuala Lumpur]], the capital of [[Malaysia]]. It is located in the [[Sepang District]] of [[Selangor]], approximately {{convert|45|km|mi|abbr=on}} south of downtown Kuala Lumpur and serves the [[Greater Kuala Lumpur|city's greater conurbation]].

Kuala Lumpur International Airport is the largest and busiest airport in [[Malaysia]] and is recognised as a mega hub. In 2024, it handled 57.08 million passengers, 794,943 tonnes of cargo and 819,026 aircraft movements, ranking as the [[World's busiest airports by passenger traffic|26th-busiest airport by total passenger traffic]].

In 2024, KLIA is the ranked first by [[OAG (company)|OAG]] (by ratio of connection flight frequency to destinations served) in the Global Low-Cost Megahubs index by with 11,188 possible low-cost connections across over 137 destinations.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Megahubs 2024 {{!}} Most Connected Airports in the World {{!}} OAG |url=https://www.oag.com/megahubs-airports-2024 |access-date=2025-01-22 |website=www.oag.com }}</ref>

OAG also ranked KLIA is the world's second most connected airport (by ratio of connection flight frequency to destinations served) in 2024, with 33,411 possible connections, according to the [[OAG (company)|OAG Megahub Index]], second to [[Heathrow Airport|London–Heathrow]] and followed by [[Haneda Airport|Tokyo–Haneda]], [[Amsterdam Airport Schiphol|Amsterdam]] and [[Incheon International Airport|Seoul–Incheon]] in the top five.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://moodiedavittreport.com/oag-megahubs-2024-london-heathrow-remains-worlds-number-one-internationally-connected-airport/|title=KLIA/KLIA2|website=OAG Megahubs 2024: London Heathrow remains world's number one internationally connected airport|date=11 October 2024|access-date=11 October 2024}}</ref>

[[AirAsia]] is the dominant air carrier in Malaysia, based in KLIA and serving 14,583 low-cost connections, with a 34% share of flights, followed by [[Malaysia Airlines]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=BERNAMA |date=2024-10-10 |title=AirAsia Drives KLIA To Top Global LCC Megahub Status, Announces New Routes |url=https://bernama.com/en/news.php?id=2350182 |access-date=2025-01-22 |website=BERNAMA }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Megahubs 2024 {{!}} Most Connected Airports in the World {{!}} OAG |url=https://www.oag.com/megahubs-airports-2024#top-25-lcc |access-date=2025-01-22 |website=www.oag.com }}</ref>

The airport is operated by [[Malaysia Airports]] (MAHB) Sepang Sdn Bhd and is the major hub of [[Malaysia Airlines]], [[MASkargo]], [[Batik Air Malaysia]], [[UPS Airlines]] and [[World Cargo Airlines]], and the operating base for [[AirAsia]] and [[AirAsia X]].

==History==
===Background===
The groundbreaking ceremony for Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) took place on 1 June 1993<ref>{{cite web|url=https://diveintomalaysia.com/klia-klia2/|title=KLIA/KLIA2|website=Dive Into Malaysia|date=25 March 2019|access-date=1 August 2019|archive-date=10 December 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241210165721/https://diveintomalaysia.com/klia-klia2/|url-status=dead}}</ref> when the government under [[Mahathir Mohamad]] decided that the existing Kuala Lumpur airport, then known as [[Subang International Airport]] (now [[Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport]]) could not handle future demand. The construction of the airport was done mainly by a few state owned construction companies as well as Ekovest Berhad – helmed by Tan Sri Datuk [[Lim Kang Hoo]]. It was created as part of the [[Multimedia Super Corridor]], a grand development plan for Malaysia. The chief architect who designed the new airport terminal was the Japanese architect [[Kisho Kurokawa]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kisho.co.jp/page/223.html|title=Kisho Kurokawa}}</ref>

Upon KLIA's completion, Subang Airport's Terminal 1 building was demolished. [[Malaysia Airports]] agreed to redevelop the remaining Terminal 3 to create a specialist airport for turboprop and charter planes surrounded by a residential area and a business park.<ref>{{cite news |url= https://www.edgeprop.my/content/1302873/wct-buys-60-stake-subang-skypark |title =WCT buys 60% stake in Subang Skypark |year=2018|access-date=7 October 2022|work= The edge markets}}</ref> The [[IATA]] airport code '''KUL''' was transferred from Subang Airport, which currently handles only limited [[low-cost airline]] service, turboprop aircraft, general aviation and military aircraft.

===Current site===
The airport's site spans {{convert|100|km2|sqmi}}<ref name="KLIA History">{{cite web|title=History of KLIA |year=1998 |url=http://www.dcaklia.gov.my/EnglishPages/MENU/MainFrame.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080305010314/http://www.dcaklia.gov.my/EnglishPages/MENU/MainFrame.htm |archive-date= 5 March 2008 }}</ref> of former agricultural land and is one of the world's largest airport sites. An ambitious three-phase development plan anticipates KLIA to have three runways and two terminals each with two satellite terminals.<ref name="KLIA Phases"/> Phase One involved the construction of the main terminal and one satellite terminal, giving a capacity of 25 million passengers, and two full service runways. The Phase One airport had 60 contact piers, 20 remote parking bays with 80 aircraft parking positions, four maintenance hangars and fire stations. Phase Two, designed to increase capacity to 35 million passengers per year, is largely complete. Phase Three is anticipated to increase capacity to 100 million passengers per year.<ref name="KLIA Phases">{{cite web|title=Phases of KLIA |year=1998 |url=http://www.kiat.net/klia/phases.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150826070610/http://www.kiat.net/klia/phases.html |archive-date=26 August 2015 }}</ref>

===Inauguration===
Kuala Lumpur International Airport was officially inaugurated by the tenth [[Yang di-Pertuan Agong]], [[Jaafar of Negeri Sembilan|Tuanku Ja'afar]] of [[Negeri Sembilan]], on 27 June 1998, shortly before the [[1998 Commonwealth Games]].<ref name="KLIA Inauguration">{{cite web|title=First Flights of Kuala Lumpur International Airport |publisher=Department of Civil Aviation KLIA Branch |year=1998 |url=http://www.dcaklia.gov.my/EnglishPages/History/history_opening.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071009211552/http://www.dcaklia.gov.my/EnglishPages/History/history_opening.htm |archive-date=9 October 2007 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first1=Pei Ying|last1=Teoh|access-date=2025-02-15|title=NST175: Malaysian aviation through the years|url=https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2020/08/616768/nst175-malaysian-aviation-through-years|date=15 August 2020|website=[[New Straits Times]]}}</ref><ref>New KL International ''[[Australian Aviation]]'' issue 141 July 1998 page 22</ref>

The inauguration of the airport was marked with numerous problems. The aerobridge and bay allocation systems broke down, with queues building up throughout the airport and the baggage handling breaking down. Bags were lost, and there were waits of over five to seven hours.<ref name="LKS">{{cite web |title=KLIA's opening marked with problems |url=http://www.limkitsiang.com/archive/1998/July98/sg1120.htm |publisher=Lim Kit Siang Media Release |date=July 1998}}</ref> Most of these issues were remedied eventually, though the [[baggage handling system]] was plagued with problems until it was put up for a complete replacement tender in 2007.

The airport suffered greatly reduced traffic with the general reduction in economic activity brought about by the [[1997 Asian financial crisis]], [[September 11 attacks]], [[SARS]], [[H5N1|bird flu]] epidemic ([[Avian flu]]), the [[2008 financial crisis]], the [[2009 swine flu pandemic]] and the [[COVID-19 pandemic]]. The airport is also largely overshadowed by the more internationally renowned [[Changi Airport]] located approximately {{convert|300|km|mi}} to the southeast in [[Singapore]], especially in regards to connecting flights by various airlines or Malaysians especially living in the southern parts of the country (e.g. [[Johor]]) preferring to travel via Changi rather than at KLIA.

The first year of opening immediately saw reduction of passenger numbers as some airlines, including [[All Nippon Airways]] (resumed on 1 September 2015), [[British Airways]] (reinstated on 28 May 2015 until 28 March 2021<ref>{{cite news |title=British Airways axes Kuala Lumpur, suspends Sydney and Bangkok till November|url=https://mainlymiles.com/2020/12/17/british-airways-axes-kuala-lumpur-suspends-sydney-and-bangkok-till-november/|publisher=Mainly miles|date=17 December 2020|access-date=22 October 2022}}</ref>), [[Lufthansa]] (resumed between 28 March 2004<ref>{{cite news |title=Lufthansa to resume flights to KL next March |url=https://www.travelweekly-asia.com/Travel-News/Lufthansa-to-resume-flights-to-KL-next-March |publisher=Travel Weekly Asia |date=18 December 2003 |access-date=13 February 2020}}</ref> until 28 February 2016)<ref>{{cite news|title=Lufthansa to discontinue Kuala Lumpur service from March 2016|publisher=vimanphotography|date=17 December 2015 |url=https://vimanphotography.com/2015/12/17/lufthansa-to-discontinue-kuala-lumpur-service-from-march-2016/|access-date=13 February 2020}}</ref> discontinued their flights. [[Qantas]] moved their Sydney-Kuala Lumpur route to its low-cost subsidiary [[Jetstar]], which continued to operate the route until 2008. [[Aeroflot]] terminated their Moscow-Kuala Lumpur via Singapore route in 2001, although there had been discussions about Aeroflot resuming the Kuala Lumpur route, no progress was made, and [[Northwest Airlines]] terminated their loss-making route from Osaka to Kuala Lumpur in 2001. KLIA's first full year of operations in 1999, in its Phase One manifestation (capacity of 25 million passengers per year), saw only 13.2 million passengers.<ref name="KLIA Passengers Up">{{cite news |title=Passengers at Kuala Lumpur Airport up despite fewer airlines |url=http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0WDP/is_2001_August_6/ai_77496547 |publisher=Asian Economic News |date=6 August 2001 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151016162028/http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0WDP/is_2001_August_6/ai_77496547 |archive-date=16 October 2015}}</ref> Passenger numbers eventually increased to 21.1 million in 2004 and 47 million in 2013<ref name="2013 Statistics">{{cite web|url=http://www.panynj.gov/airports/pdf-traffic/ATR2013.pdf|title=Airport Traffic Report|year=1998|access-date=20 April 2014|archive-date=3 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303204422/http://www.panynj.gov/airports/pdf-traffic/ATR2013.pdf}}</ref> — though short of the originally estimated 25 million passengers per year by 2003.

=== Rebranding ===
On 9 February 2023, transport minister [[Anthony Loke Siew Fook]] announced that the government and MAHB had agreed to rebrand KLIA and klia2 to KLIA Terminal 1 and KLIA Terminal 2 respectively.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tee |first=Kenneth |date=9 February 2023 |title=Anthony Loke: KLIA and KLIA2 to be rebranded to Terminals 1 and 2 |url=https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2023/02/09/anthony-loke-klia-and-klia2-to-be-rebranded-to-terminals-1-and-2/54096 |access-date=29 March 2023 |website=Malay Mail |language=en}}</ref> The costs associated with the rebranding will be fully borne by MAHB.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Loke: KLIA, KLIA2 rebranding costs do not involve govt allocation |url=https://www.thesundaily.my/local/loke-klia-klia2-rebranding-costs-do-not-involve-govt-allocation-CO10782550 |access-date=29 March 2023 |website=www.thesundaily.my }}</ref>

==Runways==
[[File:KLIA Layout.svg|thumb|Airport layout]]

Kuala Lumpur International Airport has three parallel runways ('''14L/32R; 14R/32L; 15/33'''<ref>For KLIA2, arrivals for can only use 32L while departures can only use 14R</ref>), all three of which are over {{convert|3800|m|ft}} long and {{convert|60|m|ft}} wide. The length of Runway 14L/32R is {{convert|4019|m|ft}}, runway 14R/32L is {{convert|4000|m|ft}}, while runway 15/33 is {{convert|3960|m|ft}}.<ref>{{cite web |title=Air Supplement Malaysia 10/2014 (appendix - a6 : WMKK AD 2.12 RUNWAY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS) |url=https://aip.caam.gov.my/aip%20pdf%20new/AIP%20SUPP/AIPSUPP%20201410.pdf |website=aip.caam.gov.my |publisher=CAAM |access-date=17 February 2025 |date=20 February 2014}}</ref> 

The current three runway system is capable of handling 78 landings per hour and was expected to increase to 108 landings per hour once upgrading of the Kuala Lumpur Flight Information Region had been completed in 2019.<ref>{{cite news |title=ADS-B at Kuala Lumpur To Boost Landings, FIR Restructuring |url=https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2017-04-05/ads-b-kuala-lumpur-boost-landings-fir-restructuring |work=Aviation International News |access-date=15 October 2017}}</ref> The airport has CAT II Precision Landing ILS (runways 14L/32R and 14R/32L) to guide landing aircraft safely under all weather conditions with visibility as low as 350 metres (1,150&nbsp;ft) whilst runway 15/33 has CAT I Precision Landing ILS that guide safe landings under all situations with lowest possible visibility at 900 metres (2 953&nbsp;ft).<ref>{{cite web |title=Air Supplement Malaysia 10/2014 (appendix - a8 : WMKK AD 2.14 APPROACH AND RUNWAY LIGHTING) |url=https://aip.caam.gov.my/aip%20pdf%20new/AIP%20SUPP/AIPSUPP%20201410.pdf |website=aip.caam.gov.my |publisher=CAAM |access-date=17 February 2025 |date=20 February 2014}}</ref> These runways operate on different departure/arrival modes according to the air traffic requirements.<ref>{{cite web |title=eAIP Malaysia |url=http://aip.dca.gov.my/aip/eAIP/2017-08-17/html/index-en-MS.html |website=aip.dca.gov.my |access-date=15 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171015151026/http://aip.dca.gov.my/aip/eAIP/2017-08-17/html/index-en-MS.html |archive-date=15 October 2017 }}</ref>

==Operations and infrastructure==
Kuala Lumpur International Airport features a number of modern design features that assist in the efficient operation of the airport. It is one of the first Asia Pacific airports to become 100% [[Bar Coded Boarding Pass]] capable.<ref>{{cite news |title=Kuala Lumpur's StB vision |url=http://www.check-in.aero/2009/09/kuala-lumpurs-stb-vision/ |access-date=31 August 2010}}</ref> [[Malaysia Airlines]];<ref>"[http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/us/en/corporate-info/press-room/2015/3-december-2015.html Malaysia Airlines Recovery Plan Quarterly Update (1 Sept-30 Nov 15)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160730130633/http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/us/en/corporate-info/press-room/2015/3-december-2015.html |date=30 July 2016 }}." [[Malaysia Airlines]]. Retrieved on 5 May 2016.</ref> [[AirAsia]];<ref>Chan Tien Hin. "[https://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601080&sid=auJTd4gmrEYo&refer=asia AirAsia Has Record Drop on Loss, Analyst Downgrade]." ''[[Bloomberg L.P.]]''. 1 December 2008. Retrieved 27 September 2009.</ref> [[MASkargo]], a cargo airline;<ref>"[http://www.maskargo.com/module.php?folder=contact&filename=map Location Map] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100101222145/http://www.maskargo.com/module.php?folder=contact&filename=map |date=1 January 2010}}." [[MASkargo]]. Retrieved 22 February 2010. "Malaysia Airlines Cargo Sdn. Bhd. 1M, Zone C, Advanced Cargo Centre KLIA Free Commercial Zone, Southern Support Zone Kuala Lumpur International Airport 64000 Sepang Selangor, Malaysia "</ref> and [[Malaysia Airports]], the Malaysian Airports operator and manager; are headquartered on the property of KLIA.<ref>"[http://www.malaysiaairports.com.my/index.php/component/content/article/283.html Contact Information] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170809042304/http://www.malaysiaairports.com.my/index.php/component/content/article/283.html |date=9 August 2017}}." [[Malaysia Airports]]. Retrieved 23 May 2011. "Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad Malaysia Airports Corporate Office, Persiaran Korporat KLIA, 64000 KLIA, Sepang, Selangor."</ref> Malaysia Airlines also operates its Flight Management Building at KLIA.<ref>"[http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/my/en/contact.html Contact]." [[Malaysia Airlines]]. Retrieved 31 October 2012. "MAS Golden Boutiques Sdn. Bhd. 1st Floor, MAS Flight Management Building 64000 Sepang, Kuala Lumpur International Airport Selangor, Malaysia"</ref>

===Air traffic control tower===
[[File:Klia-control-tower.jpg|thumb|right|KLIA Tower East control tower]]
[[File:KLIA control tower 2 2016 October.jpg|thumb|left|KLIA Tower West control tower]]
[[File:KLIA Apron-Tower.jpg|thumb|KLIA apron control tower]]

There are three [[air traffic control]] towers at Kuala Lumpur International Airport: the two main control towers (Tower East and Tower West) and the apron control tower. Tower East is the original control tower which has stood since the airport's opening. It is 130 metres tall and controls the traffic of the initial two runways.<ref name="tower1">{{cite web |last1=Nilson |first1=Peter |title=The top 10 tallest ATC towers in the world |url=https://www.airport-technology.com/features/the-top-10-tallest-atc-towers-in-the-world/?cf-view&cf-closed |website=airport-technology.com |publisher=Verdict Media Limited |access-date=26 February 2025 |date=27 March 2024}}</ref> Tower West is 133.8 metres tall and is the tallest air traffic control tower in the world, followed by those at [[Suvarnabhumi Airport]] and [[King Abdulaziz International Airport]].<ref name="tower2">{{Cite web|url=https://www.klia2.info/klia2/facilities/tower-west/|title=Tower West at klia2, tallest air traffic control tower in the world – klia2.info|date=5 February 2019 |access-date=2019-04-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Ghazzawi |first1=Abdulaziz |title=Jeddah's south terminal to shift to new airport by year-end |url=https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/172163 |website=saudigazette.com.sa |access-date=26 February 2025 |date=1 February 2017}}</ref> Each tower is shaped like an [[Olympic torch]], and they house the air traffic control systems and radar equipment.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Albakri |first1=Niklas |title=QuickCheck: Is KLIA2's air traffic control tower the tallest in the world? |url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/true-or-not/2023/03/23/quickcheck-is-klia2039s-air-traffic-control-tower-the-tallest-in-the-world |website=thestar.com.my |date=23 March 2023 |publisher=Star Media Group Berhad |access-date=26 February 2025}}</ref>

The 55-metre apron control tower is responsible for providing air traffic service to aircraft and vehicle movement in the northern and southern parts of the Satellite Terminal building and the cargo apron areas.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kuala Lumpur International Airport Proposed New LCC Terminal and Associated Works at KL International Airport, Sepang, Selangor |url=https://aip.caam.gov.my/aip%20pdf%20new/AIC/AIC%20201001.pdf |website=caam.gov.my |publisher=Aeronautical Information Services, Department of Civil Aviation |access-date=26 February 2025 |date=12 March 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Air Supplement Malaysia 10/2014 (appendix - a14 : WMKK AD 2.22 FLIGHT PROCEDURES) |url=https://aip.caam.gov.my/aip%20pdf%20new/AIP%20SUPP/AIPSUPP%20201410.pdf |website=aip.caam.gov.my |publisher=CAAM |access-date=17 February 2025 |date=20 February 2014}}</ref>

===Baggage handling system===
The airport's [[baggage handling system]] (BHS) features baggage common check-in at any of the 216 counters on a 24-hour basis and incorporates automatic bar-code sorting control, four level in-line baggage security screening and high speed conveyor belts.<ref name="klia2">{{cite web |title=Baggage Handling System at klia2 |url=https://www.klia2.info/klia2/facilities/klia2-baggage/ |website=klia2.info.com |date=31 January 2019 |access-date=27 February 2025}}</ref>

[[Image:KLIA baggage reclaim.jpg|thumb|left|KLIA's conveyor belts]]

The BHS was built by Toyo Kanetsu<ref name="firstBHS">{{cite web |last1=Jia Teng |first1=Liew |title=Home Four-horse race for MAHB's baggage handling system contract Edge Weekly Four-horse race for MAHB's baggage handling system contract |url=https://theedgemalaysia.com/article/fourhorse-race-mahbs-baggage-handling-system-contract |website=theedgemalaysia.com |access-date=27 February 2025 |date=7 Jun 2021}}</ref> with lots of new mechanism such as Belt Carry Sorter, Triplanar, Hinged Diverter, Horizontal Sliding Belt Diverter, and FOD (foreign object debris) Detection System.<ref>{{cite web |title=Introduction of Japanese Technology in Airports |url=https://www.mlit.go.jp/koku/content/001719925.pdf |website=milt.go.jp |publisher=Council for International Development of Aviation Infrastructure - Japan Civil Aviation Bureau |access-date=27 February 2025 |date=1 January 2024}}</ref> In 2006, a contract to extend the system from the satellite building to the ERL (Express Rail Link) platform in the Main Terminal Building was awarded to [[Siemens]].<ref name="bhsupgrade">{{cite web |title=Siemens Clinches KLIA Contract Worth RM100 Million |url=https://www.aviationpros.com/home/news/10438142/siemens-clinches-klia-contract-worth-rm100-million |website=aviationpros.com |publisher=Endeavor Business Media LLC. |access-date=27 February 2025 |date=31 March 2006}}</ref> The new system from Siemens will transport baggage between the two terminals at speeds of up to 36&nbsp;km per hour, compared to the previous rate of 7.2&nbsp;km per hour.<ref name="bhsupgrade"/> The new system uses a high-speed tray conveyor system in which bags are placed on individual trays for better control and tracking at high speed compared to conventional belt conveyors enables the baggage to be checked-out in [[KL Sentral]] once the operator of KLIA Express, ERL Berhad introduce the new facility.<ref>Siemens. [http://presszoom.com/story_116507.html Siemens equips Kuala Lumpur Airport with high-speed baggage handling system] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250624212640/http://presszoom.com/story_116507.html |date=24 June 2025 }}. April.</ref>

Facilities of the baggage handling system in Terminal 1 include:<ref name="BHS">{{cite web|title = KLIA Baggage Handling System|publisher = |accessdate = 2008-06-07|url = http://www.kiat.net/klia/mtb.html|archive-date = 16 May 2008|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080516051815/http://www.kiat.net/klia/mtb.html|url-status = dead}}</ref>

*Eight short-term car park baggage check-in counters 
*Eight bus and train stations baggage check-in counters 
*Three stage baggage security screening system 
*Early check-in baggage storage (1,200 bags capacity) 
*17 baggage reclaim carousels together with LCCT
*33&nbsp;km total length of conveyor belts 
*Part of the belts travel through a 1.1&nbsp;km tunnel from the Main Terminal Building to the Satellite Building.

