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12 hour 40 min
Rotterdam The Hague Airport

Transportation to Kuala Lumpur Airport from the City Center

Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport

Located about 45 km from the city center, KLIA is accessible by bus, train, taxi, and rental car. Each one of these methods of transportation offer their own advantages and provide passengers with a convenient way to get to the airport.

Taxi

Taxis are available everywhere in the city and provide quick transportation from the city center to KLIA. Although taxis are a bit more expensive the fact that they are one of the fastest ways of getting to the airport makes it cost-effective. Taxis are among the most reliable transportation alternatives to get to the airport.

Bus

Buses are another method of transportation you can choose to get to KLIA from the city center. Buses are a more affordable option when compared to other transportation alternatives but they are also a slower option. 

Train

Another way to get to KLIA from the city center is by train. Trains are an economic and comfortable transportation alternative to get to the airport. There are normal or express trains that you can take at the Central Train Station, or various train stations in the city. These trains provide easy access to the airport.

Rental Car

One of the most comfortable methods of transportation to get to KLIA is by rental car. You can rent a car with or without a driver. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Kasina Baru, Hertz, Pantas, Mayflower, Orix, Insas Pacific and Avis.

Airport Information

Kuala Lumpur International Airport is located in Sepang district, 45 km from Malaysia’s capital, Kuala Lumpur. Kuala Lumpur International Airport is also referred to as KLIA. KLIA operates both domestic and international flights. KLIA is the busiest airport in both Malaysia and Southeast Asia. The airport terminal buildings provide passenger services and are used for both domestic and international air travel. KLIA also contains services and amenities to meet passengers’ pre-flight and post-flight needs. The airport is also equipped with a hotel to meet any accommodation needs passengers might have.

The airport contains a pharmacy, ATMs, internet, lost and found, lounges, meeting rooms, massage and personal care services, and rental car offices. There are also a variety of stores where you can go shopping and restaurants, cafes, and bars where you can enjoy a bite to eat and something to drink. 

The airport features many stores where you can go shopping, including Eraman Duty Free, Alfred Dunhill, Bally, Bonita, Giordino, Flying Nomad, Milano, Pedro, Pandora, Rolex, Thomas Sabo, Voir Gallery, Barry Smith, Alianto, Machines, Samsonite, Cigar Divan, Heritage and Royal Selangor.

Venues where you can enjoy something to eat or drink include Delifrance, Bar Metropole, Cafe Barbera, Burger King, Food Garden, KFC, Marrybrown, McDonalds, Popeyes, 7-Eleven, Baskin Robbins, Hot & Roll, Bibik Heritage, Flight Club, Fukuya, Bumbu Desa, Eden, Nööödles, Taste of India and Secret Recipe.

Last Updated: 10 Jun 2019

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport was the main international airport of Kuala Lumpur, until Kuala Lumpur International Airport was opened. Today Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport serves general aviation and turboprop flights. The airport is used for charter flights and domestic and international turboprop flights. Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport is located about 30 km from the Kuala Lumpur city center.

Taxi

The most common transportation alternative to get to the airport from the city center is by taxi. Taxis might not be the most affordable option but they are the fastest. The total trip from the city center takes about 40 minutes.

Bus

Buses are another way to get to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport. You can get on a bus in the city center and easily get to the airport. Buses are a more affordable method of transportation compared to other alternatives. However buses are not as fast as taking a taxi or driving yourselves.

Rental Car

One of the most comfortable ways to get to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport is by rental car. There are various rental car companies that have offices in the city center. By renting a car you can get to the airport in a short amount of time. If you don’t know the roads very well, we recommend renting a car that is equipped with a navigation system.  

Airport Information

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, also referred to as Subang Airport, is located in the Subang suburb of the Petaling District. The airport served as the main international airport of Kuala Lumpur until Kuala Lumpur International Airport opened. Since then Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport has been operating general aviation and turboprop flights. The airport operates regional flights to Indonesia, Thailand, and Singapore.

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport operates Firefly Airlines and Malindo Air flights to various regional destinations as it serves as the hub for Firefly, and Malindo Air commercial turboprop flights. The airport features basic services to meet passengers’ needs as well as cafes and eating and drinking venues. 

