Flight tickets from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur International

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What you need to know before flying from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur International?

Airport information

Getting to Chennai airport

• Chennai International Airport is located on GST/NH 45, 20 km southwest from the city centre and has 2 terminals – Kamaraj (domestic) and Anna (international).
• Travel options from the city to the airport include the suburban trains to Tirusulam station, rickshaws, metered/prepaid/app-based taxis, as well as the Blue Line of the Chennai Metro.

Travelling from Kuala Lumpur International Airport

• Kuala Lumpur International Airport is located in the Sepang region of the state of Selangor, 56 km south of the city centre of Kuala Lumpur.
• Travel options from the airport to the city include public and private buses, limousines, private cars, metered/prepaid/app-based taxis, cars on rent, as well as the KLIA Ekspress and Transit.

Facilities at Chennai and Kuala Lumpur International airports

• Chennai International Airport has 1 hour of complimentary Wi-Fi, banking services and ATMs, forex and currency exchange options, duty-free shops, conference and business facilities, cafés and snack bars, lounges, etc.
• Kuala Lumpur International Airport has 5 lounges, 3 hours of complimentary Wi-Fi, currency exchange and forex facilities, eating spaces and cafés, duty-free shopping spaces, business centre, play areas, medical assistance, rest zones, a gym and an observation deck.

Tips on how to make the best out of your flight journey from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur International

The minimum flight time from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur is 4hvia direct flights. Here's a complete guide to exploring the sights of Malaysia the best way.

Time Difference

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 2h 30min ahead of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Weather in Kuala Lumpur

The generally hot, humid and rainy Kuala Lumpur is best visited between May and July when the temperatures are 21-33 degrees Celsius and, more importantly, the rains and the humidity are comparatively lesser.

Exchange rate

1 Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) equals 16.91 Indian Rupees (INR). Click here to know more.

Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur

Travel costs in Kuala Lumpur – Airport rides cost MYR 75 (taxi), MYR 35 (Express Train), and MYR 10-15 (Express Bus), while 3 km rides in the city cost MYR 6-10 (taxi), MYR 1-3 (light rail) and MYR 1-6 (monorail). Food costs in Kuala Lumpur – MYR 8-20 for cheap meals and MYR 11-20 for half a litre of beer.

Mode of payments accepted in Kuala Lumpur

If you shop at Kuala Lumpur's local markets like Petaling Street and Central Market, or travel in local transport, or eat street food, you'll need cash in local currency (MYR). While debit and credit cards are accepted everywhere, fees and charges are levied. Travel tip: Check with bank before travelling.

Best places for your first meal in Kuala Lumpur

Do not leave the city without trying out some of its absolute favourite foods – Nasi Lemak, Hainan Tea, Yong Tau Fu, Sang Yu Chuk, Pan Mee and many more. Areas such as Bukit Bintang, Pudu, Ampang, and Petaling Jaya are the best places to try out Kuala Lumpur's food.