Meanwhile, in Terminal 2, the baggage handling system being implemented by BCS Group from Norway<ref>{{cite web |last1=Chi |first1=Melissa |title=KLIA2 task force insists work on track |url=https://www.malaymail.com/news/money/2013/08/19/klia2-task-force-insists-work-on-track/511723 |website=malaymail.com |access-date=27 February 2025 |date=19 August 2013}}</ref> and upgraded by Daifuku Airport Technologies From Japan until its opening in May 2014, costing RM 60 million.<ref name="klia2upgrade">{{cite web |title=KLIA2 Airport Kuala Lumpur Design, supply and install of automated baggage handling system |url=https://daifukuatec.com/api/asset/2019/07/KL-International-Airport-Case-Study-1.pdf |website=daifukutec.com |publisher=Daifuku Airport Technologies |access-date=27 February 2025}}</ref> The BHS in Terminal 2 is as follows:
* 128 check-ins
* Over 10km in aggregate length for over 1,200 conveyors
* Over 2km in aggregate length for 21 carousels
* CCTV system for the complete baggage system
* Two High speed tilt tray sorters
* 14 inline screening X-ray machines on the conventional baggage system plus 5 for the out of gauge lines
* 250 barcode readers
* EBS infrastructure for early bags

Several companies handle the baggage systems in KLIA. For the homebase airlines, [[Malaysia Airlines]] operates the BHS through AeroDarat Services, [[AirAsia]] uses Ground Team Red, and Malindo has their own baggage crews. There are also two more baggage handlers operate under Kuala Lumpur Airport System (KLAS) which are Pos Aviation and ProSky Services.<ref>{{cite web |title=List of Authorised Ground Handling Service Providers |url=https://www.mavcom.my/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/180218-List-of-Ground-Handlers-by-location-and-services.pdf |website=mavcom.my |publisher=Malaysia Aviation Commission |access-date=27 February 2025 |date=18 February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Ground Handlers |url=https://www.malaysiaairports.com.my/en/business/stakeholders/ground-handlers |website=malaysiaairports.com |publisher=Malaysia Airports |access-date=27 February 2025}}</ref>

[[IATA]] had agreed to facilitate the usage of RFID tags between KLIA and [[Hong Kong International Airport]] after the launch of the world's smallest multiband [[RFID]] chip in Kuala Lumpur. KLIA will be the second airport to use RFID.<ref name="RFID in KLIA">{{cite web|title = IATA to facilitate usage of RFID in KLIA|work = The Star|accessdate= 2007-05-25|url=http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2007/2/25/nation/16972997&sec=nation }}</ref>
The [[RFID]] baggage tagging trial between KLIA and Hong Kong International Airport is completed. Baggage tags are being issued at both [[Malaysia Airlines]] and [[Cathay Pacific]] check-in counters. The trial was delayed due to problems obtaining printers. Furthermore, KLIA is now awaiting reports from IATA which scheduled to be released first quarter of 2008.<ref name="RFID Trial in KLIA">{{cite web|title = IATA Simplifying the Business Program August 2007 Update|publisher = International Air Transportation|date = August 2007|url = http://www.iata.org/NR/rdonlyres/00A6CD7D-9329-42E0-A8A1-242749B3BCC7/0/August2007StBProgrammeSummary.pdf|access-date = 27 February 2025|archive-date = 3 March 2016|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160303173024/http://www.iata.org/NR/rdonlyres/00A6CD7D-9329-42E0-A8A1-242749B3BCC7/0/August2007StBProgrammeSummary.pdf|url-status = dead}}</ref>

In 2017, there was a mishap of baggage handling which caused 50 flights delays and affected 1500 passengers which later managed to be solved.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kannan |first1=Hashini Kavishtri |title=KLIA baggage woes delay 50 flights, leaving more than 1,500 passengers affected |url=https://www.nst.com.my/news/2017/03/221893/klia-baggage-woes-delay-50-flights-leaving-more-1500-passengers-affected |website=nst.com.my |publisher=New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd |access-date=27 February 2025 |date=17 March 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Mohd. Shahar |first1=Fairuz |last2=Kannan |first2=Hashini Kavishtri |title=It's business as usual at KLIA, baggage issues resolved |url=https://www.nst.com.my/news/2017/03/221932/its-business-usual-klia-baggage-issues-resolved |website=nst.com.my |publisher=New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd |access-date=27 February 2025 |date=17 March 2017}}</ref> The increasing passengers traffics and non-optimized system due to never being replaced gave a signal for MAHB to implement BHS upgrade in 2019 which predictably will cost RM 500-600 million.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Shankar |first1=Arjun Chandran |title=MAHB to overhaul baggage handling systems, aerotrains MAHB to overhaul baggage handling systems, aerotrains |url=https://theedgemalaysia.com/article/mahb-overhaul-baggage-handling-systems-aerotrains |website=theedgemalaysia.com |publisher=The Edge Communications Sdn. Bhd. |access-date=27 February 2025 |date=3 May 2019}}</ref> There are four [[Bursa Malaysia]] company with joining in force with six multinational company were competing for the tender.<ref name="firstBHS"/> The project was being given to T7 Kemuncak Sdn. Bhd. with the joint venture with [[Siemens|Siemens Logistics]]. The new BHS will provide a boost of extra 2500 bag positions with the new system called VarioTray, which is a high-speed conveyor system connected between the Main Terminal Building and Satellite A, will enable bags to be transferred swiftly and securely between the two buildings.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Vasu |first1=Priyatharisiny |title=T7 Global-Siemens consortium wins KLIA baggage handling system contract |url=https://theedgemalaysia.com/article/t7-globalsiemens-consortium-wins-klia-baggage-handling-system-contract |website=theedgemalaysia.com |publisher=The Edge Communications Sdn. Bhd. |access-date=27 February 2025 |date=14 December 2022}}</ref>

===Fire and rescue===
[[Image:KLIAADepartureLounge.jpg|thumb|Departure lounge with large windows for light and aircraft viewing]]

KLIA's Airport Fire and Rescue Services (AFRS) rated Category 10 (can handle emergencies involving huge jumbo jets such as [[Airbus A380]], [[Antonov An-225]] and [[Boeing 747-8]]) are provided to cope with aircraft accidents.<ref>{{cite web |title=Airport Firefighting and Rescue Services : Appendix 2 – Aeroplane Classification by Airport Category |url=https://www.caam.gov.my/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/CAGM-1414-Airport-Firefighting-and-Rescue-Service.pdf |website=caam.gov.my |publisher=Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia |access-date=28 February 2025 |page=19-9 |date=15 May 2022}}</ref> This is important as KLIA itself is categorised as a National Vital Installation Priority 1, representing facilities of the highest importance to national security and the function of government.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Tan |first1=Rex |title=KLIA concludes multi-agency 'Perisai Panthera' air disaster drill |url=https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2022/09/22/klia-concludes-multi-agency-perisai-panthera-air-disaster-drill/29600 |website=malaymail.com |access-date=28 February 2025 |date=22 September 2022}}</ref>
[[File:KLIA firestation.jpg|thumb|left|KLIA fire station]]
There are three fire stations at the airport near each runway, fully equipped with fire and emergency rescue equipment.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lesley |title=Staycation KLIA Airport Fire & Rescue Service |url=https://economytraveller.com/staycation-klia-airport-fire-rescue-service/ |website=economytraveller.com |publisher=Economy Traveller |access-date=28 February 2025 |date=1 September 2020}}</ref> There are total of 10 Ultra Large Foam Tender, Ziegler 8-(8x8) vehicles costing RM 3.8 million each.<ref name= AerodomeWMKK>{{cite web|title = Wmkk ad 2.6 rescue and fire fighting service|publisher =AIP Malaysia|date= |url = http://aip.dca.gov.my/aip%20pdf%20new/AIP%20SUPP/AIPSUPP%20201410.pdf}}</ref>

===Air cargo===
The KLIA Advance Cargo Center (ACC) covers {{convert|108|acre|ha|0|order=flip}} of land and can handle one million tonnes of cargo per annum, with the capability to expand to 3 million tonnes/year.<ref>{{cite web |title=MASkargo and cargo.one announce global partnership to revolutionize the airline's digital presence |url=https://www.cargo.one/press/maskargo-partnership-announcement |website=cargo.one |publisher=Cargo One GmbH |access-date=28 February 2025 |date=15 September 2021}}</ref> The center is designed as an integrated transshipment hub within a Free Commercial Zone.<ref name="facilities">{{cite web |title=Infrastructure Management |url=https://www.mida.gov.my/setting-up-content/infrastructure-support/ |website=mida.gov.my |publisher=Malaysian Investment Development Authority |access-date=28 February 2025}}</ref> Fueled by high economic growth in the [[Southeast Asian]] countries and [[China]], the airport handled 677,000 tonnes of air cargo in 2006, a 5.9% growth over the 2005 fiscal year.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Trace |first1=Keith |last2=Frielink |first2=Barend |last3=Hew |first3=Denis |title=Air Connectivity in Archipelagic Southeast Asia: An Overview - 4.3 Demand for Air Freight Services |journal=Southeast Asia Working Paper Series |date=30 September 2009 |issue=2 |page=7 |url=https://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/publication/28671/air-connectivity.pdf |access-date=28 February 2025 |publisher=Asian Development Bank}}</ref>

To handle the cargo efficiently, the ACC is equipped with the following:<ref>{{cite web |title=MHCS |url=https://www.maskargo.com/mhcs/ |website=maskargo.com |publisher=MAB Kargo Sdn. Bhd. |access-date=28 February 2025}}</ref>

*Container storage system (CSS) – over 2,200 storage positions to accommodate various ULDs with 5ETVs
*Automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) – 12 units stacker cranes for 6,500 storage bins
*60 units of automated electrified monorail linked to 10 units of interfloor hoists 
*28 units airside interface deck
*Two units bypass conveyor system dedicated for SLAC ULD
*Over 100 breakdown and buildup workstations
*Over 100 truck docks
*13 units fully automated transfer vehicles
*Two units 20 tons bridge cranes
*Odd-sizes storage space (OVS)
*Computerised truck dock management system
*Over 14,000 sqm of unit loading devices storage yard
*Automated weighing scale interface with material handling system, maximum capacity 20,000kgs
*ULD and large skid X-ray machines
*24 hours warehouse surveillance with close to 200 CCTVs

Applying added information technologies, the main operator of the center, [[MASkargo]] with joint venture with [[Unisys]], introduced various [[artificial intelligence]] systems to handle cargo such as KLIA Community System (KLIACS), optimize load utilization, routing and inventory for air cargo, ground handlers and freight forwarders.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Jeffrey |first1=Rebecca |title=MASkargo invests in Unisys' logistics optimization technology |url=https://www.aircargonews.net/maskargo-invests-in-unisys-logistics-optimisation-technology/1072933.article |website=aircargonews.net |access-date=28 February 2025 |date=16 August 2024}}</ref> the authority also pioneered the DagangNET System, allowing users to conduct trade declarations and apply for permits over the internet and speeding the approval process by controlling authorities.<ref>{{cite web |title=KLIA to be testing ground for new airport digital platform |url=https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/business/2022/11/16/klia-to-be-testing-ground-for-new-airport-digital-platform/ |website=freemalaysiatoday.com |publisher=FMT Media Sdn Bhd |access-date=28 February 2025 |date=16 November 2022}}</ref> These systems will be linked the Total Airport Management System.

According to MAHB, the cargo movement of KLIA was 656,762 tonnes in 2023.<ref name="MAHB2023"/>

[[Image:klmcombiklia.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Ground handling of a [[KLM]] Combi 747]]

===Animal hotel===
The animal hotel is operated by Malaysia Airlines's cargo arm, [[MASkargo]].<ref name="facilities"/> The hotel operates 24 hours and manages all [[imports]], [[exports]] and stop-over [[transhipment]]s that are related to animals, and offers a pets stay-in program where owners can leave their pets to in the hotel while they are away for vacations mainly at Kuala Lumpur Animal Quarantine Station (KLAQS).<ref>{{cite web |title=Our Operating Procedure in KLIA Animal Quarantine Station |url=https://rndcapitallogistics.com/index.php/2018/04/26/rds-standard-operations-procedure-in-klia-animal-quarantine-station/# |website=rndcapitallogistics.com |publisher=R&D Capital Logistics (M) Sdn Bhd. |access-date=28 February 2025 |date=26 April 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Essential Guide to Kuala Lumpur Animal Quarantine Station for Pet Travel to Malaysia |url=https://www.petrelocation.com/blog/post/malaysia-pet-travel-kuala-lumpur-animal-quarantine-station |website=petrelocation.com |publisher=PetRelocation, Inc |access-date=28 February 2025}}</ref> At least 500 consignments of livestock are handled per day at the animal hotel.<ref>{{cite web |title=Animal Hotel beroperasi 24 jam sehari (Animal Hotel Operates 24 hours a day) |url=https://www.hmetro.com.my/mutakhir/2016/11/179520/animal-hotel-beroperasi-24-jam-sehari |website=hmetro.com.my |publisher=New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd |access-date=28 February 2025 |language=ms |date=6 November 2016}}</ref>

===Aircraft maintenance===
There are four [[hangar]]s housing facilities to provide [[aircraft maintenance]] provided by [[Malaysia Airlines]] and Kuala Lumpur Airport Service (KLAS) suitable for [[Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul]] (MRO) activities.<ref>{{cite web |title=WMKK AD 2.4 HANDLING SERVICES AND FACILITIES |url=https://aip.caam.gov.my/aip%20pdf%20new/AIP%20SUPP/AIPSUPP%20201410.pdf |website=aip.caam.gov.my |publisher=CAAM |access-date=28 February 2025 |date=20 February 2014}}</ref> The airport also has a [[hangar]] which is purposely built for the [[Airbus A380]], the first in Southeast Asia.<ref>{{cite web |title=MAS A-380 Hangar, KLIA, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |url=http://www.zelan.com/our-business/engineering-construction/infrastructure-construction/mas-a-380-hangar/ |website=zelan.com |publisher=Zelan Berhad. |access-date=28 February 2025}}</ref> The construction of the hangar was completed in 2007.<ref name="A380 Hangar">{{cite web|title =Tronoh to Build First A380 Hangar |publisher = Red Orbit|accessdate=|url= http://www.redorbit.com/news/technology/237211/tronoh_to_build_first_a380_hangar/}}</ref> Asian Digital Engineering, the MRO arm of [[AirAsia]] has launched a new 14-line hangar that covers 35,300 sq m on an 8.2ha site that features dedicated workshops, including a composite workshop, sheet metal and machine workshop, upholstery workshop, cabin interior repair workshop and a 3D printing lab for aircraft livery.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Annuar |first1=Akmar |title=Capital A's ADE reshapes MRO with new 14-line hangar |url=https://themalaysianreserve.com/2024/09/26/capital-as-ade-reshapes-mro-with-new-14-line-hangar/ |website=themalaysianreserve.com |publisher=TMR Media Sdn Bhd |access-date=28 February 2025 |date=26 September 2024}}</ref>

===Meteorological services===
The Aeronautical Meteorological Station (AMS) is located near Runway 14R-32L which provides weather information for the aviation community in compliance with [[International Civil Aviation Organization]] standards. The AMS houses a Meteorological Data Processing System (MDPS) for weather data collection, processing, storage and analytical needs.<ref>{{cite web |title=Gen 3.5 Meteorological Services |url=https://aip.caam.gov.my/aip/eAIP/2024-12-31/html/eAIP/WM-GEN-3.5-en-MS.html |website=caam.gov.my |publisher=CAAM |access-date=1 March 2025 |date=31 December 2024 |archive-date=18 August 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250818050858/https://aip.caam.gov.my/aip/eAIP/2024-12-31/html/eAIP/WM-GEN-3.5-en-MS.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> AMS constantly make weather observations using radiosonde instrument to measure atmospheric profiles such as wind speed, wind direction, pressure, temperature and humidity at every level up to an altitude of about 30 kilometres before issuing aerodrome warnings on adverse weather for protection of aerodrome facilities and aircraft on the ground.<ref>{{cite web |title=Met Malaysia gearing up to predict extreme weather events |url=https://harakahdaily.net/index.php/2021/09/15/met-malaysia-gearing-up-to-predict-extreme-weather-events/ |website=harakahdaily.net |publisher=Harakahdaily By Team HD |access-date=1 March 2025 |date=15 September 2021}}</ref>

==Terminals==
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Terminal overview
|-
! Terminal
! Opened
! Floor area
! Handling capacity
! Parking bays
|-
! Terminal 1<br />(Main Terminal Building 1 & Contact Pier)
| 27 June 1998
| {{convert|336,000|m2|abbr=on}}
| 5&nbsp;million passengers per year
| 20&nbsp;(aerobridge)<br />23&nbsp;(remote)
|-
! Terminal 1<br />(Satellite Terminal A)
|27 June 1998
|{{convert|143,404|m2|abbr=on}}
|20 million passengers per year
|26&nbsp;(aerobridge)<br />15&nbsp;(remote)
|-
! Terminal 2
|1 May 2014
|{{convert|257,845|m2|abbr=on}}
|45 million passengers per year
|68&nbsp;(aerobridge)<br />10&nbsp;(remote)
|-
! Bunga Raya Complex<br />(VIP terminal)
|27 June 1998
|
|
|
|-
! Total
| -
| {{convert|737,249|m2|abbr=on}}
| 70&nbsp;million passengers per year
| 114&nbsp;(aerobridge)<br />48&nbsp;(remote)
|}

Kuala Lumpur International Airport comprises two main terminals: the original terminal, Terminal 1, previously known simply as "KLIA"; and the newer Terminal 2 (formerly KLIA2). Terminal 1 was designed by Japanese architect [[Kisho Kurokawa]], who also designed the Domestic Terminal (T2) at [[Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport]], with an emphasis of natural lighting within the airport complex. Spanning 38.4m along a grid pattern allowing for future expansions, the abstract symbolic architecture by the late Kisho Kurokawa encompasses the Islamic geometry and cutting-edge technology with the tropical rainforest in mind.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kisho Kurokawa |url=http://www.kisho.co.jp/page/223.html}}</ref>

===KLIA Terminal 1===
[[File:Kuala Lumpur International Airport Interior, Malaysia, May 2024 (1).jpg|thumb|Terminal 1 interior]]

====Main Terminal Building====
The KLIA Main Terminal Building (MTB) now also referred to as KLIA Main is located in between the two runways. The floor area of the terminal covers {{convert|390000|m2|abbr=on}} and the building consists of 39 square roof units, which enables future expansion of the building. There are a total of 216 check-in counters, located in 6 different islands, identified by the letters A – M (excluding I). Multi check-in services are available, designed for the use of all passengers arriving, departing or in transit. Self check in facilities are available in this airport since 2007,<ref name="KLIA SITA SCI">{{cite web|url=http://www.airtransportnews.aero/cgi-bin/article.pl?&id=5194|title=KLIA Introduces Integrated Self Check in Kiosks for Benefits of Passengers|publisher=Air Transport News|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120211171045/http://www.airtransportnews.aero/cgi-bin/article.pl?&id=5194|archive-date=11 February 2012}}</ref><ref name="KLIA CUSS">{{cite web|url=http://www.centreforaviation.com/aviation/Info_Services_News/Aviation_News/KLIA_partners_with_SITA_to_be_the_first_fully_integrated_Airport_in_Asia/|title=KLIA partners with SITA to be the first fully integrated Airport in Asia|access-date=21 September 2005|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061029085024/http://www.centreforaviation.com/aviation/Info_Services_News/Aviation_News/KLIA_partners_with_SITA_to_be_the_first_fully_integrated_Airport_in_Asia/|archive-date=29 October 2006}}</ref> and [[KLM]] was the first airline to use the [[Common-use self-service]] kiosks.
The contact pier is an extension of the main terminal building with gates marked with prefix '''''A''''' and '''''B''''' for domestic departures, '''''G''''' and '''''H''''' for international flights. The gate allocation is based on operational requirements, although it has been observed that [[Malaysia Airlines]] has been operating most of its operations out from the contact pier.

