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Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Airport Information
(Sepang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
 An ultra modern airport providing air travel to domestic cities, neighbouring Asian countries and a large number of international destinations, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is Malaysia's premier air facility. The airport itself is sited around 55 km / 34 miles south of central Kuala Lumpur and close to Kampong Kubor, Kampung Dengkil, Sepang and the southern coastline along the Strait of Malacca.
The airport's Passenger Terminal Complex is comprised of three buildings: the Main Terminal, Satellite Terminal and the Contact Pier. Both the Main Terminal and the Satellite Terminal are connected by the Aerotrain. Although Kuala Lumpur International Airport currently boasts an annual capacity of more than 35 million passengers, it currently handles just 25 million and therefore is more than ready for projected growth.
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Trains and buses constitute the main public transport services from Kuala Lumpur Airport, and Express Rail Link trains (ERL) can reach the city centre in less than 30 minutes. Free airport shuttles are often provided by large hotels, while taxis are plentiful and limousines can be booked on arrival for passengers wishing to travel in luxury. Worth noting, the Aerotrain links the nearby Satellite Building.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) Information: History and Facilities
A modern airport and a recent addition to Malaysia's aviation scene, Kuala Lumpur International Airport came into existence in 1990, when it became clear that the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in nearby Sebang was unable to meet demand. The building of KUL Airport was controversial to say the least, since many considered that it was sited too far from Kuala Lumpur and that it would be possible to extend the already existing Sepang Airport. However, work went ahead and in 1993, Kuala Lumpur completed its first terminal building, Terminal 3.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) was officially inaugurated in 1998 and immediately suffered a series of technical problems, particularly with regards to the baggage system, which has since been resolved. In it first year, the airport serviced just over 13 million passengers, although projections had been for considerably higher numbers. These were affected more recently by the avian flu scare. In 2005 and 2006, Kuala Lumpur Airport was presented with a prestigious AERTA award for being the 'World's Best Airport' for its size, and is currently managed by the Malaysia Airports Holding Berhad.
The facilities at Kuala Lumpur Airport are modern, state-of-the-art and extremely passenger friendly. There are more than ten ATMs located around the terminal, as well as payphone booths, a series of televisions, currency exchange facilities and banks, including AMBank, EON, CIMB and Affin. A huge selection of shops is on hand and located on Level 3, Level 5, on the Contact Pier and within the Satellite Building.
Stores include the Body Shop, Candy Land, Children's Boutique, Famous Amos, the Flying Emporium, Harrods, Lacoste, Photo Processing and the Royal Selangor Pewter, selling a range of Malaysian souvenirs. When shopping, passengers will find that Kuala Lumpur Airport often hosts a series of events, competitions and theme fairs, such as the recent successful Malaysiana arts festival.
There is also an equally impressive selection of food and beverage outlets available at Kula Lumpur airport. For a quick snack, the Café Marche, Rimba Jungle Café and Starbucks coffee shop are good options, whilst for a proper sit-down meal, the Chinese-style cuisine on offer at the Eden Seafood Restaurant is hard to beat. Business and leisure facilities on hand include the e-Centre, Wi-Fi access, massages, an onsite business centre, and many airline lounges, such as the Dynasty Lounge, Emirates Lounge and the Royal Orchid Lounge. Showers and a fitness centre are also available for those with long waiting periods between connections.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) Information: About Sepang Tourism
The city of Kuala Lumpur is located in the Malaysian province of Selangor, near the west coast of the Malay Peninsular. Kuala Lumpur is a popular tourist destination, famous for being home to the world's tallest building, the Petronas Towers.
Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL) is the means to an array of spectacular attractions, which include Merdeka Square in the heart of the city, the site where the 1957 proclamation of independence was made. The Golden Triangle shopping centre is also a big draw card, with its vast selection of shops, restaurants, hotels and nightlife venues. Outside of the city, the beautiful Tasik Perdana Lake is well worth a visit.
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