Last Updated: 10 Jun 2019

Transportation to Rotterdam City Center from Airport

There are many ways to get to the city center from Rotterdam The Hague Airport. Immediately after landing, you can see the shuttle, bus and taxi stops right next to the exit. There are also car rental companies that you can easily access within the airport. Public transportation cards used by the Dutch are not usable by the visitors unfortunately.  If the visitors want to use public transport, they can buy standard one-way tickets, or if they use public transport frequently, they can get a visitors’ card validity for 4 or 5 years. It is possible to get these cards from the newsagent at the airport. In order to use these cards for train travel, extra credit is required. Transportation is free for children between 0-3 years old.

If you have any questions about public transport, you can contact the information center within the airport.

Bus

There are three different bus companies in Rotterdam; RET, ARRIVA and Conexxion. Among these, the most widely used company is RET. Although these companies commonly use the same bus stops, it is not possible to transfer between buses from different companies. If you turn left at the exit of the airport, you can reach the departure point of the services within a short walking distance.

The bus number 3, departing from this point, arrives at the center of Rotterdam in about twenty-five minutes. The bus is moving every ten minutes during the day and every half an hour during the evening hours. If you want to buy a single ticket, you can get the ticket from the bus driver. Other RET buses passing through the city center include bus number 38 travelling between Schiedam Center and Kerkhoflaan, bus number 40 from the city center to Delft Buffer station and bus number 44 from Zentral to Zuidplein.

It is possible to reach many other bus services from the central districts of the city. There are also night busses called BOB-bus providing access to well-known entertainment centers of the city operating on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Shuttle

Shuttle number 50, departing from the same point, takes you to Meijersplein metro station in about ten minutes. The shuttle departs every half an hour, both during the day and in the evening.

Metro

The metro is the most widespread and most widely used alternative for transportation within the city and to neighboring cities. Metro provides access to every corner of the city from the city center. Once you reach the Meijersplein metro station from the airport, you can reach The Hague in about twenty-five minutes using the E-line.

The E line provides transportation between Rotterdam and The Hague city centers. From the city center of Rotterdam you can reach the Beurs, Slinge, Rhoon, Tussenwater and Spijkenisse centers with the D line in the direction of De Akkers. You can transfer from the Beurs station to lines A, B and C.

You can transfer to C line from the D line and reach the direction of De Terp or De Akkers following Parkweg, Troelstralaan, Vijfsluzien and Pernis stops.

The lines A and B, which you can get by transferring from the D line from the city center, are travelling to the north of Rotterdam. You can travel to Binnenhof via line A and Nesselande by line B, or you can reach the Schiedam Center in the west by taking the other direction.

Tram

Another option you can choose to travel within the city is the tram. From the airport to the city center, there are trams 4, 7, 8, 20, 21, 23, 24 and 25 which travel to different parts of the city.

Water Vehicles

You can reach New York Hotel from the places near the city center such as Leuvehaven and Veerhaven by water taxi which you can find about every ten minutes around the Maas River. You can also travel between Erasmusbrug / Spido, Katendrecht, St. Jobshaven and Heijplaat-RDM stations by taking the ferry called Aquliner.

Train

The Rotterdam city center railway station connects other means of public transportation such as buses, metro and trams, as well as connecting different cities with the railways. The train is a good option if you want to travel between the cities quickly and at reasonable prices.

Intercity Direct

Intercity Direct train travels from Rotterdam Central Station, stopping only at Schiphol, to Amsterdam Central Station in about forty minutes. In addition, the Intercity Train arrives in Amsterdam via Delft, Laheyne, Leiden and Schiphol.

Taxi

If you are looking for a faster and more convenient way to reach your destination, taxi is a good alternative. It is possible to book a taxi via phone before your flight, or to find you’re a taxi at any hour from the taxi stop located in Rotterdam The Hague Airport. However, it should be noted that taking a taxi is not an economical alternative in Rotterdam.

Car Rental

If you are looking for an independent, fast, and more flexible option in the city, we would recommend you to rent a car. You can find the best car rental companies in various points of the city or at the airport, and rent a car.

Last Updated: 10 Feb 2017

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Which airports can I use for Kuala Lumpur-Rotterdam flights?

For Kuala Lumpur-Rotterdam flights, you can use Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, KL Sentral  Railway Station as departure airport, and Rotterdam The Hague Airport, Rotterdam Centraal Railway Station for arrival.

How many kilometers is the flight distance from Kuala Lumpur-Rotterdam and how long does the flight take?

The flight distance between Kuala Lumpur-Rotterdam is 10225 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 12 hour 40 minutes.

Which day is the most convenient for Kuala Lumpur-Rotterdam flights?

When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Kuala Lumpur-Rotterdam flights is Monday.