====Satellite Terminal A====
[[File:KLIA Jungle Boardwalk, May 2024.jpg|thumb|left|Jungle Boardwalk at the Satellite Terminal]]
The {{convert|176000|m2|sqft|adj=on}} satellite building accommodates international flights departing and arriving at KLIA T1. Passengers taking flights parked at the satellite terminal are transported by the [[Aerotrain (KLIA)|Aerotrain]], that has been fully repaired since 1 July 2025 after two years of maintenance work. It is able to fit a total of 270 passengers and takes 3 minutes to travel from the Main Terminal to the Satellite Terminal.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-07-02 |title=Malaysia's KLIA Aerotrain resumes service on July 1 |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysias-klia-aerotrain-resumes-service-on-july-1 |access-date=2025-07-09 |work=The Straits Times}}</ref> Passengers may also take the bus to the Satellite Station if they wish.

There is a wide array of [[duty-free shop]]s and prestige brand boutiques in the satellite building. This includes international brands such as [[Burberry]], [[Harrods]], [[Montblanc (pens)|Montblanc]], [[Salvatore Ferragamo (company)|Salvatore Ferragamo]], and [[Hermes]]. Among all international labels available within the terminal, some boutiques such as [[Harrods]] are only available in the airport. A number of restaurants and international airlines' lounges are available as well as an Airside Transit Hotel.

[[File:Inside KUL Airport Satellite Terminal, July 2014 (1).jpg|alt=|right|thumb|Interior of the Satellite Terminal]]

Within the terminal, wireless internet ([[Wi-Fi]]) is provided free of charge. The terminal also has prayer rooms, showers and massage service. Various lounge areas are provided, some including children's play areas and movie lounge, broadcasting movie and sport channels.<ref name="KLIA Wifi">{{cite web|url=http://www.centreforaviation.com/aviation/Info_Services_News/Aviation_News/KLIA_increase_WiFi_range/|title=KLIA increase WiFi range|access-date=19 February 2008|publisher=CAPA|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080127124117/http://www.centreforaviation.com/aviation/Info_Services_News/Aviation_News/KLIA_increase_WiFi_range/|archive-date=27 January 2008}}</ref> The terminal also features a natural [[rainforest]] in the middle of the terminal, exhibiting the Malaysian rainforests.

Under Malaysia Airports Berhad retail optimisation plan, the retail space in satellite terminal A will be further optimised to increase its revenue derived from commercial space rental and a percentage of sale receipts to 50% by year 2010 which currently stands at 35%. Some notable improvements that will be seen after the refurbishments will be the Jungle Boardwalk<ref>{{cite web |title=At KLIA: Old Malaya Kopitiam's signature Nyonya Laksa |url=http://www.tenthousandstrangers.com/old-malaya-kopitiam-nyonya-laksa-klia/ |website=www.tenthousandstrangers.com |access-date=15 February 2017 |archive-date=2 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190402104844/https://www.tenthousandstrangers.com/old-malaya-kopitiam-nyonya-laksa-klia/ }}</ref> which will be the first of its kind in the world and larger mezzanine floor to accommodate F&B outlets and viewing galleries.<ref name="KLIA Optimize">{{cite web |title=9 firms shortlisted for KLIA retail expansion project |url=http://www.redorbit.com/news/business/1075828/9_firms_shortlisted_for_klia_retail_expansion_project/index.html |publisher=NST |access-date=16 February 2008}}</ref>

The gates in Satellite Terminal A have the prefix '''''C'''''. The Satellite A terminal has 27 boarding gates altogether.<ref name="KLIA layout plan">{{cite news |url=https://www.klia2.info/klia/klia-layout-plan/|title =KLIA layout plan, guide on getting around the Kuala Lumpur International Airport |year=|access-date=7 October 2022|work=Newsroom AirAsia}}</ref>

===KL City Air Terminal===
KL City Air Terminal, sometimes known as Kuala Lumpur City Air Terminal or '''KL CAT''', located at [[KL Sentral]], is a virtual extension of KL International Airport where city check-in services are provided. KL City Air Terminal is recognised by the [[International Air Transport Association]] (IATA) and carries the IATA designation '''XKL'''. Currently there are only two airlines providing city check-in services: [[Malaysia Airlines]] and [[Batik Air Malaysia]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Flight Check-In at KL Sentral |url=https://www.kliaekspres.com/products-fares/flight-check-in-at-kl-sentral/ |access-date=20 May 2025 |publisher=KLIA Ekspres}}</ref>

===KLIA Terminal 2 (formerly known as KLIA2)===
[[File:KLIA2 2016 October.jpg|thumb|Exterior of Terminal 2 at night]]

Built at a cost of approximately RM4 billion, it is the largest purpose-built terminal optimised for low-cost carriers, like [[AirAsia]] in response to the exponential growth of low-cost travel in the region. It was built to replace the previous Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT). KLIA T2 began its operations on 2 May 2014, and all flight operations at LCCT were moved to KLIA T2 by 9 May 2014.<ref>{{cite news|title=klia2 receives ICAO nod, first landing|url=http://www.nst.com.my/top-news/klia2-receives-icao-nod-first-landing-1.578315|access-date=25 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140425013012/http://www.nst.com.my/top-news/klia2-receives-icao-nod-first-landing-1.578315|archive-date=25 April 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=klia2 overview|url=http://www.airasia.com/my/en/klia2/overview.page|access-date=1 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140502064901/http://www.airasia.com/my/en/klia2/overview.page|archive-date=2 May 2014}}</ref>

[[File:Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 2023 03.jpg|left|thumb|Aircraft at Terminal 2]]

As part of its development, a third runway (Runway 15/33) and a new air traffic control tower (Tower West) were built to support its operation. KLIA T2 has an initial capacity of 45 million passengers per year. The terminal has a built-up area of 257,845 sqm with 68 departure gates, 10 remote stands, 80 aerobridges, includes a retail space of 32,000 sqm to accommodate a total of 220 retail outlets.<ref>{{Cite web |title=klia2.info – Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) |url=https://www.klia2.info/ |access-date=25 May 2022 |language=en-US}}</ref> The main terminal building of KLIA T2 is connected with its satellite piers with a skybridge, making it the first airport in Asia with such facility.<ref>{{cite news|title=klia2 opens to public|url=http://www.thesundaily.my/news/1029677|access-date=27 April 2014}}</ref> KLIA T2 is certified with Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED).

[[File:KLIA2 self-check-in terminals 2016 September.jpg|thumb|Terminal 2 main lobby with self check-in kiosks]]
Check-in counters are divided into 8 rows located in 4 islands, each row identified by the letters S – Z. Boarding gates are located in 5 piers, indicated by the letters '''''J''''' and '''''K''''' for domestic flights, and '''''L''''', '''''P''''' and '''''Q''''' for international flights. Piers J, K and L are connected directly to the main terminal building, while Piers P and Q are accessible via the skybridge. Piers K and L are physically the same pier and share the same gates, but with waiting lounges on different levels (Level 1A for K and Level 2 for L). For international flights, the access door from Pier K is sealed off, while for domestic flights, the access door from Pier L is sealed off instead.<ref>{{cite news |url= https://www.klia2.info/klia2/klia2-layout-plan/klia2-pier-k/|title =Pier K at the klia2 terminal, Pier for Domestic Departures and Arrivals|year=|access-date=7 October 2022|work=KLIA2.info}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url= https://www.klia2.info/klia2/klia2-layout-plan/klia2-pier-l/|title =Pier L at the klia2 terminal, Pier for Domestic Departures and Arrivals|year=|access-date=7 October 2022|work=KLIA2.info}}</ref>

At present, inter-terminal connection is provided on the landside at Gateway@klia2 complex and there are provisions for future airside inter-terminal connection.<ref name="Inter-Terminal Transfer">{{cite news |url= https://airports.malaysiaairports.com.my/klia2/transit/inter-terminal-transfer|title =Inter-Terminal Transfer|year=|access-date=7 October 2022|work=Malaysia Airports}}</ref>

====Gateway@klia2====

'''Gateway@klia2''' is an integrated shopping complex that is connected to the main KLIA T2 terminal building. It has a 350,000 square feet of net lettable space spanning over four levels. The transport hub at Gateway@klia2 links [[klia2 ERL station|klia2]] to the [[KLIA Ekspres]] and [[KLIA Transit]] service, with allotted pick-up and drop-off areas for coaches, taxis, rented vehicles and private transportation.<ref>{{cite news|title=About gateway@klia2|url=http://gatewayklia2.com.my/about.aspx?cat=1&cid=3|access-date=1 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407231315/http://gatewayklia2.com.my/about.aspx?cat=1&cid=3|archive-date=7 April 2014}}</ref>

Gateway@klia2 hosts an 8-storey car park that directly adjoins KLIA T2. There are 6,000 covered parking lots at Blocks A and B and another 5,500 lots at car park D (KLIA2 parking rate<ref>[https://parking.com.my/item/klia2-kuala-lumpur-international-airport-2/ KLIA2 parking rate]</ref>). Shuttle buses are available to take the public from the car park D to the terminal.<ref>{{cite news|title=Public invited to tour and experience klia2 before May 2 opening|url=http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2014/04/27/Public-invited-to-visit-KLIA2/|access-date=27 April 2014}}</ref> The first capsule transit hotel in Asia, the Capsule by Container Hotel, is also located at Gateway@klia2. Gateway@klia2 is managed by WCT Holdings Berhad.<ref>{{cite news |title=klia2 Coming Soon |url=http://www.kliaekspres.com/klia2-coming-soon/ |access-date=25 April 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140426235156/https://www.kliaekspres.com/klia2-coming-soon/ |archive-date=26 April 2014}}</ref>

===Former Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT){{anchor|Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT)|LCCT}}===
The now defunct {{convert|36000|m2|sqft}} [[low cost carrier terminal]] (LCCT) was opened at Kuala Lumpur International Airport on 23 March 2006 to cater for the growing number of users of low-cost airlines, especially the passengers of Malaysia's "no-frills" airline [[AirAsia]]. The terminal was designed and built in accordance to the [[low cost carrier business model]], with limited terminal amenities. As requested by the low-cost airlines, the terminal did not provide [[aerobridge]]s, nor were there transfer facilities, rail connections, and the other facilities provided in a fully fledged terminal. LCCT was located within the Air Support Zone; it ceased operations on 9 May 2014, and all low-cost carrier flights subsequently operated out of KLIA T2.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.lcct.com.my/|title =Welcome to Malaysia's LCCT|year=|access-date=7 October 2022|work=lcct.com.my}}</ref> 
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===Future expansion plans===
Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) has announced plans to expand the Kuala Lumpur International Airport to accommodate the increasing number of air travelers. [[Minister of Transport (Malaysia)|Transport Minister]], [[Anthony Loke|Anthony Loke Siew Fook]] stated that the proposal includes increasing the capacity of KLIA Terminal 1 from 30 million passengers per annum (mppa) to 59 mppa and KLIA Terminal 2 from 45 mppa to 67 mppa. The expansion plan also considers constructing a fourth runway and a new Terminal 3.<ref name="New1">{{citation|date=12 December 2024|title=New terminals, fourth runway being considered for KLIA expansion, Dewan Rakyat told|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/12/12/new-terminals-fourth-runway-being-considered-for-klia-expansion-dewan-rakyat-told|access-date=23 December 2024}}</ref>

In addition to the long-term plans, short-term measures have been introduced to improve the passenger experience, such as the installation of [[Airport check-in|self-check-in kiosks]] and the addition of 20 new [[Automated border control system|immigration autogates]]. Furthermore, MAHB plans to build a Private Premium Terminal designed for passengers seeking premium services, offering expedited immigration and customs processes and accommodating up to 100 users at a time. This project is currently in the planning stage and is expected to begin in 2025.<ref name="New1"/>

MAHB also aims to establish a [[Hajj]] and [[Umrah]] Terminal with a capacity of five mppa, specifically catering to [[Pilgrimage|Muslim pilgrims]] traveling to [[Saudi Arabia]]. This terminal would enable Saudi Arabia's immigration pre-clearance procedures to be conducted at KLIA, reducing waiting times at [[King Abdulaziz International Airport]] in [[Jeddah]]. However, this development is contingent on approval from the [[Politics of Saudi Arabia|Saudi Arabian government]].<ref name="New1"/>

==Other buildings==
[[Malaysia Airlines]] has its head office in the Southern Support Zone. The head office moved there in December 2015.<ref>"[http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/us/en/corporate-info/press-room/2015/3-december-2015.html Malaysia Airlines Recovery Plan Quarterly Update (1 Sept-30 Nov 15)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160730130633/http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/us/en/corporate-info/press-room/2015/3-december-2015.html |date=30 July 2016 }}." [[Malaysia Airlines]]. Retrieved on May 5, 2016.</ref>

The [[Air Asia]] head office is located on the airport property.<ref>"[http://www.airasia.com/storage/bo/aaportal.model.ContentFileUpload/2af1c26b-7f000010-5074de00-7ae05427/name/AA%20Corporate%202008.pdf AirAsia Annual Report 2008]." [[AirAsia]]. 3 (5/137). Retrieved on 6 October 2009.</ref><ref>Chan Tien Hin. "[https://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601080&sid=auJTd4gmrEYo&refer=asia AirAsia Has Record Drop on Loss, Analyst Downgrade]." ''[[Bloomberg L.P.|Bloomberg]]''. 1 December 2008. Retrieved on 27 September 2009.</ref> AirAsia planned to move its head office to a new {{convert|613383|sqft|sqm}}, RM140mil facility constructed at [[klia2]].<ref name=RedQ>"[http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2014/11/15/RedQuarters-set-to-become-AirAsias-global-HQ-by-2016/ RedQuarters set to become AirAsia's global HQ by 2016 ]" ([https://web.archive.org/web/20150728183142/http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2014/11/15/RedQuarters-set-to-become-AirAsias-global-HQ-by-2016/ Archive]). ''[[The Star (Malaysia)|The Star]]''. November 15, 2014. Retrieved on September 2, 2015.</ref> Until the new head office opened, the airline's head office remained at LCCT. The new klia2 head office was scheduled to open in the end of 2015.<ref>"[http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/airasia-denies-funding-issues-in-moving-hq-to-klia2 AirAsia denies funding issues in moving HQ to klia2]" ([https://web.archive.org/web/20140903061848/http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/airasia-denies-funding-issues-in-moving-hq-to-klia2 Archive]). ''[[The Malaysian Insider]]''. 2 June 2014. Retrieved on 28 August 2014.</ref> It is scheduled to hold about 2,000 AirAsia and AirAsia X employees.<ref name=RedQ/> Aireen Omar, the AirAsia Country CEO of Malaysia, stated that the headquarters needed to be redesigned because in the klia2 plans the location of the control tower had been changed.<ref name="ABNHQ">"[http://news.abnxcess.com/2014/06/airasias-new-hq-to-be-completed-by-end-2015/ AirAsia's new HQ to be completed by end-2015] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140903193233/http://news.abnxcess.com/2014/06/airasias-new-hq-to-be-completed-by-end-2015/|date=2014-09-03}}." [[ABN News]]. 4 June 2014. Retrieved on 29 August 2014.</ref> Construction on the facility was scheduled to begin in July 2014.<ref>Lim, Levina. "[http://www.theedgemalaysia.com/business-news/292612-airasia-delay-in-moving-hq-to-klia2-not-due-to-funding-issues.html AirAsia: Delay in moving HQ to klia2 not due to funding issues]" ([https://web.archive.org/web/20220305160223/https://www.theedgemalaysia.com/business-news/292612-airasia-delay-in-moving-hq-to-klia2-not-due-to-funding-issues.html Archive]). ''[[The Edge Financial Daily]]''. Tuesday 3 June 2014. Retrieved on 29 August 2014.</ref> [[Malaysia Airports Holdings]] is leasing the land that will be occupied by the headquarters.<ref name=ABNHQ/> A Philippines AirAsia X flight attendant, January Ann Baysa gave the building the name "RedQuarters" or "RedQ", and its groundbreaking ceremony was held in November 2014.<ref name=RedQ/> The project was completed and opened on 7 November 2016.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=2025-02-17|title=Air Asia RedQ|url=https://www.architectmagazine.com/project-gallery/air-asia-redq|date=7 October 2019|website=Architect}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |access-date=2025-02-17|title=AirAsia moves into new open-space headquarters|first=Masajeng|last=Rahmiasri|url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/travel/2016/11/09/airasia-moves-into-new-open-space-headquarters.html|newspaper=The Jakarta Post}}</ref>

