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KLIA Airport to KL: Ekspres, Transit, Grab & Taxi
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA Terminal 1 and Terminal 2) is about 50 km south of the city. The KLIA Ekspres train is the fastest and most predictable way in.
🔗 Official sites: KLIA Ekspres · Malaysia Airports
Arriving at KLIA: our advice
- Taxi counters cost more. Fixed-price taxi coupons from the arrivals counters are much more expensive than Grab or other e-hailing apps, often about double.
- Travelling solo? Take the KLIA Ekspres to KL Sentral, then a Grab or the Monorail to Cormar Suites.
- Two or more people? Grab or another e-hailing app is usually far cheaper than separate train tickets, and it takes you to the door.
- Only use approved transport. Never accept a ride from people offering transport in the arrivals hall. Unlicensed taxis are illegal in Malaysia and not safe. Use e-hailing booked in the app, the official taxi counters, the trains or licensed buses.
- Going beyond KL on a budget? Express buses run from the airport to towns across Malaysia. See KLIA airport buses and destinations.
- Changing money? Airport money changers are often expensive. Use your bank card at an ATM or a licensed money changer in town. See changing money in Malaysia.
- Premium service. Cormar Suites offers a premium Front Desk service for groups and discerning guests, and airport transfers can be booked in advance (fee applies). Ask the Front Desk on WhatsApp for details.
KLIA Ekspres: how to book (official)
- Buy on kliaekspres.com or the KLIA Ekspres app (Google Play · App Store) (10% online discount), at the station counters or machines, or tap TnG at the gates (site lists TnG/tap).
- Board at KL Sentral (KL City Air Terminal).
- Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air passengers can check in bags at KL Sentral up to 2 hours before the flight.
Fares and deals
- Current one-way RM55 (Bernama) or RM57.50 (official page); return RM105.
- From 1 Jan 2027: RM65 one-way / RM118 return adult, RM29 / RM53 child.
- Family Package from RM120 (2+2).
- Group Saver RM40 per person.
- Under-6s free.
- Current KLIA Ekspres offers: Family Package from RM120 one-way (2 adults + 2 children), Group Saver RM40 per person one-way, max 10 tickets per transaction. Trains stop at all stations between 11pm and 1am since 8 Dec 2025.
Trains and frequency
- KLIA and klia2 were officially renamed KLIA Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 in June 2023.
- KLIA Ekspres runs non-stop from KL Sentral to T1 in about 28-30 minutes, with about 3 more minutes to T2. KLIA Transit stops at intermediate stations including Bandar Tasik Selatan.
- KLIA Ekspres currently runs about every 20 minutes (since Aug 2023). Frequency rises to every 15 minutes in Q1 2027.
Check in at KL Sentral
- Flight check-in at KL Sentral is still available, free with a KLIA Ekspres/Transit ticket. Malaysia Airlines runs it 6am-8pm and Batik Air 6am-6pm, closing 2 hours before departure.
On the way
- About 28-33 minutes on a fast, non-stop line through oil-palm country, the Putrajaya/Cyberjaya fringe and the Sepang area.
Route map
Starting from Cormar Suites
From KL Sentral, take a Grab to Cormar Suites (about 10–15 minutes), or the Monorail from KL Sentral to Bukit Nanas, then about a 10-minute walk.
Staying in central KL makes all of this easy. Cormar Suites has spacious serviced apartments with kitchens, Parry Road Café downstairs, and a rooftop infinity pool. Book direct for our best available rate.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the KLIA Ekspres to KL Sentral?
About 28–30 minutes from Terminal 1, plus about 3 minutes from Terminal 2.
How much is the KLIA Ekspres?
About RM55–57.50 one-way now; RM65 one-way and RM118 return from 1 January 2027. Check kliaekspres.com for current fares and online discounts.
Sources
Checked on 11 October 2026. Fares, timetables and services change, so always confirm on the official site before you travel.