There are five international airports in Malaysia, located in Kuala Lumpur, Pulau Pinang, Kota Kinabalu, Johor Bahru and Kuching. Apart from 15 domestic airports throughout the country there are another 17 short takeoff and landing (STOL) ports. Presently, Malaysia Airlines has landing rights in over 110 destinations while some 50 international airlines have regular direct services to Malaysia.

AirAsia is the region's leading low cost airline and operates from Kuala Lumpur as well as other cities such as Bangkok and Jakharta. Air Asia has made travelling throughout the region cheaper and easier with fares starting from just a few pounds.
Cities Served From/To Kuala Lumpur International Airport by AirAsia
14 flights a week to Alor Star, Kedah 14 flights a week to Bali, Indonesia 7 flights a week to Bandung, Indonesia 7 flight a week to Balikpapan, Indonesia 21 flights a week to Bangkok, Thailand 7 flights a week to Bintulu, Sarawak 7 flights a week to Chiang Mai, Thailand 7 flights a week to Hat Yai, Thailand 21 flights a week to Jakarta, Indonesia 14 flights a week to Johor Bahru, Johor 56 flights a week to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 21 flights a week to Kota Bharu, Kelantan 21 flights a week to Kuala Terengganu, 56 flights a week to Kuching, Sarawak 14 flights a week to Labuan 21 flights a week to Langkawi, Kedah 7 flights a week to Macau 7 flights a week to Manila (Clark), Philippines 14 flights a week to Medan, Indonesia 21 flights a week to Miri, Sarawak 3 flights a week to Padang, Indonesia 21 flights a week to Penang 14 flights a week to Phuket, Thailand 7 flights a week to Phnom Penh 14 flights a week to Sandakan, Sabah 21 flights a week to Sibu, Sarawak 14 flights a week to Surabaya, Indonesia 7 flights a week to Siem Reap, Cambodia 7 flights a week to Solo, Indonesia  14 flights a week to Tawau, Sabah
AirAsia recently signed a purchase contract for 60 Airbus A320s plus a further 40 options making it the single largest customer for the aircraft in the Asia-Pacific region. Deliveries of the first A320s will commence in late 2005 and continue through until 2011. The A320s will completely replace the single aisle, 148 seat configuration Boeing 737-300s currently operated by AirAsia.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport 1998, after a period of only seven years from conceptualization to construction and operation, Malaysia completed the construction of its brand new 10,000 hectare international airport, known as the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).

Since its opening, the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (better known as KLIA to locals) has raised Malaysia’s profile in the international tourism industry. Designed by award-winning Japanese architect, Kisho Kurokawa, the splendid design and state-of-the-art facilities at KLIA, with its two staggered runways, 130-metre control tower and 479,404 square metres of floor space, has the capacity to handle 90 to 100 aircraft movements per hour and 7,130 passengers per peak hour. Its state-of-the-art baggage handling system is capable of clearing baggage within 20 minutes. In addition, the modern design layout and simple passenger routes ensure minimum walking distance and transfer time which in turn enhances passenger comfort and convenience.

The 24-hour airport has 108 aircraft stands comprising 46 contact, 36 remote, 21 cargo and five maintenance stands as well as 216 check-in counters, 60 immigration counters, 48 emigration counters, 16 transfer counters, 26 Customs counters and six port, health, plant and animal quarantine counters. A separate building accommodates VIP arrivals and departures.

Located in Sepang some 50km (31miles) south of KL, the airport’s sleek architecture coupled with lush greenery, a multitude of shops and glass-paned walls through which sunlight pours creates a most pleasant atmosphere for the jet-lagged traveller. Well-placed signs give directions in several languages, so it’s unlikely you’ll get lost.  The airport is quite a way from the city centre, but thankfully the transportation is handled efficiently at the transport counter which you can easily locate after clearing customs. An airport limousine ride into the city costs RM90 and after purchasing the voucher for the ride, simply queue and wait your turn. Taxis would cost about RM70 - about £11.00.

Most travellers would hop on the KLIA Express, a non-stop high-speed 28-minute train service between KLIA and KL Sentral Station. It departs every 15 minutes from both terminals, during peak hours (05.00-09.00 and 16.00-22.00) and every 20 minutes during off-peak hours (09.00-16.00 and 22.00-00.00) everyday. Tickets cost RM35 one-way - about £6.00. Visitors may also opt to catch a shuttle from KLIA into the city. The journey will take an hour and costs RM25 (£4.00) one-way.