[[MASkargo]] has its head office at 1M, Zone C in the Advanced Cargo Centre in the KLIA Free Commercial Zone in the Southern Support Zone<ref>"[http://www.maskargo.com/module.php?folder=contact&filename=map Location Map] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100101222145/http://www.maskargo.com/module.php?folder=contact&filename=map |date=2010-01-01 }}." [[MASkargo]]. Retrieved on 22 February 2010. "Malaysia Airlines Cargo Sdn. Bhd. 1M, Zone C, Advanced Cargo Centre KLIA Free Commercial Zone, Southern Support Zone Kuala Lumpur International Airport 64000 Sepang Selangor, Malaysia"</ref> [[Malaysia Airports]] has its head office in the Malaysia Airports Corporate Office in the Persiaran Korporat KLIA.<ref>"[http://www.malaysiaairports.com.my/index.php/component/content/article/283.html Contact Information] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170809042304/http://www.malaysiaairports.com.my/index.php/component/content/article/283.html |date=2017-08-09 }}." [[Malaysia Airports]]. Retrieved on May 23, 2011. "Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad Malaysia Airports Corporate Office, Persiaran Korporat KLIA, 64000 KLIA, Sepang, Selangor."</ref> [[Malaysia Airlines]] operates its Flight Management Building at KLIA. It includes the head office of MAS Golden Boutiques Sdn. Bhd.<ref>"[http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/my/en/contact.html Contact]." [[Malaysia Airlines]]. Retrieved on 31 October 2012. "MAS Golden Boutiques Sdn. Bhd. 1st Floor, MAS Flight Management Building 64000 Sepang, Kuala Lumpur International Airport Selangor, Malaysia"</ref>

