Questions tagged [kuala-lumpur]
Capital and biggest city of Malaysia.
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Will we need to collect our check-in bags at Kuala Lumpur and Singapore airports, go through immigration, and recheck them?
We are a group of six travelers flying from India to Bali via Kuala Lumpur and returning to India from Bali via Singapore. Our outbound journey is with AirAsia, and the return is with Scoot. I booked ...
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Kuala Lumpur layover Visa on Arrival Rules for Indians
I have a 16 hour layover (7:30 am to 23:35 pm) at Kuala Lumpur and am planning to visit KL during the layover.
I understand that there is a Visa on Arrival provision for Indians, but I wanted to know ...
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We are travelling to Phu Quoc from Perth Australia and have a 9 hour stop over in Kuala Lumpur. Do we need a visa to go out the airport?
We are travelling to Phu Quoc from Perth Australia, and have a 9 hour stop over in Kuala Lumpur. Do we need a visa to go out the airport ?
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How many pieces are allowed in checked in baggage for Batik Air?
I have check in baggage allowance of 35 KG. Am I allowed 2 pieces under 35kg or do I have to buy extra baggage?
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Sightseeing 6 hours day tour of Kuala Lumpur city from KLIA?
We are Indian passport holders with valid USA and UK visas planning a trip to Japan, which has 16 hrs transit at KUL. Like Singapore, do they have a organized sightseeing group tour of selected ...
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8-hour stopover in Kuala Lumpur: visiting Batu Caves?
I have a stopover in Kuala Lumpur during the day (around 8 hours). Arriving early in the morning and continuing on in the afternoon. I was considering taking the time to visit the Batu Caves, north of ...
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Travelling from India to Bali [Transit Visa and Luggage]
I am planning to travel from India to Bali, with a Check-in-baggage too.
Taking a flight from India to Kuala Lumpur
AirAsia X D7-182
3H Layover
From Kuala Lumpur to Bali
AirAsia AK-376.
I want to ...
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Do I require a transit visa? I'm am Indian citizen, travelling from Australia to India
I'm Indian citizen, traveling to India from Australia with Malaysia Airlines for both flights. I have a 13.5-hour layover in Kuala Lumpur. Do I require a transit visa?
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Check in luggage transfer with different PNR but same company airlines
I am a resident of Kolkata. I've booked a flight with Air Asia from DPS to KUL and KUL to CCU on 1st April 2024 with different PNR. We have already stayed 4 days in Kuala Lumpur before going to Bali, ...
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What's the cheapest option for getting Malaysian currency in Malaysia?
Would it be cheaper to withdraw money at the ATM, or bring euros and exchange at the airport?
I'm also considering sending euros via PayPal and collecting in Malaysia.
Bonus question: How well are ...
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Kuala Lumpur Layover KLIA2 from Thailand to India flight
I am an Indian Citizen travelling to Thailand. On my way back I have 12 hrs of layover (with same airline & PNR) in Kuala Lumpur. Needed to check if I can step out of the airport? If yes, then ...
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Booking ETS Platinum class trains more than 24 hours in advance
I'm looking to book tickets on an ETS Platinum train service from Kuala Lumpur (KL Sentral) to Ipoh. The official timetable shows a number of Platinum services (EPxxxx) running daiy; however, while ...
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Transit Visa in Kuala Lumpur
I have an Indian passport and I am travelling from New Delhi, India to San Francisco, USA and have a layover of 3hrs30 mins in Kuala Lumpur International Airport. I would have to change terminals and ...
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Transit in KLIA
I am a bangladeshi citizen currently living in indonesia. Looking for info reagarding transit info in KLIA.
I am planing to travel to Bangladesh with my wife and daughter ( they hold Indonesian ...
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Is there a better GOKL map?
When preparing to travel to Kuala Lumpur I came across the GOKL city bus, which seems like a really good way to get around, sadly the map provided by them ( https://www.gokl.com.my/getting_around/...
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Travelling to Bali from India with a layover in Kuala Lumpur. Visa requirement and time required to switch flights?
I am travelling to Bali from India. My travel is on the same Malaysia Airlines ticket, under the same PNR.
On the onward journey, there is a 15-hour layover before my next flight. Is it a good option ...
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I am travelling from Mumbai to Singapore via Kuala Lampur by AIR ASIA Flights XT-853 and AK 721
We are going to Taiwan via Singapore.
We are booking a flight of air asia with
XT-853 and AK 721
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We had queries
Will we be eligible for TWOV as ...
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Will I need any Malaysian Rinngit at Kuala Lumpur airport when I'm leaving the country?
I'm about to leave Malaysia and expect to get a much better rate for my Ringgit here in Chinatown than at the airport.
So after having paid for my plane ticket and transportation to the airport, are ...
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What are the current budget options for getting from Chinatown to KLIA2: Terminal 2 of Kuala Lumpur International airport?
Public transport in Kuala Lumpur seems to be improving faster than ever.
Also, since my first visit only a few years ago, Air Asia has moved from the LCCT (Low-Cost Carrier Terminal), now closed, to ...
