Transit between KLIA and klia2

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Main Terminal Building (MTB) and its low cost terminal klia2, these two terminals are treated as separate entities. You have to go through immigration control at one before traveling to the other. The distance is estimated to take 3 to 10 minutes, depending on transport options, to travel between these 2 terminals. Hence, proper time management and travel documents is crucial to ensure smooth transfer.

Check here for the full information on How to transfer between KLIA and klia2 terminals.

Transit Pass

Nationals of certain countries that do not enjoy visa-free entry may still get a free transit pass for stays up to 120 hours when transiting through Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

They must hold an onward ticket departing Malaysia from Kuala Lumpur in 120 hours, and the flight departing Malaysia must either be operated by AirAsia or Malaysia Airlines.

Nationals of the following countries are eligible:

• Bhutan
• China
• Myanmar
• Nepal

Nationals of the following countries are only eligible when holding a visa or a residence permit issued by Australia, China, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Taiwan or the United States, and are departing to or arriving from these countries. They may only arrive and depart from either the MTB or klia2, unless they hold a residence permit.

►Visa-free 2020 entry for tourists from China and India

Other Nationals

Nationals of other non visa-exempt countries can transit through KLIA for a maximum of 24 hours, however they are not permitted to switch between the KLIA and klia2 unless they hold a valid visa to clear the immigration control.

Information Counter

The Information Counter to help the passengers to transfer between KLIA and klia2 terminal is located at the KLIA’s MTB and klia2’s Arrival Hall.

At the KLIA terminal, the pick-up point for Free Shuttle Bus is located at Door 4, Level 1 of the KLIA MTB.

 

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