==Airlines and destinations==

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| [[9 Air]] | [[Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport|Guiyang]],<ref name=AQKUL>{{cite web|title=New air route links Kuala Lumpur with northwest, southwest Chinese cities|url=https://www.macaubusiness.com/new-air-route-links-kuala-lumpur-with-northwest-southwest-chinese-cities}}</ref> [[Yinchuan Hedong International Airport|Yinchuan]]<ref name=AQKUL/>
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| [[Air Arabia]] | [[Sharjah International Airport|Sharjah]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Air Arabia to resume flights to Kuala Lumpur in 2023 |url=https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2022/12/14/air-arabia-to-resume-flights-to-kuala-lumpur-in-2023/ |website=Business Traveller |access-date=15 December 2022}}</ref>
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| [[Air China]] | [[Beijing Capital International Airport|Beijing–Capital]], [[Chengdu Tianfu International Airport|Chengdu–Tianfu]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=国航、南航、厦航、全日空、汉莎等20家国内外航司7月国际/地区航班计划|url=https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/YRhyXIulHw4Q27RlcFK5Aw |access-date=12 July 2023}}</ref>
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| [[Air India]] | [[Indira Gandhi International Airport|Delhi]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/240708-aisep24kul|title=AIR INDIA RESUMES DELHI – KUALA LUMPUR FROM MID-SEP 2024|work=Aeroroutes|access-date=8 July 2023}}</ref> 
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| [[Air Macau]] | [[Macau International Airport|Macau]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Air Macau resumes Kuala Lumpur service From Jan 2024 |url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/231215-nxjan24kul |website=Aeroroutes |access-date=15 December 2023}}</ref>
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| [[Air Mauritius]] | [[Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport|Mauritius]]
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| [[AirAsia]] | [[Ahmedabad Airport|Ahmedabad]],<ref name="AirAsia India expansion">{{cite web|url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/240117-akns24in|title=AIRASIA NS24 INDIA NETWORK ADDITIONS|work=Aeroroutes|access-date=17 January 2024}}</ref> [[Sultan Abdul Halim Airport|Alor Setar]], [[Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport|Amritsar]],<ref name="Kuala">{{cite web|url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/240903-akoct24atq|title=AirAsia Adds Kuala Lumpur – Amritsar Service From Oct 2024|work=Aeroroutes|access-date=3 September 2024}}</ref> [[Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan Airport|Balikpapan]],<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/230104-akbpn |title=AirAsia Resumes Kuala Lumpur – Balikpapan Route in 1Q23 |date=4 January 2023 |website=Aeroroutes |access-date=4 January 2023}}</ref> [[Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport|Banda Aceh]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CihcKhtBSGv/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= |title=Resmi! AirAsia Akan Terbangi Rute Banda Aceh–Kuala Lumpur Oktober Nanti |publisher=Instagram via @infobandaaceh |date= |access-date=15 September 2022}}</ref> [[Brunei International Airport|Bandar Seri Begawan]], [[Don Mueang International Airport|Bangkok–Don Mueang]], [[Syamsudin Noor Airport|Banjarmasin]],<ref>{{cite news|url=https://banjarmasin.tribunnews.com/2025/08/01/rute-banjarmasin-kuala-lumpur-dimulai-20-oktober-2025-imigrasi-siapkan-personel-dan-konter|title=Rute Banjarmasin-Kuala Lumpur Dimulai 20 Oktober 2025, Imigrasi Siapkan Personel dan Konter|last1=Huda|first1=Nurholis|last2=Hakim|first2=Budi Arif Rahman|work=banjarmasin.tribunnews.com|publisher=banjarmasin.tribunnews.com|lang=Indonesian|access-date=18 August 2025}}</ref> [[Kempegowda International Airport|Bengaluru]], [[Bintulu Airport|Bintulu]], [[Chennai International Airport|Chennai]], [[Chiang Mai International Airport|Chiang Mai]], [[Bandaranaike International Airport|Colombo–Bandaranaike]], [[Lien Khuong Airport|Da Lat]],<ref>{{cite web |title=AIRASIA RESUMES KUALA LUMPUR – DA LAT ROUTE IN NW24 |url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/240807-aknw24dli |website=Aeroroutes |access-date=7 August 2024}}</ref> [[Da Nang International Airport|Da Nang]], [[Darwin International Airport|Darwin]],<ref>{{cite web |title=AirAsia Direct Darwin-Kuala Lumpur Route Launched |url=https://www.miragenews.com/airasia-direct-darwin-kuala-lumpur-route-1426481/#google_vignette |website=miragenews.com |publisher=Mirage.News |access-date=17 March 2025 |date=16 March 2025}}</ref> [[Ngurah Rai International Airport|Denpasar]], [[Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport|Dhaka]], [[Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport|Guangzhou]],<ref name="China">{{cite web |title=AirAsia Feb/Mar 2023 Gradual Service Resumptions to China / Macau |url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/230126-akcn |website=Aeroroutes |access-date=26 January 2023}}</ref> [[Guilin Liangjiang International Airport|Guilin]],<ref name="ChinaJune">{{cite web |title=AirAsia / AirAsia X Mainland China routes resumption from June 2023 |url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/230516-akd7jun23cn |website=Aeroroutes |access-date=16 May 2023}}</ref> [[Noi Bai International Airport|Hanoi]], [[Tan Son Nhat International Airport|Ho Chi Minh City]], [[Hong Kong International Airport|Hong Kong]], [[Rajiv Gandhi International Airport|Hyderabad]], [[Jaipur International Airport|Jaipur]],<ref name="AirAsia India expansion"/> [[Soekarno–Hatta International Airport|Jakarta–Soekarno-Hatta]], [[Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport|Jieyang]], [[Senai International Airport|Johor Bahru]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://explorasa.my/2014/03/pengalaman-pertama-menaiki-airasia-dari-kl-ke-johor-bahru/ |title=Tambang Murah dan Khidmat Yang Baik Dengan AirAsia &#124; eXplorasa |publisher=Explorasa.my |date= 15 March 2014|access-date=16 March 2022}}</ref> [[Kaohsiung International Airport|Kaohsiung]],<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/221007-aknw22khh |title=AirAsia resumes Kuala Lumpur – Kaohsiung service from Nov 2022 |date=7 October 2022 |website=Aeroroutes |access-date=9 October 2022}}</ref> [[Cochin International Airport|Kochi]], [[Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport|Kolkata]], [[Sultan Ismail Petra Airport|Kota Bharu]], [[Kota Kinabalu International Airport|Kota Kinabalu]], [[Kozhikode International Airport|Kozhikode]],<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.deccanherald.com/business/companies/airasia-to-fly-from-five-more-indian-cities-by-year-end-2912761 | title=AirAsia to fly from five more Indian cities by year-end }}</ref> [[Krabi International Airport|Krabi]], [[Sultan Mahmud Airport|Kuala Terengganu]], [[Kuching International Airport|Kuching]], [[Kunming Changshui International Airport|Kunming]],<ref name="China"/> [[Labuan Airport|Labuan]], [[Komodo International Airport|Labuan Bajo]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://travel.kompas.com/read/2024/06/12/160400127/bandara-internasional-komodo-akan-layani-rute-kuala-lumpur-labuan-bajo-pada |title=AirAsia Buka Rute Kuala Lumpur-Labuan Bajo pada September 2024 |work=travel.kompas.com|date=12 June 2024 |access-date=12 June 2024 |last1=Media |first1=Kompas Cyber }}</ref> [[Langkawi International Airport|Langkawi]], [[Lombok International Airport|Lombok]], [[Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport|Lucknow]],<ref>{{cite web|first=Jim|last=Liu|url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/240620-aksep24lko|title=AIRASIA PLANS LUCKNOW SEP 2024 LAUNCH|website=Aeroroutes|date=20 June 2024|access-date=20 June 2024}}</ref> [[Macau International Airport|Macau]],<ref name="China"/> [[Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport|Makassar]], [[Velana International Airport|Malé]], [[Ninoy Aquino International Airport|Manila]], [[Kualanamu International Airport|Medan]], [[Miri Airport|Miri]], [[Nanning Wuxu International Airport|Nanning]], [[Cam Ranh International Airport|Nha Trang]],<ref name="Airasia">{{cite web|url=https://aeroroutes.com/eng/220509-akns22intl|title=AirAsia May - Oct 2022 International Operations Update - 08MAY22|access-date=13 June 2022}}</ref> [[Minangkabau International Airport|Padang]], [[Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport|Palembang]],<ref name="temp1">{{cite web|url=https://www.tempo.co/hiburan/airasia-tambah-rute-ke-palembang-dan-semarang-1725581|title=AirAsia Adds Routes to Palembang and Semarang|website=Tempo.co|access-date=17 June 2025}}</ref> [[Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport|Pekanbaru]], [[Penang International Airport|Penang]], [[Perth Airport|Perth]],<ref>{{cite news|title=AirAsia suspends Kuala Lumpur-Perth A320 flights till December 2024|url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/241017-ak4q24per |website=Aeroroutes |access-date=17 October 2024}}</ref> [[Phu Quoc International Airport|Phu Quoc]],<ref name="Airasia"/> [[Phuket International Airport|Phuket]], [[Supadio International Airport|Pontianak]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Horeee, AirAsia buka rute internasional dari Pontianak mulai September|url=https://jateng.antaranews.com/berita/586681/airasia-buka-rute-internasional-dari-pontianak-mulai-september|website=jateng.antaranews.com|lang=Indonesian|access-date=18 June 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/250723-aknw25pnk|title=AirAsia Resumes Pontianak Service in 4Q25|date=23 July 2025|website=aeroroutes}}</ref> [[Sandakan Airport|Sandakan]], [[Jenderal Achmad Yani International Airport|Semarang]],<ref name="temp1"/> [[Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport|Shenzhen]],<ref name="China"/> [[Sibu Airport|Sibu]], [[Sihanouk International Airport|Sihanoukville]],<ref name="rna">{{cite web |title=AirAsia July – Oct 2024 Regional Network Addition Summary |url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/240625-akjul24 |website=Aeroroutes |access-date=26 June 2024}}</ref> [[Changi Airport|Singapore]], [[Tawau Airport|Tawau]], [[Thiruvananthapuram International Airport|Thiruvananthapuram]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/231213-akfeb24trv|title=AirAsia resumes Thiruvananthapuram service from Feb 2024|website=AeroRoutes|date=13 December 2023}}</ref> [[Tiruchirappalli International Airport|Tiruchirappalli]], [[Wattay International Airport|Vientiane]],<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/240419-akjul24vte| title=AirAsia to resumes Kuala Lumpur-Vientiane route in July 2024|website=AeroRoutes|date=25 April 2024}}</ref> [[Yogyakarta International Airport|Yogyakarta–International]]
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| [[AirAsia Cambodia]] | [[Techo International Airport (Cambodia)|Phnom Penh]],<ref>{{cite web |title=AirAsia Cambodia plans Kuala Lumpur launch in August 2024 |url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/240722-ktaug24kul |website=Aeroroutes |access-date=22 July 2024}}</ref> [[Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport|Siem Reap]],<ref name="aa1">{{cite web|title=AirAsia Cambodia Expands Kuala Lumpur Network From mid-June 2025|url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/250604-ktjun25kul}}</ref> [[Sihanoukville International Airport|Sihanoukville]]<ref name="aa1"/>
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| [[AirAsia X]] | [[Almaty International Airport|Almaty]],<ref>{{cite news |last1=Liu |first1=Jim |title=AirAsia X Expands Almaty Flights in 2H25 |url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/250424-d72h25ala |access-date=24 April 2025 |work=AeroRoutes |date=24 April 2025 |language=en-CA}}</ref> [[Beijing Daxing International Airport|Beijing–Daxing]],<ref>{{cite web |title=AirAsia X resumes Beijing service in NS23 |url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/230227-d7bjs |website=Aeroroutes |access-date=27 February 2023}}</ref> [[Changsha Huanghua International Airport|Changsha]], [[Chengdu Tianfu International Airport|Chengdu–Tianfu]],<ref name="ChinaJune"/> [[Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport|Chongqing]],<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.traveldailynews.asia/aviation/airasia-x-resumes-kuala-lumpur-to-chongqing-flights/ |title=AirAsia X resumes Kuala Lumpur to Chongqing flights |last=|first=|work=traveldailynews.asia|publisher=|location=|access-date=6 August 2024}}</ref> [[Indira Gandhi International Airport|Delhi]],<ref>{{cite news |last1=Karp |first1=Aaron |title=AirAsia X Rebuilding Network After Two-Year Grounding |url=https://www.routesonline.com/news/29/breaking-news/297858/airasia-x-rebuilding-network-after-two-year-grounding/ |work=Routes|publisher=Informa Markets|access-date=6 April 2022}}</ref> [[Ngurah Rai International Airport|Denpasar]],<ref>{{cite web |title=AirAsia X resumes Denpasar service from late-Nov 2022 |url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/221111-d7nov22dps |website=Aeroroutes |access-date=11 November 2022}}</ref> [[Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport|Hangzhou]],<ref name="China"/> [[Sabiha Gökçen International Airport|Istanbul–Sabiha Gökçen]],<ref>{{cite web |title=AirAsia X Schedules Istanbul Mid-Nov 2025 Launch |url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/250810-d7nw25saw |website=Aeroroutes |access-date=10 August 2025}}</ref> [[Jinnah International Airport|Karachi]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Airasia X expands network with new route to Karachi |url=https://thesun.my/business-news/airasia-x-expands-network-with-new-route-to-karachi-OM13798556 |website=thesun.my |publisher=Sun Media Corporation Sdn. Bhd. |access-date=13 March 2025 |date=13 March 2025}}</ref> [[Melbourne Airport|Melbourne]],<ref name="D7 Aus">{{cite web|url=https://aeroroutes.com/eng/220718-d7nw22sw|title=AirAsia X resumes Auckland / Melbourne service in Nov 2022}}</ref> [[Kansai International Airport|Osaka–Kansai]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/221206-d7dec22|title=AirAsia X Dec 2022 – Mar 2023 Service Adjustment – 04DEC22|work=AeroRoutes|date=6 December 2022|access-date=6 December 2022}}</ref> [[Incheon International Airport|Seoul–Incheon]], [[Shanghai Pudong International Airport|Shanghai–Pudong]],<ref name="China"/> [[Sydney Airport|Sydney]],<ref>{{cite news|url=https://aeroroutes.com/eng/220609-d7sep22syd|title=AirAsia X resumes Sydney service from Sep 2022|access-date=24 June 2022}}</ref> [[Taoyuan International Airport|Taipei–Taoyuan]],<ref name="flightglobal.com">{{cite web | url=https://www.flightglobal.com/strategy/airasia-x-bets-on-medium-haul-market-as-london-relaunch-pushed-back/150596.article | title=AirAsia X bets on medium haul market, as London relaunch pushed back }}</ref> [[Tashkent International Airport|Tashkent]],<ref>{{cite news|url=https://newsroom.airasia.com/news/airasia-x-expands-central-asia-reach-with-new-route-to-tashkent-uzbekistan|title=AirAsia X expands Central Asia reach with new route to Tashkent, Uzbekistan|access-date=23 June 2025}}</ref> [[Haneda Airport|Tokyo–Haneda]], [[Xi'an Xianyang International Airport|Xi'an]]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://soyacincau.com/2024/01/22/airasia-x-resume-kuala-lumpur-xi-an-china-flights/ | title=AirAsia X resumes Kuala Lumpur to Xi'An, China route }}</ref><br /> '''Seasonal:''' [[King Abdulaziz International Airport|Jeddah]],<ref name="flightglobal.com"/> [[New Chitose Airport|Sapporo–Chitose]]<ref name="ctsresume">{{cite web |author1=Shahrizal |title=AirAsia X Resumes Direct Flights To Hokkaido For Malaysian Travellers - BusinessToday |url=https://www.businesstoday.com.my/2024/10/24/airasia-x-resumes-direct-flights-to-hokkaido-for-malaysian-travellers/ |website=businesstoday.com |publisher=Reach Publishing Sdn Bhd |access-date=1 September 2025 |date=24 October 2024}}</ref><ref name="ctsadd">{{cite web |last1=Liu |first1=Jim |title=AirAsia X NW25 Hokkaido Service Increases |url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/250708-d7nw25cts |website=AeroRoutes |access-date=1 September 2025 |language=en-CA |date=8 July 2025}}</ref>
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| [[All Nippon Airways]] | [[Haneda Airport|Tokyo–Haneda]], [[Narita International Airport|Tokyo–Narita]]
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| [[Batik Air]] | [[Soekarno–Hatta International Airport|Jakarta–Soekarno-Hatta]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Batik Air resumes Jakarta – Kuala Lumpur service late-June 2022 |url=https://aeroroutes.com/eng/220616-idjun22kul |website=Aeroroutes |access-date=16 June 2022}}</ref> 
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| [[Batik Air Malaysia]] | [[Sultan Abdul Halim Airport|Alor Setar]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/240906-oddec24aor|title=Batik Air Malaysia Adds Alor Setar From Dec 2024|publisher=Aeroroutes|access-date=6 September 2024}}</ref> [[Don Mueang International Airport|Bangkok–Don Mueang]], [[Hang Nadim International Airport|Batam]],<ref name="OD_Feb2024">{{cite web|url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/231222-odfeb24|title=Batik Air Malaysia Additional Routes Launch in Feb 2024|publisher=Aeroroutes|date=22 December 2023|access-date=22 December 2023}}</ref> [[Kempegowda International Airport|Bengaluru]],<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2022/07/814361/batik-air-restores-network-mumbai-kochi-and-bangalore | title=Batik Air restores network to Mumbai, Kochi and Bangalore| date=18 July 2022}}</ref> [[Bintulu Airport|Bintulu]],<ref name=GT>[https://www.gayatravel.com.my/batik-air-expands-network-with-three-new-routes-to-sabah-and-sarawak/ Batik Air Expands Network with Three New Routes to Sabah and Sarawak] Gaya Travel, 10 October 2024</ref> [[Brisbane Airport|Brisbane]],<ref>{{cite web | url=https://aeroroutes.com/eng/220513-odmel | title=Batik Air Malaysia resumes Melbourne from mid-June 2022 }}</ref> [[Changsha Huanghua International Airport|Changsha]],<ref name="aeroroutes.com">{{cite web|title=Batik Air Malaysia NS25 Mainland China Network Additions|url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/241216-odns25cn}}</ref> [[Chengdu Tianfu International Airport|Chengdu–Tianfu]],<ref name="Batik3Q23">{{cite web |title=Batik Air Malaysia resumes Chengdu / Zhengzhou service in 3Q23 |url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/230420-odjul23 |website=Aeroroutes |access-date=20 April 2023}}</ref> [[Bandaranaike International Airport|Colombo–Bandaranaike]] (resumes 11 December 2025),<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.batikair.com.my/new-routes|title=Batik Air fly to over 60 destinations across 20 countries, and counting!}}{{Dead link|date=September 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}</ref> [[Da Nang International Airport|Da Nang]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/220902-oddec22dad|title=Batik Air Malaysia resumes Da Nang service in Dec 2022}}</ref> [[Indira Gandhi International Airport|Delhi]], [[Ngurah Rai International Airport|Denpasar]], [[Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport|Dhaka]], [[Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport|Dili]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Batik Air Malaysia Adds Dili Service in NS25|url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/250318-odns25dil}}</ref> [[Dubai International Airport|Dubai–International]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/230818-odnw23dxb|title=Batik Air Malaysia Moves Dubai Launch to Mid-Nov 2023}}</ref> [[Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport|Guangzhou]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Batik Air Malaysia resumes Guangzhou service in mid-Jan 2023 |url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/230120-odcan |website=Aeroroutes |access-date=20 January 2023}}</ref> [[Haikou Meilan International Airport|Haikou]], [[Noi Bai International Airport|Hanoi]], [[Hat Yai International Airport|Hat Yai]],<ref name="batik1">{{cite web |title=BATIK AIR MALAYSIA EXPANDS THAILAND NETWORK FROM SEP 2024|url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/240701-odsep24th|website=Aeroroutes |access-date=1 July 2024}}</ref> [[Hong Kong International Airport|Hong Kong]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Batik Air Malaysia resumes Hong Kong service from August 2023 |url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/230519-odaug23hkg |website=Aeroroutes |access-date=19 May 2023}}</ref> [[Soekarno–Hatta International Airport|Jakarta–Soekarno-Hatta]], [[King Abdulaziz International Airport|Jeddah]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Batik Air Malaysia adds A330 Jeddah service from August 2023 |url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/230626-odaug23jed |website=Aeroroutes |access-date=6 July 2023}}</ref> [[Senai International Airport|Johor Bahru]],<ref>{{cite web |title= Batik Air Malaysia resumes KL - Johor Bahru service In NS23 |url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/230412-odjhb|work=AeroRoutes|date=12 April 2023|access-date=12 April 2023}}</ref> [[Jinnah International Airport|Karachi]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Hello Karachi! |url=https://www.malindoair.com/promo/hello-karachi |website=Batik Air Malaysia|access-date=4 September 2023}}</ref> [[Tribhuvan International Airport|Kathmandu]], [[Cochin International Airport|Kochi]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://aeroroutes.com/eng/220609-od3q22in|title=Batik Air Malaysia 3Q 2022 India restorations}}</ref> [[Sultan Ismail Petra Airport|Kota Bharu]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.malindoair.com/news-events/2023/12/26/BATIK-AIR-SETS-ITS-SIGHTS-ON-ENHANCING-DOMESTIC-CONNECTIVITY-FROM-KLIA|title=BATIK AIR SETS ITS SIGHTS ON ENHANCING DOMESTIC CONNECTIVITY FROM KLIA|date=22 December 2023 }}</ref> [[Kota Kinabalu International Airport|Kota Kinabalu]], [[Krabi International Airport|Krabi]],<ref name="batik1"/> [[Kuching International Airport|Kuching]], [[Kunming Changshui International Airport|Kunming]],<ref name="OD_Feb2024"/> [[Allama Iqbal International Airport|Lahore]], [[Langkawi International Airport|Langkawi]], [[Lombok International Airport|Lombok]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Batik Air Malaysia adds Mataram/Lombok service from August 2024 |url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/240604-odaug24lop |date=4 June 2024 |website=AeroRoutes |language=en-CA}}</ref> [[Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport|Makassar]] (begins 2 February 2026),<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/251014-od1q26id|title=Batik Air Malaysia 1Q26 Indonesia Network Additions|last=|first=|work=Aeroroutes|publisher=|location=|access-date=15 October 2025}}</ref> [[Velana International Airport|Malé]],<ref name=MALSEO>{{cite web |url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/230324-od2q23|title= Batik Air Malaysia adds Male / Seoul in 2Q23 |work=AeroRoutes|access-date=24 March 2022}}</ref> [[Kualanamu International Airport|Medan]],<ref>{{cite web | url=https://travel.kompas.com/read/2023/11/06/190700127/batik-air-layani-rute-sumatera-utara-ke-kuala-lumpur-dan-penang | title=Batik Air Layani Rute Sumatera Utara ke Kuala Lumpur dan Penang | work=KOMPAS.com | date=6 November 2023 | last1=Media | first1=Kompas Cyber }}</ref> [[Melbourne Airport|Melbourne]],<ref>{{cite web | url=https://aeroroutes.com/eng/220513-odmel | title=Batik Air Malaysia tesumes Melbourne from mid-June 2022|publisher=Aeroroutes|date=13 May 2022}}</ref> [[Miri Airport|Miri]],<ref name=GT/><ref>[https://www.theborneopost.com/2016/07/02/malindo-air-resumes-suspended-kl-miri-flight-kl-sibu-next/ Malindo Air resumes suspended KL-Miri flight, KL-Sibu next] Borneo Post Online, 2 July 2016</ref> [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport|Mumbai–Shivaji]], [[Naha Airport|Naha]],<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/230412-odjp | title=Batik Air Malaysia adds Okinawa from Aug 2023; Osaka Increases |access-date= 12 April 2023}}</ref> [[Kansai International Airport|Osaka–Kansai]] (resumes 15 December 2025),<ref>{{cite web |last1=Liu |first1=Jim |title=Batik Air Malaysia Resumes Osaka Service From Dec 2025 |url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/250828-odnw25kix |website=AeroRoutes |access-date=28 August 2025 |language=en-CA |date=28 August 2025}}</ref> [[Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport|Palembang]],<ref>{{cite web |last1=Liu |first1=Jim |title=Batik Air Malaysia Adds Palembang Service From Sep 2025 |url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/250714-odsep25plm |website=AeroRoutes |access-date=11 September 2025 |language=en-CA |date=14 July 2025}}</ref> [[Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport|Pekanbaru]], [[Penang International Airport|Penang]], [[Perth Airport|Perth]], [[Phuket International Airport|Phuket]],<ref>{{cite web | url=https://aeroroutes.com/eng/220708-odaug22hkt | title=Batik Air Malaysia resumes Phuket service from August 2022|publisher=Aeroroutes|access-date=8 July 2022}}</ref> [[Supadio International Airport|Pontianak]] (begins 5 January 2026),<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/251014-od1q26id|title=Batik Air Malaysia 1Q26 Indonesia Network Additions|last=|first=|work=Aeroroutes|publisher=|location=|access-date=15 October 2025}}</ref> [[Sandakan Airport|Sandakan]],<ref name=GT/> [[Incheon International Airport|Seoul–Incheon]],<ref name=MALSEO/> [[Sibu Airport|Sibu]],<ref name="batikairmalaysiadomestic2023">{{cite web|url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/231227-odfeb24my|title=Batik Air Malaysia Feb 2024 Domestic Routes Addition|publisher=Aeroroutes|date=27 December 2023|access-date=27 December 2023}}</ref> [[Changi Airport|Singapore]], [[Juanda International Airport|Surabaya]],<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/240705-odaug24id | title=BATIK AIR MALAYSIA AUGUST 2024 INDONESIA NETWORK EXPANSION |access-date= 5 July 2024}}</ref> [[Sydney Airport|Sydney]],<ref>{{cite news|last=Clark|first=Jamie|url=https://aviationsourcenews.com/news/batik-air-to-resume-sydney-services/|title=Batik Air to Resume Sydney Services|work=Aviation Source|access-date=19 November 2022|archive-date=27 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230327164012/https://aviationsourcenews.com/news/batik-air-to-resume-sydney-services/}}</ref> [[Taoyuan International Airport|Taipei–Taoyuan]],<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/221104-od1q23tpe | title=Batik Air Malaysia resumes Taipei service in 1Q23 }}</ref> [[Tashkent International Airport|Tashkent]],<ref>{{cite news |last1=Liu |first1=Jim |title=Batik Air Malaysia NW25 Tashkent Aircraft Changes |url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/251003-odnw25tas |access-date=3 October 2025 |work=AeroRoutes |date=3 October 2025 |language=en-CA}}</ref> [[Tawau Airport|Tawau]],<ref name="batikairmalaysiadomestic2023"/> [[Tiruchirappalli International Airport|Tiruchirappalli]], [[Narita International Airport|Tokyo–Narita]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/221027-oddec22nrt|title=Batik Air Malaysia adds Tokyo service from mid-Dec 2022}}</ref> [[Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport|Xiamen]],<ref name="aeroroutes.com"/> [[Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport|Zhengzhou]]<ref name="Batik3Q23"/><br>'''Seasonal Charter:''' [[Dunhuang Mogao International Airport|Dunhuang]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=Flight history for Batik Air Malaysia flight OD638|url=https://www.flightradar24.com/data/flights/od638|website=flightradar24.com|access-date=21 August 2025}}</ref> [[Guilin Liangjiang International Airport|Guilin]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=Flight history for Batik Air Malaysia flight OD694|url=https://www.flightradar24.com/data/flights/od694|website=flightradar24.com|access-date=8 September 2025}}</ref> [[Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport|Guiyang]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=Flight history for Batik Air Malaysia flight OD608|url=https://www.flightradar24.com/data/flights/od608|website=flightradar24.com|access-date=10 November 2025}}</ref> [[Harbin Taiping International Airport|Harbin]] (begins 22 December 2025),<ref>{{cite web|title=Batik Air Malaysia Adds Harbin Service in NW25|url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/250825-odnw25hrb}}</ref> [[Huangshan Tunxi International Airport|Huangshan]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=Flight history for Batik Air Malaysia flight OD676|url=https://www.flightradar24.com/data/flights/od676|website=flightradar24.com|access-date=30 August 2025}}</ref> [[Ordos Ejin Horo International Airport|Ordos]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=Flight history for Batik Air Malaysia flight OD626|url=https://www.flightradar24.com/data/flights/od626|website=flightradar24.com|access-date=20 August 2025}}</ref> [[Sanya Phoenix International Airport|Sanya]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Flight history for Batik Air Malaysia flight OD630|url=https://www.flightradar24.com/data/flights/od630|website=flightradar24.com|access-date=10 November 2025}}</ref>
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| {{nowrap|[[Biman Bangladesh Airlines]]}} | [[Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport|Dhaka]]
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| [[British Airways]] | [[Heathrow Airport|London–Heathrow]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://m.economictimes.com/news/international/business/british-airways-to-cancel-hundreds-of-winter-flights-on-rolls-royce-parts-delays-ft-says/articleshow/114157316.cms|title= British Airways delays Kuala Lumpur resumption to April 2025|newspaper= The Economic Times|date= 11 October 2024}}</ref>
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| [[Cambodia Airways]] | [[Techo International Airport (Cambodia)|Phnom Penh]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Cambodia Airways Plans Kuala Lumpur mid-April 2024 Launch|url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/240404-krns24kul}}</ref> 
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| [[Cathay Pacific]] | [[Hong Kong International Airport|Hong Kong]]<ref name="Executive Traveller">{{cite web|title=Cathay Pacific to take over Kuala Lumpur flights of Cathay Dragon|url=https://www.executivetraveller.com/news/cathay-pacific-to-take-over-kuala-lumpur-flights-of-cathay-dragon|website=www.executivetraveller.com|date=27 November 2020}}</ref>
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| [[Cebu Pacific]] | [[Ninoy Aquino International Airport|Manila]]
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| [[China Airlines]] | [[Taoyuan International Airport|Taipei–Taoyuan]]<ref>{{OAGWorldAug2025Ref|title=Taipei, Chinese Taipei TPE|pages=1253-1255}}</ref>
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| [[China Eastern Airlines]] | [[Beijing Daxing International Airport|Beijing–Daxing]],<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2024/01/997393/malaysia-china-tourism-takes-shanghai-and-china-eastern-airlines-boost | title=Malaysia-China tourism takes off: Shanghai and China Eastern Airlines boost flights to 62 weekly &#124; New Straits Times | date=4 January 2024 }}</ref> [[Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport|Hangzhou]],<ref>{{cite web |title=China Eastern adds Hangzhou – Kuala Lumpur in NS23 |url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/230308-mukul|website=Aeroroutes |access-date=9 March 2022}}</ref> [[Kunming Changshui International Airport|Kunming]],<ref>{{cite web |title=China Eastern adds Kunming – Kuala Lumpur from March 2024 |url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/240314-muns24kul |website=Aeroroutes |access-date=14 March 2024}}</ref> [[Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport|Lanzhou]],<ref>{{cite web|title=China Eastern Introduces Direct Lanzhou-Kuala Lumpur Route|url=https://www.travelandleisureasia.com/my/news/malaysia-launches-lanzhou-to-kuala-lumpur-direct-flights}}</ref> [[Nanjing Lukou International Airport|Nanjing]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/240507-mu2q24mysg|title=China Eastern 2Q24 Nanjing / Wuhan SE Asia Network Additions|publisher=AeroRoutes|date=7 May 2024|access-date=7 May 2024}}</ref> [[Shanghai Pudong International Airport|Shanghai–Pudong]], [[Wuhan Tianhe International Airport|Wuhan]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://english.news.cn/20240403/205f5e25f08a4616921c707d7fe1cf84/c.html|title=Central China's Wuhan to resume direct passenger flights to Kuala Lumpur|publisher=Xinhua News|date=3 April 2024|access-date=4 April 2024}}</ref> [[Taiyuan Wusu International Airport|Taiyuan]],<ref>{{cite web |title=China Eastern Airlines Expands Global Reach With New Taiyuan-Kuala Lumpur Route |url=https://www.tourism.gov.my/media/view/china-eastern-airlines-expands-global-reach-with-new-taiyuan-kuala-lumpur-route |website=www.tourism.gov.my |publisher=Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board (MTPB) |access-date=13 September 2025 |language=en |date=12 September 2025}}</ref> [[Xi'an Xianyang International Airport|Xi'an]]<ref>{{cite web|title=China Eastern Airlines launches Xi'an-Kuala Lumpur flights via Kunming| date=23 February 2025 |url=https://www.bernama.com/en/news.php/sports/news.php?id=2395561}}</ref> 
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| {{nowrap|[[China Southern Airlines]]}} | [[Changsha Huanghua International Airport|Changsha]],<ref>{{cite web |title=China Southern / Xiamen Airlines NW22 International Operations – 30OCT22 |url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/221031-czmfnw22intl |website=Aeroroutes |access-date=31 October 2022}}</ref> [[Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport|Guangzhou]], [[Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport|Shenzhen]],<ref>{{cite web |title=China Southern adds Shenzhen – Kuala Lumpur in NS24 |url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/240228-czns24szxkul |website=Aeroroutes |access-date=28 February 2024}}</ref> [[Urumqi Diwopu International Airport|Urumqi]],<ref>{{cite web|title=China Southern Airlines to open up Urumqi-Guangzhou-Kuala Lumpur route|url=https://www.newsgd.com/node_99363c4f3b/fd0f1592e0.shtml}}</ref> [[Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport|Zhengzhou]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/240507-czjun24cgokul|title=China Southern resumes Zhengzhou - Kuala Lumpur from late June 2024|publisher=AeroRoutes|date=7 May 2024|access-date=7 May 2024}}</ref>
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| [[Citilink]] | [[Soekarno–Hatta International Airport|Jakarta–Soekarno-Hatta]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/DLtYyp8gqoF/?igsh=c3hiMXhnN3dnNzlz|title=Setelah keliling makan es campur Kini terbang langsung dari/ke Kuala Lumpur|last=|first=|work=Instagram|publisher=|location=|access-date= 5 July 2025}}</ref>
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| [[Drukair]] | '''Seasonal:''' [[Paro International Airport|Paro]] (begins 20 November 2025)<ref>{{cite web |last1=Liu |first1=Jim |title=Drukair Lists Kuala Lumpur Schedule in NW25 |url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/250929-kbnw25kul |website=AeroRoutes |access-date=30 September 2025 |language=en-CA |date=29 September 2025}}</ref>
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| [[Emirates (airline)|Emirates]] | [[Dubai International Airport|Dubai–International]]
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| [[Ethiopian Airlines]] | [[Addis Ababa Bole International Airport|Addis Ababa]], [[Changi Airport|Singapore]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Graham |first1=Matt |title=Ethiopian Airlines Fifth-Freedom Routes |url=https://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/ethiopian-fifth-freedom-routes/ |website=Australian Frequent Flyer |access-date=1 October 2024 |date=19 March 2023}}</ref>
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| [[Etihad Airways]] | [[Zayed International Airport|Abu Dhabi]]
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| [[EVA Air]] | [[Taoyuan International Airport|Taipei–Taoyuan]]<ref>{{OAGWorldAug2025Ref|title=Taipei, Chinese Taipei TPE|pages=1253-1255}}</ref> 
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| [[Firefly (airline)|Firefly]] | [[Mactan–Cebu International Airport|Cebu]] (begins 2 December 2025),<ref name="magexpand25/26">{{cite web |last1=Bahari |first1=Bilqis |title=Malaysia Airlines, Firefly soar higher with new regional, international routes {{!}} New Straits Times |url=https://www.nst.com.my/business/corporate/2025/09/1270721/malaysia-airlines-firefly-soar-higher-new-regional-international |website=NST Online |publisher=New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd |access-date=5 September 2025 |language=en |date=5 September 2025}}</ref> [[Haikou Meilan International Airport|Haikou]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/240606-fyjun24hak|title=Firefly Schedules Kuala Lumpur – Haikou From mid-June 2024}}</ref> [[Senai International Airport|Johor Bahru]],<ref name="FYMove">{{cite web |title=Firefly Moves Jet Operation to KLIA From mid-August 2025 |url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/250730-fyaug25kul |website=Aeroroutes |access-date=31 July 2025}}</ref> [[Sultan Ismail Petra Airport|Kota Bharu]],<ref name="FYMove"/> [[Kota Kinabalu International Airport|Kota Kinabalu]],<ref name="FYMove"/> [[Krabi International Airport|Krabi]],<ref name="magexpand25/26"/> [[Sultan Mahmud Airport|Kuala Terengganu]],<ref name="FYMove"/> [[Kuching International Airport|Kuching]],<ref name="FYMove"/> [[Penang International Airport|Penang]],<ref>{{cite web | title=Firefly begins Kuala Lumpur - Penang service from mid-June 2024 |url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/240624-fyjun24kulpen |website=Aeroroutes |access-date=29 November 2024}}</ref> [[Sibu Airport|Sibu]],<ref name="FYMove"/> [[Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport|Siem Reap]] (begins 27 November 2025),<ref name="magexpand25/26"/>  [[Changi Airport|Singapore]],<ref name="FYMove"/> [[Tawau Airport|Tawau]]<ref name="FYMove"/>
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| [[FitsAir]] | [[Bandaranaike International Airport|Colombo–Bandaranaike]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Liu |first1=Jim |title=FitsAir April 2025 Network Expansion |url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/250310-8dns25 |website=aeroroutes.com |publisher=Aeroroutes |access-date=11 March 2025 |date=11 March 2025}}</ref>
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| [[Garuda Indonesia]] | [[Soekarno–Hatta International Airport|Jakarta–Soekarno-Hatta]]
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| [[Hainan Airlines]] | [[Haikou International Airport|Haikou]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Hainan Airlines Adds Haikou – Kuala Lumpur Service in 2Q25|url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/250411-huns25kul}}</ref> 
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| [[Himalaya Airlines]] | [[Tribhuvan International Airport|Kathmandu]]
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| [[IndiGo]] | [[Kempegowda International Airport|Bengaluru]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/241118-6edec24kul|title=IndiGo Resumes Bengaluru – Kuala Lumpur From late-Dec 2024}}</ref> [[Chennai International Airport|Chennai]]
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| [[Indonesia AirAsia]] | [[Ngurah Rai International Airport|Denpasar]], [[Soekarno–Hatta International Airport|Jakarta–Soekarno-Hatta]], [[Lombok International Airport|Lombok]], [[Kualanamu International Airport|Medan]], [[Juanda International Airport|Surabaya]] 
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| [[Iran Airtour]] | [[Imam Khomeini International Airport|Tehran–Imam Khomeini]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://wanaen.com/direct-flights-between-tehran-and-kuala-lumpur-resume/|title=Direct Flights Between Tehran and Kuala Lumpur Resume|date=28 October 2025}}</ref>
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| [[Iraqi Airways]] | [[Baghdad International Airport|Baghdad]]<ref>{{cite news |title=Iraqi Airways resumes Kuala Lumpur from Feb 2024|url= https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/240112-iafeb24kul}}</ref>
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| [[Japan Airlines]] | [[Narita International Airport|Tokyo–Narita]] 
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| [[Jiangxi Air]] | [[Nanchang Changbei International Airport|Nanchang]]<ref>{{cite web |title=备战暑运 江西航空7~8月将新增多条航线 |url=https://finance.sina.com.cn/jjxw/2025-06-27/doc-infcnwik3872770.shtml?froms=ggmp |website=finance.sina.com.cn |access-date=11 September 2025 |language=zh |date=27 June 2025 |trans-title=Jiangxi Airlines will add several new routes in July and August in preparation for the summer travel rush}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Na |first1=Zhang |title=最新！南昌新增一大波新航线，直飞新加坡、吉隆坡_腾讯新闻 |url=https://news.qq.com/rain/a/20250612A04SAW00 |website=news.qq.com |access-date=11 September 2025 |language=zh-CN |date=12 June 2025 |trans-title=Latest! Nanchang adds a wave of new routes, direct flights to Singapore and Kuala Lumpur}}</ref>
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| [[Juneyao Air]] | [[Shanghai Pudong International Airport|Shanghai–Pudong]]<ref>{{cite web|last=Liu|first=Jim|title=Chinese Carriers 2Q25 Asia Network Additions|url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/250430-cn2q25asia|website=AeroRoutes|date=30 April 2025}}</ref>
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| [[KLM]] | [[Amsterdam Airport Schiphol|Amsterdam]], [[Soekarno–Hatta International Airport|Jakarta–Soekarno-Hatta]]<ref>{{cite web |title=KLM NW23 Intercontinental Network Changes – 26MAY23 |url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/230527-klnw23inc |website=Aeroroutes |access-date=27 May 2023}}</ref>
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| [[Korean Air]] | [[Incheon International Airport|Seoul–Incheon]]
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| [[Loong Air]] | [[Xi'an Xianyang International Airport|Xi'an]]<ref>{{cite web|last=Liu|first=Jim|url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/250702-gjns25kul|title=Loong Air Adds Xi'An – Kuala Lumpur From July 2025|website=AeroRoutes|date=2 July 2025}}</ref>
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| [[Malaysia Airlines]] | [[Adelaide Airport|Adelaide]], [[Ahmedabad Airport|Ahmedabad]],<ref name="MH India Expansion">{{cite web|url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/230902-mhnw23in|title=MALAYSIA AIRLINES FURTHER EXPANDS INDIA NETWORK IN NW23|work=Aeroroutes|access-date=2 September 2023}}</ref> [[Sultan Abdul Halim Airport|Alor Setar]], [[Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport|Amritsar]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/230828-mhnw23atq|title=MALAYSIA AIRLINES ADDS AMRITSAR SERVICE FROM NOV 2023|work=Aeroroutes|access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> [[Auckland Airport|Auckland]], [[Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan Airport|Balikpapan]],<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://kaltimpost.jawapos.com/balikpapan/2384972274/malaysia-airlines-buka-rute-ke-balikpapan-terbang-dua-kali-seminggu|title=Malaysia Airlines Opens Route to Balikpapan, Flying Twice a Week|website=kaltimpost|access-date=13 August 2024}}</ref> [[Suvarnabhumi Airport|Bangkok–Suvarnabhumi]],<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ahmed |first1=Arfath |title=Malaysia Airlines Top 10 Busiest International Routes in 2025 |url=https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2025/06/22/malaysia-airlines-top-10-busiest-international-routes-2025/ |website=Aviation A2Z |access-date=7 October 2025 |date=22 June 2025}}</ref> [[Beijing Daxing International Airport|Beijing–Daxing]], [[Kempegowda International Airport|Bengaluru]], [[Bintulu Airport|Bintulu]], [[Brisbane Airport|Brisbane]] (resumes 29 November 2025),<ref>{{cite web |last1=Flynn |first1=David |title=Malaysia Airlines restarts Brisbane flights |url=https://www.executivetraveller.com/news/malaysia-airlines-restarts-brisbane-flights |website=executivetraveller.com |publisher=Executive Traveller |access-date=18 April 2025 |date=18 April 2025}}</ref> [[Chengdu Tianfu International Airport|Chengdu–Tianfu]] (begins 9 January 2026),<ref>{{cite web |last1=Siew Li |first1=Kang |title=Malaysia Airlines to resume flights to Chengdu after nine years |url=https://theedgemalaysia.com/node/769468 |website=The Edge Malaysia |publisher=The Edge Communications Sdn. Bhd. |access-date=5 September 2025 |language=en |date=5 September 2025}}</ref> [[Chennai International Airport|Chennai]], [[Chiang Mai International Airport|Chiang Mai]],<ref name="Aeroroutes">{{cite web |url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/240322-mh3q24|title=Malaysia Airlines 3Q24 Regional Network Expansion|work=Aeroroutes|access-date=23 March 2024}}</ref> [[Bandaranaike International Airport|Colombo–Bandaranaike]], [[Da Nang International Airport|Da Nang]],<ref name="Aeroroutes"/> [[Indira Gandhi International Airport|Delhi]], [[Ngurah Rai International Airport|Denpasar]], [[Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport|Dhaka]], [[Hamad International Airport|Doha]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nst.com.my/business/2022/05/794980/malaysia-airlines-expands-international-network-new-direct-flight-doha|title=Malaysia Airlines expands international network with new direct flight to Doha|date=10 May 2022}}</ref> [[Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport|Guangzhou]], [[Noi Bai International Airport|Hanoi]], [[Tan Son Nhat International Airport|Ho Chi Minh City]], [[Hong Kong International Airport|Hong Kong]], [[Rajiv Gandhi International Airport|Hyderabad]], [[Soekarno–Hatta International Airport|Jakarta–Soekarno-Hatta]], [[King Abdulaziz International Airport|Jeddah]], [[Senai International Airport|Johor Bahru]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/content/dam/malaysia-airlines/mas/PDF/bookandplan/timetable/MH%20August%202016.pdf |title=Timetable |website=www.malaysiaairlines.com |access-date=11 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160906230331/http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/content/dam/malaysia-airlines/mas/PDF/bookandplan/timetable/MH%20August%202016.pdf |archive-date=6 September 2016 }}</ref> [[Tribhuvan International Airport|Kathmandu]], [[Cochin International Airport|Kochi]], [[Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport|Kolkata]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/business/malaysia-airlines-to-restart-kuala-lumpur-kolkata-direct-flights-from-december-2/cid/2054121|title=Malaysia Airlines to restart Kuala Lumpur-Kolkata direct flights from December 2|work=telegraphindia|access-date=8 October 2024}}</ref> [[Sultan Ismail Petra Airport|Kota Bharu]], [[Kota Kinabalu International Airport|Kota Kinabalu]], [[Sultan Mahmud Airport|Kuala Terengganu]], [[Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport|Kuantan]], [[Kuching International Airport|Kuching]], [[Labuan Airport|Labuan]], [[Langkawi International Airport|Langkawi]], [[Heathrow Airport|London–Heathrow]], [[Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport|Makassar]],<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sindomakassar.com/read/news/9948/malaysia-airline-buka-rute-makassar-kuala-lumpur-1721804839#google_vignette |title=Malaysia Airlines Opens Makassar-Kuala Lumpur Route|last=|first=|work=sindomakassar.com|publisher=|location=|access-date=24 July 2024}}</ref> [[Velana International Airport|Malé]],<ref name="Aeroroutes"/> [[Ninoy Aquino International Airport|Manila]], [[Kualanamu International Airport|Medan]], [[Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport|Medina]], [[Melbourne Airport|Melbourne]], [[Miri Airport|Miri]], [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport|Mumbai–Shivaji]], [[Kansai International Airport|Osaka–Kansai]], [[Charles de Gaulle Airport|Paris–Charles de Gaulle]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/240906-mhns25cdg|title=Malaysia Airlines resumes Paris service in late-1Q25|publisher=AeroRoutes|date=6 September 2024}}</ref> [[Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport|Pekanbaru]], [[Penang International Airport|Penang]], [[Perth Airport|Perth]], [[Techo International Airport (Cambodia)|Phnom Penh]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Transition of Flight Operations in Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH) to Techo International Airport (KTI) Effective 9 September 2025|url=https://www.malaysiaairlines.com/sg/en/mh-media-centre/important-for-you/techo-airport-transition.html |website=Malaysia Airlines |date=16 July 2025 |access-date=19 July 2025}}</ref> [[Phuket International Airport|Phuket]], [[Sandakan Airport|Sandakan]], [[Incheon International Airport|Seoul–Incheon]], [[Shanghai Pudong International Airport|Shanghai–Pudong]], [[Sibu Airport|Sibu]], [[Changi Airport|Singapore]], [[Juanda International Airport|Surabaya]], [[Sydney Airport|Sydney]], [[Taoyuan International Airport|Taipei–Taoyuan]], [[Tawau Airport|Tawau]], [[Thiruvananthapuram International Airport|Thiruvananthapuram]],<ref name="MH India Expansion"/> [[Narita International Airport|Tokyo–Narita]], [[Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport|Xiamen]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Malaysia Airlines NS24 International Service Changes – 21DEC23 |url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/231221-mhns24int |website=Aeroroutes |access-date=21 December 2023}}</ref> [[Yangon International Airport|Yangon]], [[Yogyakarta International Airport|Yogyakarta–International]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/230104-mhyia|title=Malaysia Airlines resumes Yogyakarta service from March 2023 |access-date=4 January 2023}}</ref>
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| {{nowrap|[[Myanmar Airways International]]}} | [[Yangon International Airport|Yangon]]
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| [[Nepal Airlines]] | [[Tribhuvan International Airport|Kathmandu]]
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| [[Oman Air]] | [[Muscat International Airport|Muscat]]
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| {{nowrap|[[Pakistan International Airlines]]}} | [[Islamabad International Airport|Islamabad]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.app.com.pk/pia-to-start-flights-operation-for-malaysia-from-oct-14/|title=PIA's flight operation for Kuala Lumpur from Oct 14 |agency=Associated Press of Pakistan|language=en-US|access-date=9 October 2019|archive-date=6 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200206045144/https://www.app.com.pk/pia-to-start-flights-operation-for-malaysia-from-oct-14/}}</ref> 
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| [[Philippine Airlines]]|[[Ninoy Aquino International Airport|Manila]]
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| [[Philippines AirAsia]] | [[Mactan–Cebu International Airport|Cebu]]<ref name="Z2CEB">{{cite web |last1=Marc Romyel |first1=Difuntorum |title=AirAsia Philippines Relaunches Flights Out of Cebu |url=https://aviationupdatesph.com/2025/08/airasia-philippines-relaunches-flights-out-of-cebu/ |website=Aviation Updates Philippines |access-date=31 August 2025}}</ref>
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| [[Qatar Airways]] | [[Hamad International Airport|Doha]]
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| [[Qingdao Airlines]] | [[Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport|Qingdao]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Qingdao Airlines adds Qingdao – Kuala Lumpur from July 2024 |url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/240701-qwjul24kul |website=Aeroroutes |access-date=1 July 2024}}</ref>
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| {{nowrap|[[Royal Brunei Airlines]]}} | [[Brunei International Airport|Bandar Seri Begawan]] 
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| [[Saudia]] | [[King Abdulaziz International Airport|Jeddah]], [[Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport|Medina]]
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| [[Scoot]] | [[Changi Airport|Singapore]]
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| [[Shandong Airlines]] | [[Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport|Jinan]] (begins 10 January 2026),<ref>{{cite web|title=Direct (non-stop) flights from Kuala Lumpur to Jinan|url=https://www.flightsfrom.com/KUL-TNA}}</ref> [[Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport|Qingdao]] (begins 10 January 2026)<ref>{{cite web|title=Direct (non-stop) flights from Kuala Lumpur to Qingdao|url=https://www.flightsfrom.com/KUL-TAO}}</ref>
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| [[Shanghai Airlines]] |  [[Changchun Longjia International Airport|Changchun]] (resumes 7 December 2025),<ref>{{cite web|title=Shanghai Airlines Resumes Fuzhou – Kuala Lumpur Service From Dec 2025|url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/251020-fmnw25fockul}}</ref> [[Fuzhou Changle International Airport|Fuzhou]] (resumes 7 December 2025),<ref>{{cite web|title=Shanghai Airlines Resumes Fuzhou – Kuala Lumpur Service From Dec 2025|url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/251020-fmnw25fockul}}</ref> [[Shanghai Pudong International Airport|Shanghai–Pudong]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/221019-munw22|title=China Eastern NW22 International / Regional Operations – 16OCT22|website=Aeroroutes|date=19 October 2022|access-date=19 October 2022}}</ref>
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| [[Shenzhen Airlines]] | [[Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport|Shenzhen]]
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| [[Sichuan Airlines]] | [[Chengdu Tianfu International Airport|Chengdu–Tianfu]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Sichuan Airlines adds Chengdu – Kuala Lumpur in NS24 |url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/240212-3uns24kul |website=Aeroroutes |access-date=13 February 2024}}</ref>
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| [[Singapore Airlines]] | [[Changi Airport|Singapore]]
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| [[Spring Airlines]] | [[Shanghai Pudong International Airport|Shanghai–Pudong]] (begins 1 December 2025)<ref>{{cite web|title=Spring Airlines Adds Shanghai – Kuala Lumpur From Dec 2025|url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/250726-9cnw25kul}}</ref>
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| [[SriLankan Airlines]] | [[Bandaranaike International Airport|Colombo–Bandaranaike]]
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| [[Starlux Airlines]] | [[Taoyuan International Airport|Taipei–Taoyuan]]<ref>{{OAGWorldAug2025Ref|title=Taipei, Chinese Taipei TPE|pages=1253-1255}}</ref><ref name="Jan 2021">{{cite web|url=https://www.starlux-airlines.com/en-US/StarluxTravelAlerts/003a8001-95f3-41ea-be5a-360bb6e25596/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210618052040/https://www.starlux-airlines.com/en-US/StarluxTravelAlerts/003a8001-95f3-41ea-be5a-360bb6e25596|archive-date=18 June 2021|title=Starlux will expand network to Kuala Lumpur!|date=27 November 2020|publisher=Starlux Airlines}}</ref><ref name="Taiwan News">{{cite web|title=Taiwan's StarLux launch flights to Kuala Lumpur on Jan. 5|url=https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4063743|website=www.taiwannews.com.tw|date=28 November 2020}}</ref>
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| [[Super Air Jet]] | [[Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport|Banda Aceh]],<ref>{{cite news|url=https://babelpos.bacakoran.co/read/6023/super-air-jet-ajak-traveling-diindonesiaaja-dan-internasional-langsung-dari-banda-aceh|title=Starting August 3, 2024, Super Air Jet will operate its inaugural flight from Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport (BTJ) in Aceh Besar to Medan via Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) in Deli Serdang, North Sumatra and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), Malaysia|last=|first=|work=babelpos.bacakoran.co|publisher=|location=|access-date=23 July 2024}}</ref> [[Minangkabau International Airport|Padang]],<ref>{{cite news|url=https://travel.kompas.com/read/2023/09/09/175000427/super-air-jet-terbang-dari-padang-ke-kuala-lumpur-per-5-oktober-2023|title=Super Air Jet Terbang dari Padang ke Kuala Lumpur per 5 Oktober 2023|language=Indonesian|website=[[Kompas]]|date=9 September 2023|access-date=19 October 2022}}</ref> [[Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport|Pekanbaru]]
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| [[Thai AirAsia]] | [[Don Mueang International Airport|Bangkok–Don Mueang]],<ref>{{OAGWorldAug2025Ref|title=Bangkok, Thailand BKK|pages=109-113}}</ref> [[Hat Yai International Airport|Hat Yai]]<ref>{{OAGWorldAug2025Ref|title=Hat Yai, Thailand HDY|pages=529-530}}</ref>
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| [[Thai Airways International]] | [[Suvarnabhumi Airport|Bangkok–Suvarnabhumi]]
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| [[TransNusa]] | [[Soekarno–Hatta International Airport|Jakarta–Soekarno-Hatta]]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://finance.detik.com/berita-ekonomi-bisnis/d-6624979/transnusa-buka-rute-jakarta-kuala-lumpur-mulai-14-april | title=TransNusa Buka Rute Jakarta-Kuala Lumpur Mulai 14 April }}</ref>
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| [[Turkish Airlines]] | [[Istanbul Airport|Istanbul]], [[Sydney Airport|Sydney]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/241014-tknov24syd|title=Turkish Airlines Schedules Nov 2024 Sydney launch}}</ref>
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| [[Turkmenistan Airlines]] | [[Ashgabat International Airport|Ashgabat]]<ref name="ASB_24">{{cite news |title=Turkmenistan Airlines plans Jeddah / Kuala Lumpur Feb 2024 launch |url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/240108-t5feb24 |access-date=8 January 2024 |work=AeroRoutes |date=8 January 2024 |language=en-CA}}</ref>
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| [[US-Bangla Airlines]] | [[Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport|Dhaka]]
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| [[Uzbekistan Airways]] | [[Tashkent International Airport|Tashkent]]
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| [[VietJet Air]] | [[Da Nang International Airport|Da Nang]],<ref>{{cite web |last1=Tien Duan |first1=Tran |title=Vietjet launches new Da Nang - Kuala Lumpur route, boosting Vietnam - Malaysia connectivity |url=https://en.vietnamplus.vn/vietjet-launches-new-da-nang-kuala-lumpur-route-boosting-vietnam-malaysia-connectivity-post322683.vnp |website=Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus) |publisher=VietnamPlus, VNA. |access-date=11 September 2025 |language=vi |date=14 July 2025}}</ref> [[Noi Bai International Airport|Hanoi]],<ref>{{OAGWorldAug2025Ref|title=Hanoi, Viet Nam HAN|pages=522-524}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://asianaviation.com/vietjet-expands-asian-routes/#:~:text=On%20November%2028%2C%202024%2C%20Vietjet,capital%20cities%20in%20Southeast%20Asia.|title=VietJet Air expands Asia routes|date=7 October 2024 }}</ref> [[Tan Son Nhat International Airport|Ho Chi Minh City]]<ref>{{OAGWorldAug2025Ref|title=Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam SGN|pages=538-541}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vietjetair.com/Sites/Web/en-US/NewsDetail/news/2368/vietjet-launches-its-newest-international-route-connecting-ho-chi-minh-city-vietnam-with-kuala-lumpur-malaysia|title=Vietjet Air &#124; Bay là thích ngay! &#124; Website chính thức}}</ref>
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| [[Vietnam Airlines]] | [[Noi Bai International Airport|Hanoi]],<ref>{{OAGWorldAug2025Ref|title=Hanoi, Viet Nam HAN|pages=522-524}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Vietnam Airlines NS25 International Service Changes – 09JAN25|url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/250110-vnns25int}}</ref> [[Tan Son Nhat International Airport|Ho Chi Minh City]]<ref>{{OAGWorldAug2025Ref|title=Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam SGN|pages=538-541}}</ref>
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| [[XiamenAir]] | [[Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport|Chongqing]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Mainland Chinese Carriers NS23 International / Regional Network – 23APR23 |url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/230424-cnns23 |website=Aeroroutes |access-date=24 April 2023}}</ref> [[Fuzhou Changle International Airport|Fuzhou]], [[Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport|Hangzhou]],<ref name="MF">{{cite web |title=Xiamen Airlines NW25 Kuala Lumpur Network Additions |url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/250917-mfnw25kul |website=Aeroroutes |access-date=17 September 2025}}</ref> [[Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport|Quanzhou]],<ref name="MF"/> [[Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport|Xiamen]]
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=== Cargo ===
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| {{nowrap|[[Air Incheon]]}} | [[Haikou Meilan International Airport|Haikou]], [[Incheon International Airport|Seoul–Incheon]]
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| {{nowrap|[[Cargolux]]}} | [[Heydar Aliyev International Airport|Baku]], [[O'Hare International Airport|Chicago–O'Hare]], [[Al Maktoum International Airport|Dubai–Al Maktoum]], [[Luxembourg Airport|Luxembourg]], [[Changi Airport|Singapore]], [[Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport|Zhengzhou]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/lx-vcl |title=LX-VCL - Boeing 747-8R7(F) - Cargolux |website=Flightradar24 |access-date=19 November 2017}}</ref>
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| {{nowrap|[[China Airlines|China Airlines Cargo]]}} | [[Penang International Airport|Penang]], [[Taoyuan International Airport|Taipei–Taoyuan]]
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| {{nowrap|[[FedEx Express]]}} | [[Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport|Guangzhou]], [[Penang International Airport|Penang]]
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| {{nowrap|[[Hong Kong Airlines|Hong Kong Air Cargo]]}} | [[Hong Kong International Airport|Hong Kong]]
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| {{nowrap|[[JD Logistics|Jingdong Airlines]]}} | [[Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport|Shenzhen]]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://jdcorporateblog.com/jd-logistics-launches-shenzhen-kuala-lumpur-air-cargo-route-to-boost-cross-border-trade/ | title=JD Logistics Launches Shenzhen-Kuala Lumpur Air Cargo Route to Boost Cross-border Trade | date=29 October 2024 }}</ref>
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| {{nowrap|[[Korean Air|Korean Air Cargo]]}} | [[Penang International Airport|Penang]], [[Incheon International Airport|Seoul–Incheon]]
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| {{nowrap|[[MASkargo]]}} | [[Adelaide Airport|Adelaide]],<ref>[https://planefinder.net/flight/MH6424 MH6424] retrieved 7 April 2025</ref> [[Amsterdam Airport Schiphol|Amsterdam]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.maskargo.com/network/network/ |publisher=MASKargo|access-date=19 February 2025 |title=Network }}</ref> [[Suvarnabhumi Airport|Bangkok–Suvarnabhumi]],<ref name="routesonline1">{{cite web|url=https://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/279258/maskargo-adds-new-intra-asia-routing-in-s18/ |title=MASKargo adds new intra-Asia routing in S18 |publisher=Routesonline |access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> [[Kempegowda International Airport|Bengaluru]], [[Chennai International Airport|Chennai]], [[Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport|Chongqing]],<ref name="MASkargo_China">{{cite web|url=http://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/269969/maskargo-adds-new-china-service-in-nov-2016/|title=MasKargo adds new China service in Nov 2016|publisher=routesonline|access-date=18 November 2016}}</ref> [[Indira Gandhi International Airport|Delhi]],<ref name="routesonline1"/> [[Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport|Dhaka]], [[Hamad International Airport|Doha]], [[Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport|Guangzhou]],<ref name="MASkargo_China"/> [[Noi Bai International Airport|Hanoi]], [[Tan Son Nhat International Airport|Ho Chi Minh City]], [[Hong Kong International Airport|Hong Kong]], [[Soekarno–Hatta International Airport|Jakarta–Soekarno-Hatta]], [[Kota Kinabalu International Airport|Kota Kinabalu]], [[Kuching International Airport|Kuching]], [[Labuan Airport|Labuan]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://menziesaviation.com/news/menzies-macau-welcomes-maskargo-as-a-new-cargo-customer/ |title=Menzies Macau welcomes MASkargo as a new Cargo customer |publisher=Menziesaviation.com |date=26 January 2018 |access-date=27 June 2018 |archive-date=25 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180625185143/http://menziesaviation.com/news/menzies-macau-welcomes-maskargo-as-a-new-cargo-customer/ }}</ref> [[Macau International Airport|Macau]], [[Ninoy Aquino International Airport|Manila]], [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport|Mumbai–Shivaji]], [[Penang International Airport|Penang]], [[Incheon International Airport|Seoul–Incheon]], [[Shanghai Pudong International Airport|Shanghai–Pudong]], [[Sibu Airport|Sibu]], [[Sydney Airport|Sydney]], [[Taoyuan International Airport|Taipei–Taoyuan]], [[Narita International Airport|Tokyo–Narita]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.maskargo.com/fleet/network|title=Network|publisher=maskargo.com}}</ref>
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| {{nowrap|[[My Indo Airlines]]}} | [[Soekarno–Hatta International Airport|Jakarta–Soekarno-Hatta]]
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| {{nowrap| MY Jet Xpress Airlines }} | [[Chennai International Airport|Chennai]], [[Kota Kinabalu International Airport|Kota Kinabalu]], [[Changi Airport|Singapore]]
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| [[Raya Airways]] | [[Soekarno–Hatta International Airport|Jakarta–Soekarno-Hatta]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://centreforaviation.com/news/raya-airways-launches-kuala-lumpur-jakarta-service-1300719|title=Raya Airways launches Kuala Lumpur-Jakarta service|last=|first=|work=centreforaviation|publisher=|location=|access-date=22 January 2025}}</ref>
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| {{nowrap|[[SF Airlines]]}} | [[Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport|Shenzhen]]
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| Teleport <br /> operated by [[AirAsia]] | [[Hong Kong International Airport|Hong Kong]], [[Kota Kinabalu International Airport|Kota Kinabalu]], [[Kuching International Airport|Kuching]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02Gj7aaGj1jRksDVsySkc8e77w4XZ8p7AmRZEfMY54DV3r3Z6hqa5VyrhLqUqs479wl&id=100064251270115&mibextid=Nif5oz|title=Teleport A321F Routes|publisher=Teleport Facebook page|date=29 August 2023}}</ref>
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| {{nowrap|[[UPS Airlines]]}} | [[Penang International Airport|Penang]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/n447up|title=N447UP - Boeing 757-24APF - UPS Airlines |website=Flightradar24}}</ref> [[Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport|Shenzhen]]
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| {{nowrap|[[World Cargo Airlines]]}} | [[Kota Kinabalu International Airport|Kota Kinabalu]], [[Kuching International Airport|Kuching]], [[Miri Airport|Miri]]
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| {{nowrap|[[YTO Cargo Airlines]]}} | [[Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport|Hangzhou]], [[Nanning Wuxu International Airport|Nanning]]
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}}

