StayAreasIs KLIA & Sepang a good place to stay in Kuala Lumpur?
Yes, if you have an early flight, a late arrival or a stopover. Some hotels are inside the terminals and others run free shuttles, and the KLIA Ekspres reaches KL Sentral in about half an hour.
Stay here if
- Transit passengers and stopovers
- Anyone with an early or late flight
- Visitors to the Sepang International Circuit
Look elsewhere if
- You want to see Kuala Lumpur
- You want restaurants and nightlife
- You're staying more than a night
Stations and airports
50 min to KLCC. KLIA Ekspres and KLIA Transit to KL Sentral, airport buses, and hotel shuttles.
- From Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA)walk or hotel shuttle to the terminals10 min
Hotels in KLIA & Sepang
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Staying in KLIA & Sepang
KLIA and Sepang are the place to stay if your priority is the airport. Some hotels are inside the terminal buildings and others run shuttles from a few minutes away, and the KLIA Ekspres reaches KL Sentral in about half an hour. It suits transit passengers, early or late flights and visitors to the Sepang International Circuit.
The area is open countryside, palm plantations and airport roads rather than a neighbourhood. The terminals have shops and food courts, the second terminal has a full shopping mall attached, and the Mitsui Outlet Park near the airport has outlet shops and restaurants. The Sepang International Circuit, which hosts the Malaysian MotoGP, is a short drive away.
The downside is that there's nothing to see or do beyond the airport. Kuala Lumpur is an hour or so away by road, evenings are limited to hotel restaurants and the terminals, and staying more than a night here means spending a lot of time travelling into the city.
What makes KLIA worth considering is how much easier it makes a long journey. You can land late, be asleep soon after, and walk or take a short shuttle to your early flight the next morning, without the drive from the city at dawn.
KLIA & Sepang questions
Is KLIA & Sepang a good area to stay in Kuala Lumpur?
Yes, if you have an early flight, a late arrival or a stopover. Some hotels are inside the terminals and others run free shuttles, and the KLIA Ekspres reaches KL Sentral in about half an hour. It suits transit passengers and stopovers, anyone with an early or late flight and visitors to the Sepang International Circuit.
How much does a hotel in KLIA & Sepang cost?
A typical double is around $35 a night at a budget hotel, $85 mid-range and $110 for luxury, outside peak events.
How do I get from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) to KLIA & Sepang?
About 10 minutes door to door: walk or hotel shuttle to the terminals.