Transportation
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and KLIA2
Kuala Lumpur has two airport terminals where travellers normally fly into and out of, known as Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and KLIA2, which are 5.3 km from each other. They are not separate airports, they are just different terminals. KLIA is used by Malaysia Airlines and other international [national] carriers, and KLIA2 is used by Air Asia.
To transfer between KLIA and KLIA2
The best way is via train. KLIA and KLIA2 are both on the KLIA Express train route so are connected by a 3-min train journey. The ticket cost is RM 4 between KLIA and KLIA2. You also have the option to take a Taxi.
To go Melaka (Malacca) from KLIA or KLIA2
Melaka / Malacca is about 130 km away from the Malaysia Airport, either KLIA or KLIA2. The Transnasional bus provides regular shuttle routes between Melaka and KLIA2 and KLIA airports. To board the Transnasional bus to Melaka, you can go to KLIA2's Transportation Hub if you are at the KLIA2 airport. Walk to the KLIA Bus Station if you are at the KLIA airport.
General info of Transnasional buses: http://www.klia2.info/buses/bus-stop/malacca
Ticket purchasing for different buses:
- http://www.easybook.com/en-my/bus/booking/kliaorklia2-to-melakasentral
- http://www.busonlineticket.com/booking/select_coach.aspx?ddFrom=KLIA2&ddTo=Malacca&deptdate=2017-07-24&rtndate=2017-07-26&pax=1&way=1&ddFromFilter=undefined&ddtofilter=undefined&type=Bus&sbf=undefined&s=d\
Alternatively, you can consider hiring a taxi to go from the airport to Melaka. However, it's an expensive travel option as it may cost you about RM 200 for a budget taxi. You can also use Uber app, or Grab app, to go to Melaka, which will cost about RM 170.
Once reaching Melaka bus terminal, you can then take a taxi to your hotel.
Other info: To purchase a tourist SIM card
You will come across a few stalls making your way through the airport. Maxis, Celcom, Umobile are some of the largest service provider in Malaysia, offering tourist SIM card with internet access.
For any enquiry, please contact us at unmc.pocer@nottingham.edu.my.