==Statistics==
{{Airport-Statistics|iata=KUL}}
{|class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Busiest international routes (2023)<ref name="MAHB2023">{{cite web|url=https://mahb.listedcompany.com/misc/ar/mahb_airport-state2023.pdf|title=Malaysia Airports: Airports Statistics 2023|publisher=Malaysia Airports|date=2024|access-date=13 June 2024|archive-date=15 January 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250115222510/https://mahb.listedcompany.com/misc/ar/mahb_airport-state2023.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|-
! |Rank|| |Airport|| |Passengers|| |% change<br />2022/23
|-
|1|| {{flagdeco|SIN}} [[Changi Airport|Singapore]]|| style="text-align:right;"|3,601,340 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 52.0
|-
|2|| {{flagdeco|INA}} [[Soekarno–Hatta International Airport|Jakarta–Soekarno–Hatta]]|| style="text-align:right;"|1,892,344 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 113.0
|-
|3|| {{flagdeco|INA}} [[Ngurah Rai International Airport|Denpasar]]|| style="text-align:right;"|1,370,621 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 140.7
|-
|4|| {{flagdeco|THA}} [[Don Mueang International Airport|Bangkok–Don Mueang]]|| style="text-align:right;"|1,310,132 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 161.6
|-
|5|| {{flagdeco|ROC}} [[Taoyuan International Airport|Taipei–Taoyuan]]|| style="text-align:right;"|987,063 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 610.5
|-
|6|| {{flagdeco|THA}} [[Suvarnabhumi Airport|Bangkok–Suvarnabhumi]]|| style="text-align:right;"|965,131 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 82.3
|-
|7|| {{flagdeco|VIE}} [[Tan Son Nhat International Airport|Ho Chi Minh City]]|| style="text-align:right;"| 861,760 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 102.2
|-
|8|| {{flagdeco|BAN}} [[Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport|Dhaka]]|| style="text-align:right;"|859,679 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 52.5
|-
|9|| {{flagdeco|SAU}} [[King Abdulaziz International Airport|Jeddah]]|| style="text-align:right;"|771,174 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 38.9
|-
|10|| {{flagdeco|INA}} [[Kualanamu International Airport|Medan]]|| style="text-align:right;"|769,006 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 146.1
|-
|11|| {{flagdeco|UAE}} [[Dubai International Airport|Dubai–International]]|| style="text-align:right;"|726,389 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 161.0
|-
|12|| {{flagdeco|HKG}} [[Hong Kong International Airport|Hong Kong]]|| style="text-align:right;"|704,699 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 575.1
|-
|13|| {{flagdeco|THA}} [[Phuket International Airport|Phuket]]|| style="text-align:right;"|702,317 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 179.3
|-
|14|| {{flagdeco|PHI}} [[Ninoy Aquino International Airport|Manila]]|| style="text-align:right;"|690,335 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 94.2
|-
|15|| {{flagdeco|KOR}} [[Incheon International Airport|Seoul–Incheon]]|| style="text-align:right;"|638,026 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 182.6 
|-
|16|| {{flagdeco|PRC}} [[Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport|Guangzhou]]|| style="text-align:right;"|622,384 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 1,583.3
|-
|17|| {{flagdeco|INA}} [[Juanda International Airport|Surabaya]]|| style="text-align:right;"|609,261 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 156.2
|-
|18|| {{flagdeco|QTR}} [[Hamad International Airport|Doha]]|| style="text-align:right;"|606,041 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 31.4
|-
|19|| {{flagdeco|IND}} [[Chennai International Airport|Chennai]]|| style="text-align:right;"|573,338 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 76.2
|-
|20|| {{flagdeco|AUS}} [[Perth Airport|Perth]]|| style="text-align:right;"|561,975 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 250.5
|-
|21|| {{flagdeco|AUS}} [[Sydney Airport|Sydney]]|| style="text-align:right;"|545,376 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 142.1
|-
|22|| {{flagdeco|AUS}} [[Melbourne Airport|Melbourne]]|| style="text-align:right;"|534,425 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 117.9
|-
|23|| {{flagdeco|JPN}} [[Narita International Airport|Tokyo–Narita]]|| style="text-align:right;"|482,519 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 115.6
|-
|24|| {{flagdeco|NEP}} [[Tribhuvan International Airport|Kathmandu]]|| style="text-align:right;"|448,823 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 23.8
|-
|25|| {{flagdeco|IND}} [[Indira Gandhi International Airport|Delhi]]|| style="text-align:right;"|424,349 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 119.7
|-
|26|| {{flagdeco|CAM}} [[Phnom Penh International Airport|Phnom Penh]]|| style="text-align:right;"|387,576 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 100.1
|-
|27|| {{flagdeco|VIE}} [[Noi Bai International Airport|Hanoi]]|| style="text-align:right;"|380,280 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 215.7 
|-
|28|| {{flagdeco|SRI}} [[Bandaranaike International Airport|Colombo–Bandaranaike]]|| style="text-align:right;"|368,744 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 130.4
|-
|29|| {{flagdeco|JPN}} [[Haneda Airport|Tokyo–Haneda]]|| style="text-align:right;"|365,818 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 830.1
|-
|30|| {{flagdeco|GRB}} [[Heathrow Airport|London–Heathrow]]|| style="text-align:right;"|362,392 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 40.5
|-
|31|| {{flagdeco|PRC}} [[Shanghai Pudong International Airport|Shanghai–Pudong]]|| style="text-align:right;"|361,750 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 2,992.9
|-
|32|| {{flagdeco|IND}} [[Tiruchirappalli International Airport|Tiruchirappalli]]|| style="text-align:right;"|352,851 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 50.8
|-
|33|| {{flagdeco|TUR}} [[Istanbul Airport|Istanbul]]|| style="text-align:right;"|351,279 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 55.7
|-
|34|| {{flagdeco|VIE}} [[Da Nang International Airport|Da Nang]]|| style="text-align:right;"|323,195 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 267.2
|-
|35|| {{flagdeco|JPN}} [[Kansai International Airport|Osaka–Kansai]]|| style="text-align:right;"|318,767 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 719.8
|-
|36|| {{flagdeco|SAU}} [[Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport|Medina]]|| style="text-align:right;"|295,762 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 21.0
|-
|37|| {{flagdeco|BRU}} [[Brunei International Airport|Bandar Seri Begawan]]|| style="text-align:right;"|271,942 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 88.5
|-
|38|| {{flagdeco|IND}} [[Cochin International Airport|Kochi]]|| style="text-align:right;"|264,586 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 158.1
|-
|39|| {{flagdeco|PRC}} [[Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport|Shenzhen]]|| style="text-align:right;"|261,419 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 22,320.2
|-
|40|| {{flagdeco|INA}} [[Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport|Pekanbaru]]|| style="text-align:right;"|258,023 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 923.8
|-
|41|| {{flagdeco|IND}} [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport|Mumbai]]|| style="text-align:right;"|249,036 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 127.1 
|-
|42|| {{flagdeco|INA}} [[Minangkabau International Airport|Padang]]|| style="text-align:right;"|241,217 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 1,247.2 
|-
|43|| {{flagdeco|NZL}} [[Auckland Airport|Auckland]]|| style="text-align:right;"|228,205 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 185.3
|-
|44|| {{flagdeco|IND}} [[Kempegowda International Airport|Bengaluru]]|| style="text-align:right;"|223,596 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 95.5
|-
|45|| {{flagdeco|UAE}} [[Zayed International Airport|Abu Dhabi]]|| style="text-align:right;"|223,566 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 43.5
|-
|46|| {{flagdeco|IND}} [[Rajiv Gandhi International Airport|Hyderabad]]|| style="text-align:right;"|218,617 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 120.2
|-
|47|| {{flagdeco|THA}} [[Krabi International Airport|Krabi]]|| style="text-align:right;"|214,838 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 358.0
|-
|48|| {{flagdeco|INA}} [[Adisutjipto International Airport|Yogyakarta]]|| style="text-align:right;"|210,533 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 493.5
|-
|49|| {{flagdeco|MMR}} [[Yangon International Airport|Yangon]]|| style="text-align:right;"|201,072 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 37.5
|-
|50|| {{flagdeco|OMN}} [[Muscat International Airport|Muscat]]|| style="text-align:right;"|185,340 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 95.8
|}