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Is there any motorbike rental in Kuala Lumpur? [closed]
I would like to know if there's any motorbike rental service in Kuala Lumpur?
How much would be daily and what are the documents needed to rent the bike?
How much deposit do you have to pay up front?
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Australian getting a China visa in Kuala Lumpur
I'm planning to go from Kuala Lumpur to China. Is it easy for an Australian to get a Chinese visa in Kuala Lumpur ? What documents do I need ? How long does it take ? And how long can I get a visa for?...
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Visa required for Indians for Malaysia during transit flight time
Planning for a trip from India to Thailand through Kuala Lumpur, the connecting flight from Kuala Lumpur is after 20 hours. Do we need a Malaysian visa for this time frame, if we need to get out of ...
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What are my options to access the Internet in Kuala Lumpur as a tourist?
I am traveling to kuaka lumpur for a couple of days, what ways are there to connect to the Internet? Do metro stations have open wifi?
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Rent car in Kuala Lumpur, drop off in Singapore?
We're in SE Asia for another week or so, and would like to rent a car in Kuala Lumpur for a few days to tour around, then drop it off in Singapore to catch our flight back to the US. A couple of ...
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How predictable is the weather in Kuala Lumpur in the rainy season?
When I hitchhiked through KL last year it didn't rain at all so I didn't need to take precautions. I think it was July/August.
Now at the end of November there's a big downpour every day and rain is ...
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If I had 1 hour to explore Kuala Lumpur, what should I not miss? [closed]
Considering I get only 1 hour free time to experience the city of Kuala Lumpur, what is that one thing I should not miss?
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I apologize if my question raised questions like '1 hour from where` ...
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Quicker / cheaper way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Krabi by land transport?
I'm currently in Kuala Lumpur and have a friend I can meet up with in Ton Sai in Krabi Province.
There is a train from here to Thailand but the closest it looks like it gets is Hat Yai before it ...
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Park or lake with jogging and outdoor gym in Kuala Lumpur?
In many cities there's an obvious place to go for a run, such as along a beach front, around a lake, along the river, or some nice big park.
In Kuala Lumpur the river is sadly neglected and ...
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Books in Malaysian language in Kuala Lumpur
I like to buy books in every language I can when I travel so I'd like to pick up some literature in Malaysian.
Yesterday I found an enormous Kinokuniya bookshop but was puzzled to find it sold books ...
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Where to eat cheap authentic laksa in Kuala Lumpur?
One of my favourite foods is laksa. In Australia it's often served in Thai restaurants or noodle bars, but apparently it's actually from Singapore and Malaysia.
So now I'm in KL and I want to indulge ...
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How conservatively should a man dress in Kuala Lumpur?
Muslim countries and developing countries often have a more conservative dress sense than big cities in Australia where I live.
Often this means it's disrespectful for a man to wear shorts or ...
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How to find out which days the Chinese embassy/consulate in Kuala lumpur is open?
I'm planning to get a visa for China while I'm in Kuala Lumpur soon, but I discovered I'll be arriving during a major Muslim holiday period, Hari Raya Puasa (Eid al-Fitr).
I know consulates and ...
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Where to buy cheap generic camping gear in Kuala Lumpur or Singapore?
I'm planning to hitchhike Singapore or Kuala Lumpur to Taiwan in a couple of weeks and I expect to sleep outside sometimes.
I've never been to this part of the world before but I've noticed that in ...
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LCCT Terminal in Kuala Lumper - Operating Hours
I have a flight from BKK that arrives at the low cost carrier terminal in KL at 23:25 but my next flight to Vientiane isn't until 7:35 the next morning. Does the terminal stay open overnight?
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Are there good dive spots easily accessible from Kuala Lumpur, without flying?
Somewhat annoyingly, Malaysia Airlines Enrich miles expire after 3 years from being earnt, and are not extended by subsequent flights with them. Because of this, I have a reasonable amount of miles ...
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Using U.S. ATM cards in Malaysia
I heard somewhere that many ATMs in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur specifically) do not accept ATM cards issued by U.S. banks (supposedly due to frequent fraud). Is this correct?
If this is the case, what ...
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Do Bangladeshi citizens need a transit visa in Malaysia?
I am a Bangladeshi passport holder and I am studying in Bangalore, India. On 15 October 2012 I am planning to go my country. But there are no direct flights to there. I came to India previously via ...
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What options are there for a 5-hour layover in Kuala Lumpur?
On a trip between London and Sydney/Brisbane, we have a 4-5 hour stopover (between scheduled departure and arrival) at KL in each direction. We're travelling economy class on Malaysia Airlines.
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In Malaysia, how should I deal with taxi drivers wanting to go off-meter?
I've been to Malaysia three times: once to Penang and twice to Kuala Lumpur. I mostly used taxis to get around, and I found that drivers always wanted to negotiate a fare up-front (which was much ...
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Best way to go from Sepang KLIA to downtown Kuala Lumpur?
WikiTravel listed multiple ways to get to the Malaysian capital after landing at Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
What would be an easy, cheap and quick way to get into the city from the airport?
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