{|class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Busiest domestic routes (2022)<ref name="domestic-stats">{{cite web|url=https://www.mot.gov.my/en/Statistik%20Tahunan%20Pengangkutan/Transport%20Statistics%20Malaysia%202022.pdf|title=Transport Statistics Malaysia 2023|publisher=[[Ministry of Transport (Malaysia)|Ministry of Transport Malaysia]]|access-date=15 June 2024}}</ref>
|-
! |Rank|| |Airport|| |Passengers|| |% change<br />2021/22
|-
|1|| {{flagicon|Sabah}} [[Kota Kinabalu International Airport|Kota Kinabalu]], Sabah || style="text-align:right;"|2,171,604 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 306.6
|-
|2|| {{flagicon|Sarawak}} [[Kuching International Airport|Kuching]], Sarawak || style="text-align:right;"|1,756,964 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 489.2
|-
|3|| {{flagicon|Kedah}} [[Langkawi International Airport|Langkawi]], Kedah || style="text-align:right;"|1,471,511 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 185.9
|-
|4|| {{flagicon|Penang}} [[Penang International Airport|Penang]], Penang || style="text-align:right;"|1,044,895 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 480.0
|-
|5|| {{flagicon|Kelantan}} [[Sultan Ismail Petra Airport|Kota Bharu]], Kelantan || style="text-align:right;"|784,586 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 206.9
|-
|6|| {{flagicon|Sabah}} [[Tawau Airport|Tawau]], Sabah || style="text-align:right;"|750,998 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 261.5
|-
|7|| {{flagicon|Sarawak}} [[Miri Airport|Miri]], Sarawak || style="text-align:right;"|528,918 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 503.9
|-
|8|| {{flagicon|Sarawak}} [[Sibu Airport|Sibu]], Sarawak || style="text-align:right;"|493,929 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 594.4
|-
|9|| {{flagicon|Terengganu}} [[Sultan Mahmud Airport|Kuala Terengganu]], Terengganu || style="text-align:right;"|415,291 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 343.0
|-
|10|| {{flagicon|Johor}} [[Senai International Airport|Johor Bahru]], Johor || style="text-align:right;"|337,289 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 439.6
|}

{|class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Operational statistics of Kuala Lumpur International Airport<ref name="MAHB2023"/>
|-
! Year
! Passengers<br />handled
! Passenger<br />% change
! Cargo<br />(tonnes)
! Cargo<br />% change
! Aircraft<br />movements
! Aircraft<br />% change
|-
|1998||6,524,405||{{nochange}}||156,641||{{nochange}}||64,123||{{nochange}}
|-
|1999||13,172,635||{{increase}} 101.9||417,068||{{increase}} 166.3||116,589||{{increase}} 81.8
|-
|2000||14,732,876||{{increase}} 11.8||510,594||{{increase}} 22.4||109,925||{{decrease}} 5.7
|-
|2001||14,538,831||{{decrease}} 1.3||440,864||{{decrease}} 13.6||113,590||{{increase}} 3.3
|-
|2002||16,398,230||{{increase}} 12.8||527,124||{{increase}} 19.6||127,952||{{increase}} 12.6
|-
|2003||17,454,564||{{increase}} 6.4||586,195||{{increase}} 11.2||139,947||{{increase}} 9.4
|-
|2004||21,058,572||{{increase}} 20.6||651,747||{{increase}} 11.2||165,115||{{increase}} 18.0
|-
|2005||23,213,926||{{increase}} 10.2||653,654||{{increase}} 0.3||182,537||{{increase}} 10.5
|-
|2006||24,129,748||{{increase}} 4.0||672,888||{{increase}} 3.0||183,869||{{increase}} 0.7
|-
|2007||26,453,379||{{increase}} 9.6||644,100||{{decrease}} 4.3||193,710||{{increase}} 5.3
|-
|2008||27,529,355||{{increase}} 4.1||649,077||{{increase}} 0.8||211,228||{{increase}} 9.0
|-
|2009||29,682,093||{{increase}} 7.8||584,559||{{decrease}} 10.0||226,751||{{increase}} 7.3
|-
|2010||34,087,636||{{increase}} 14.8||674,902||{{increase}} 15.4||245,650||{{increase}} 8.3
|-
|2011||37,704,510||{{increase}} 10.6||669,849||{{decrease}} 0.7||269,509||{{increase}} 9.7
|-
|2012||39,887,866||{{increase}} 5.8||673,107||{{increase}} 0.5||283,352||{{increase}} 5.1
|-
|2013||47,498,157||{{increase}} 19.1||680,982||{{increase}} 1.2||326,678||{{increase}} 15.3
|-
|2014||48,930,409||{{increase}} 3.0||753,899||{{increase}} 10.7 ||340,821||{{increase}} 4.3
|-
|2015||48,938,424||{{nochange}} 0.0 ||726,230||{{decrease}} 3.7 ||354,519||{{increase}} 4.0
|-
|2016||52,643,511||{{increase}} 7.6 ||642,558||{{decrease}} 11.5 ||356,614||{{increase}} 0.6
|-
|2017||58,554,627||{{increase}} 11.2 ||710,186||{{increase}} 10.5 ||387,234||{{increase}} 8.6
|-
|2018||59,988,409||{{increase}} 2.4 ||714,669||{{increase}} 0.6 ||399,827||{{increase}} 3.3
|-
|2019||62,336,469||{{increase}} 3.9 ||687,240||{{decrease}} 3.8 ||407,315||{{increase}} 2.1
|-
|2020||13,156,363||{{decrease}} 78.9 ||505,183||{{decrease}} 26.5 ||124,529||{{decrease}} 69.4
|-
|2021||4,011,836||{{decrease}} 69.5 ||660,039||{{increase}} 30.7 ||73,673||{{decrease}} 40.8
|-
|2022||25,399,296||{{increase}} 533.1 ||684,459||{{increase}} 3.7 ||198,302||{{increase}} 169.2
|-
|2023||47,224,000||{{increase}} 85.9 ||660,040||{{decrease}} 3.6 ||319,026||{{increase}} 60.9
|-
|2024||	57,008,869||{{increase}} 17.29% ||794,943 ||{{increase}} 17.29 ||364,939||{{increase}} 14.4
|}

{|class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Total passenger movements by countries (2018)<ref name="MAHB2018">{{cite web|url=http://annualreport2018.malaysiaairports.com.my/downloads/airportstatistics2018.pdf|title=Malaysia Airports: Airports Statistics 2018|publisher=malaysiaairports|date=2 April 2019|access-date=14 April 2019|archive-date=11 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190811145342/http://annualreport2018.malaysiaairports.com.my/downloads/airportstatistics2018.pdf}}</ref>
|-
! |Rank||  |Country||  |Passengers movement||  |% change<br />2017 / 18
|-
|1|| {{flagu|Indonesia}} || style="text-align:right;"|7,792,194 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 6.2
|-
|2|| {{flagdeco|PRC}} China || style="text-align:right;"|4,703,041 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 8.4
|-
|3|| {{flagu|Thailand}} || style="text-align:right;"|4,212,887|| style="text-align:center;"|{{decrease}} 1.3
|-
|4|| {{flagu|Singapore}} || style="text-align:right;"|4,097,000 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 0.3
|-
|5|| {{flagu|India}} || style="text-align:right;"|3,250,736 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 7.7
|-
|6|| {{flagu|Australia}} || style="text-align:right;"|2,343,155 || style="text-align:center;"|{{decrease}} 8.7
|-
|7|| {{flagu|Vietnam}} || style="text-align:right;"|1,983,727 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 8.7
|-
|8|| {{flagu|Hong Kong}} || style="text-align:right;"|1,580,320 || style="text-align:center;"|{{decrease}} 0.3
|-
|9|| {{flagu|Japan}} || style="text-align:right;"|1,503,733 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 1.0
|-
|10|| {{flagu|South Korea}} || style="text-align:right;"|1,302,689 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 32.2
|}

{|class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Largest airlines by passengers (2018)<ref name="MAHB2018"/>
|-
! |Rank||  |Airlines||  |Passengers carried|| |% market<br />share
|-
|1|| [[AirAsia]]|| style="text-align:right;"|22,749,737 || style="text-align:center;"|37.9
|-
|2|| [[Malaysia Airlines]] || style="text-align:right;"|13,403,931 || style="text-align:center;"|22.3
|-
|3|| [[AirAsia X]]|| style="text-align:right;"|5,643,538 || style="text-align:center;"|9.4
|-
|4|| [[Malindo Air]]|| style="text-align:right;"|4,438,320 || style="text-align:center;"|7.4
|-
|5|| [[Indonesia AirAsia]]|| style="text-align:right;"|1,269,368 || style="text-align:center;"|2.1
|-
|6|| [[Emirates (airline)|Emirates]]|| style="text-align:right;"|861,235 || style="text-align:center;"|1.4
|-
|7|| [[Cathay Dragon]]|| style="text-align:right;"|722,029 || style="text-align:center;"|1.2
|-
|8|| [[Saudia]]|| style="text-align:right;"|565,768 || style="text-align:center;"|0.9
|-
|9|| [[SilkAir]]|| style="text-align:right;"|565,158 || style="text-align:center;"|0.9
|-
|10|| [[Lion Air]]|| style="text-align:right;"|534,406 || style="text-align:center;"|0.9
|}

{|class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Busiest international freight routes (2018)<ref name="MAHB2018"/>
|-
! |Rank|| |Airport|| |Freight<br />(tonnes)|| |% change<br />2017 / 18
|-
|1|| {{flagdeco|HKG}} [[Hong Kong International Airport|Hong Kong]]|| style="text-align:right;"|50,378 || style="text-align:center;"|{{decrease}} 11.3
|-
|2|| {{flagdeco|ROC}} [[Taoyuan International Airport|Taipei–Taoyuan]]|| style="text-align:right;"|34,800 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 11.7
|-
|3|| {{flagdeco|KOR}} [[Incheon International Airport|Seoul–Incheon]]|| style="text-align:right;"|31,708 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 0.5
|-
|4|| {{flagdeco|PRC}} [[Shanghai Pudong International Airport|Shanghai–Pudong]]|| style="text-align:right;"|30,394 || style="text-align:center;"|{{decrease}} 16.4
|-
|5|| {{flagdeco|SIN}} [[Changi Airport|Singapore]]|| style="text-align:right;"|29,711 || style="text-align:center;"|{{decrease}} 2.6
|-
|6|| {{flagdeco|JPN}} [[Narita International Airport|Tokyo–Narita]]|| style="text-align:right;"|28,584 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 9.2
|-
|7|| {{flagdeco|QTR}} [[Hamad International Airport|Doha]]|| style="text-align:right;"|24,177 || style="text-align:center;"|{{decrease}} 5.9
|-
|8|| {{flagdeco|AUS}} [[Melbourne Airport|Melbourne]]|| style="text-align:right;"|23,818 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 3.8
|-
|9|| {{flagdeco|AUS}} [[Sydney Airport|Sydney]]|| style="text-align:right;"|22,464 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 3.0
|-
|10|| {{flagdeco|THA}} [[Suvarnabhumi Airport|Bangkok–Suvarnabhumi]]|| style="text-align:right;"|19,960 || style="text-align:center;"|{{increase}} 15.9
|}

==Ground transportation==

===Inter-terminal transportation===
[[File:KLIA Aerotrain2.jpg|thumb|Aerotrain station in Satellite Building]]

{{main|Aerotrain (KLIA)}}

The Aerotrain is an [[People mover|automated people mover]] (APM) that connects the airside of KLIA Main Terminal Building (MTB) and the Satellite Building. In its original configuration, each 250-person capacity train can transport 3,000 passengers per hour in each direction at up to 56&nbsp;km/h (35&nbsp;mph). These three-car driverless trains run on elevated rail and under the taxiways. The Aerotrain operates between three and five-minute intervals between terminal, and the journey takes under two minutes. Automatic train controls manage the operation of the entire Aerotrain system, controlling the speeds, headways, stops and door openings in stations, and integrating functions that enhance the reliability and performance of the system.<ref name="Kiat.net: Kuala Lumpur International">{{cite web|title=Kuala Lumpur International |url=http://kiat.net/klia/index.html |publisher=Kiat.net |access-date=19 April 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120503161615/http://www.kiat.net/klia/index.html |archive-date=3 May 2012 }}</ref>

The AeroTrain had been out of service for repairs and replacement work, including new rolling stock, between March 2023<ref>{{Cite news |date=2 March 2023 |title=KLIA Aerotrains suspended after breakdown leaves passengers stranded |url=https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2023/03/02/klia-aerotrains-suspended-after-breakdown-leaves-passengers-stranded |access-date=23 June 2025 |work=Free Malaysia Today}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Nizam |first=Fuad |date=15 January 2025 |title=KLIA aerotrain replacement project: A timeline of events |url=https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2025/01/1161396/klia-aerotrain-replacement-project-timeline-events |access-date=23 June 2025 |work=New Straits Times}}</ref> and 1 July 2025.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |last=Tee |first=Kenneth |date=21 June 2025 |title=KLIA Aerotrain to resume service for travellers on July 1, Transport Ministry announces |url=https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2025/06/21/klia-aerotrain-to-resume-service-for-travellers-on-july-1-transport-ministry-announces/181134 |access-date=23 June 2025 |work=Malay Mail}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite news |date=21 June 2025 |title=Malaysia's KLIA Aerotrain set to resume service on July 1 |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysias-klia-aerotrain-set-to-resume-service-on-july-1 |access-date=23 June 2025 |work=The Straits Times}}</ref>

No airside connection currently exists between the Main Terminal Building and Terminal 2; connecting passengers must clear Malaysian immigration and customs checks before taking a landside transportation option ([[Express Rail Link]], bus or taxi).

===External connections===

====Rail====
{{Main|Express Rail Link|KLIA Ekspres|KLIA Transit|Kuala Lumpur International Airport ERL station|klia2 ERL station}}

Kuala Lumpur International Airport is linked to the [[KL Sentral]] transportation hub in the city centre by the {{cvt|57|km}} long [[Express Rail Link]] (ERL). There are two ERL stations at the airport: [[Kuala Lumpur International Airport ERL station|KLIA station]] at the Main Terminal Building and [[klia2 ERL station|klia2 station]] at Gateway@klia2.

====Bus====
Kuala Lumpur International Airport has bus terminals in both KLIA and KLIA2 building which serves local buses, city express and intercity express buses to various destination in Kuala Lumpur, Klang Valley and also various parts of Peninsular Malaysia, as well as shuttles between KLIA and KLIA2, terminals to Long Term Car Park and terminals to Mitsui Outlet Park. KLIA bus terminal is located on Ground Floor, Block C and KLIA 2 bus terminal is located on Level 1 of the terminal. Ticketing counters are present in the terminals.

Buses to the Kuala Lumpur city mainly goes to [[Kuala Lumpur Sentral station|KL Sentral railway station]] and [[Bandar Tasik Selatan station|Integrated Southern Terminal bus terminal (TBS)]], both a prominent transport hub of Kuala Lumpur, as well as various other places like Pudu Sentral, Jalan Ipoh and Jalan Pekeliling Terminal. There are also buses to parts of other Klang Valley cities like [[Shah Alam]] (Section 17 terminal), [[Klang (city)|Klang]] (AEON Bukit Tinggi) as well as [[Putra Heights LRT station]]. Popular providers are Aerobus, Airport Coach and Jetbus.

Intercity services are available to [[Penang]], [[Ipoh]], [[Yong Peng]] (central Johor), [[Johor Bahru]], [[Genting Highlands]], [[Malacca City|Malacca]] and [[Sitiawan]] (Perak). Local buses are also available to [[Nilai]] (walking distance to KTM Nilai) and [[Banting]], with SmartSelangor free shuttle available to Banting, [[Tanjung Sepat, Selangor|Tanjung Sepat]] and [[Salak Tinggi]].

====Car====
Kuala Lumpur International Airport is mainly served by tolless [[KLIA Expressway|KLIA Expressway (Federal Route 26)]] which is an 11 kilometre direct road from KLIA Interchange of [[North–South Expressway Central Link|ELITE Expressway]] (E6) to both KLIA and KLIA2. The expressway also has connection to:

* KLIA Outer Ring Road (Federal 27) to KLIA mosque and [[Sepang International Circuit]]
* Labohan Dagang–Nilai Road (Federal 32) to Banting, Nilai and Salak Tinggi

The further end of the expressway leads to tolled [[North–South Expressway Central Link|ELITE Expressway]], which connects it to the PLUS expressway networks (E1 [[North–South Expressway Northern Route|North-South Expressway-North]], E1 [[New Klang Valley Expressway]] and E2 [[North–South Expressway Southern Route|North-South Expressway-South]]) which links to most of Klang Valley's major townships and further to Peninsular Malaysia's west coast states, to the extent of the border with Thailand and Singapore.

==Expansion and developments==

===Plans===
[[File:KLIAAeropolis.jpg|thumb|KLIA Aeropolis Masterplan]]

With the slight modification of the masterplan, the future Terminal 2's satellite terminal will be combined into one satellite terminal. The expansion of Terminal 2's satellite terminal will be exactly the same as Terminal 1's (the current Main Terminal) satellite terminal, where initially the satellite terminal will have four arms, and another four arms when the terminal reached its capacity. There is sufficient land and capacity to develop facilities to handle up to 97.5 million passengers a year, four runways by 2020 and two mega-terminals, each linked with satellite terminals.<ref name="KLIA Phases"/>

On 12 December 2024, Transport Minister, [[Anthony Loke|Anthony Loke Siew Fook]] announced that plans to expand KLIA are in the pipeline to cater for the increasing flight passengers. The proposal includes increasing the capacity of T1 from 30 million passengers per annum to 59 million and T2 from 45 million to 67 million. A fourth runway and a new terminal, T3 are also in consideration.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Yusry |first=Muhammad |date=12 December 2024 |title=Transport minister says new terminals, fourth runway for KLIA on the cards |url=https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2024/12/12/transport-minister-says-new-terminals-fourth-runway-for-klia-on-the-cards/159603 |access-date=18 December 2024 |website=Malay Mail |language=en}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
|+Summary of Kuala Lumpur International Airport Masterplan
|-
!Phase!!Year!!Description
|-
|rowspan=2|Phase 1||1998||Initial capacity of 25 million passengers per annum
|-
|2006||Capable of handling 35 million passengers per annum with the construction of Low Cost Carrier Terminal
|-
|Phase 2||2008||Expansion of Low Cost Carrier Terminal to accommodate 40 million passengers per annum
|-
|rowspan=2|Phase 3||2011||New Low Cost Carrier Terminal will be constructed to accommodate additional 30 million (55 million) passengers per annum, Current Low Cost Carrier Terminal converted to cargo usage.
|-
|Not fixed||Satellite Terminal B will be constructed to handle a maximum of 75 million passengers. (One terminal accompanied by 2 satellite terminal and one low-cost carrier terminal.)
|-
|Phase 4||Not fixed||Terminal 2 and Satellite Terminal C will be constructed so that the airport can handle 97.5 million passengers.
|}

===A380 upgrades===
The operator of Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Malaysia Airports Holding Berhad, had spent about RM135 million (approx) to upgrade facilities at the KL International Airport (KLIA) in Sepang to accommodate the [[Airbus A380]]. KLIA is the only airport in Malaysia that accommodate the landing and take off of the A380. Upgrading works started on 3 April 2006, and was completed by 28 May 2007. Works include the provision of shoulders on both sides of the two existing runways of 15 meters as well as the taxiways, building additional aerobridges at the three departure halls, namely C17, C27 and C37, and enhancing the mezzanine lounges for upper deck passengers of the aircraft at the departure halls. [[Emirates (airline)|Emirates]] is the only current operator of the [[Airbus A380]] to Kuala Lumpur; its services commenced on 1 January 2012.<ref name="A380 Upgrade 1">{{cite web|title = MAHB upgrade KLIA to take in A380 |publisher = NST |access-date=16 August 2006|url=http://www.redorbit.com/news/business/618308/mahb_upgrades_klia_to_take_in_a380/index.html }}</ref> [[Malaysia Airlines]] started its A380 services from Kuala Lumpur to London on 1 July 2012 before retiring the aircraft type at the end of 2018.<ref name="A380 Upgrade 2">{{cite web |title = First Malaysia Airlines' A380 Revealed in Full Special Livery – Very encouraging demand for seats on Malaysia Airlines A380 flights |publisher = Malaysia Airlines |access-date = 17 November 2012 |url = http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/my/en/corporate-info/press-room/latest/first-malaysia-airlines-a380-revealed-in-full-special-livery.html |archive-date = 2 January 2014 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140102195818/http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/my/en/corporate-info/press-room/latest/first-malaysia-airlines-a380-revealed-in-full-special-livery.html |url-status = dead }}</ref>

[[File:KLIA C-Pier.jpg|thumb|800px|center|Panoramic view of Main Terminal Building and Contact Pier]]

==Accidents and incidents ==
* On 23 August 2001, a [[Boeing 747|Boeing 747-368]] registered HZ-AIO operating for [[Saudia]] rolled into a drainage ditch while taxiing to the gate. All six people on board survived.<ref>[https://asn.flightsafety.org/asndb/323247]</ref>
* On 13 January 2007, a [[Boeing 737|Boeing 737-230C]] operated by Grading Sari Aviation Services for [[Republic Express Airlines|RPX Airlines]] skidded off the side of the runway while landing at [[Kuching International Airport|Kuching Airport]]. All four people on board survived. The aircraft had departed from Kuala Lumpur.<ref>[https://asn.flightsafety.org/asndb/322025]</ref>
* On 8 March 2014, a [[Boeing 777|Boeing 777-2H6ER]] operating as [[Malaysia Airlines Flight 370|Malaysian Airlines Flight 370]] [[List of missing aircraft|went missing]] over the Indian ocean 40 minutes after take-off from Kuala Lumpur, with 239 on board.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://asn.flightsafety.org/asndb/320559 | title=Accident Boeing 777-2H6ER 9M-MRO, Saturday 8 March 2014 }}</ref>
* On 21 December 2016, a [[Beechcraft Super King Air|Beechcraft B200T Super King Air]] with the registration M41-03 operating for the [[Royal Malaysian Air Force]] crashed while landing at Butterworth Airport, killing one of the four people on board. The aircraft had departed from Kuala Lumpur.<ref>[https://asn.flightsafety.org/asndb/319955]</ref>
* On 13 February 2017, [[Kim Jong-nam]], the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader [[Kim Jong Un]], [[Assassination of Kim Jong-nam|was assassinated]] at KLIA2 using the [[VX (nerve agent)|nerve agent VX]].<ref>{{cite news|access-date=2025-02-16|title=Kim Jong-nam killing: Malaysia airport terminal declared safe|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-39093730|newspaper=BBC News|date=26 February 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Bernama|access-date=2025-02-16|title=Kim Jong-nam murder: A chronology - New Straits Times|url=https://www.nst.com.my/news/2017/03/225832/kim-jong-nam-murder-chronology|date=31 March 2017|website=NST Online}}</ref>
* On 8 April 2019, a bus carrying foreign workers crashed into a ditch near the [[MASkargo]] complex, killing 12 people (the driver and 11 passengers).<ref>{{cite web|agency=Bernama|access-date=2025-02-16|title=Nothing wrong with factory bus in Sepang crash, say cops|url=https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2019/04/13/nothing-wrong-with-factory-bus-in-sepang-crash-say-cops/|date=13 April 2019|website=Free Malaysia Today}}</ref>
* On 14 April 2024, a man detonated fireworks in KLIA and attempted to shoot his wife, but instead shot her bodyguard in the abdomen.<ref>{{cite web|first1=Muhaamad Hafis|last1=Nawawi|access-date=2025-02-16|title=Nearly killed but undaunted: Bodyguard in KLIA shooting returns to work [WATCH] - New Straits Times|url=https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/1067630/nearly-killed-undaunted-bodyguard-klia-shooting-returns-work-watch|date=24 June 2024|website=NST Online}}</ref>

==Award and recognition==
On 22 November 2024, KLIA was named ''Large Airport of the Year 2024'' by the Centre for Aviation (CAPA) for its exceptional connectivity performance in view of the strong regional competition, commitment to the development of major infrastructure, and flexibility in servicing both full-fledged and low-cost airlines.<ref>{{Cite web |title=CAPA Announces Global Aviation Awards for Excellence winners for 2024 |url=https://centreforaviation.com/about/press-releases/capa-announces-global-aviation-awards-for-excellence-winners-for-2024-702861 |access-date=25 November 2024 |website=CAPA - Centre for Aviation |language=en}}</ref>

KLIA's Terminal 2 was voted 2024's best terminal for low-cost airlines in [[Southeast Asia]] and 7th overall in the world by [[Skytrax]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=World's Best Low-Cost Airline Terminals 2024 |url=https://www.worldairportawards.com/worlds-best-low-cost-airline-terminals-2024/ |access-date=27 November 2024 |website=SKYTRAX |language=en}}</ref>

== See also ==
{{Portal|Malaysia|Aviation}}
* [[List of airports with triple takeoff/landing capability]]

== References ==
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==External links==
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* {{wikivoyage inline|Kuala Lumpur International Airport}}
* {{Official website|https://airports.malaysiaairports.com.my}}
* [http://gatewayklia2.com.my/ Gateway@klia2 website]

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