KLIA 2

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The latest addition to the country, Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA 2) has recently launched and opened to all major flights from AirAsia, Firefly, and other international flights that used to take-off and landing in LCCT (Low Cost Carrier Terminal). It is fully operational in KLIA 2, and LCCT has been closed to public since. In a separate private conversation with someone from AirAsia and Malindo Air, we found out that there wasn't any big bang launch on the KLIA 2, to me, it is a huge disappointment. 

Regardless, me and my Stephanie has decided to drop by KLIA 2 and have a day tour, just to check out the airport and what's new in it. On the other hand, we didn't want to be lost should we be flying to any where any time in the near future. The last time we flew was to Bali, back in 20th April, we took off from LCCT and KLIA 2 was not open yet.

An over view of KLIA 2 from the overhead bridge

We knew the parking rate will be somewhat similar to KLIA, so we both agreed that we would take a quick stroll. We found a parking very quickly and as we walk towards to entrance, to my amazement, there is something new, on the signage it says "Departure", "Arrival", and a new entry "Mall". We head straight to the mall since Departure and Arrival hall is heading the same direction. 

As soon as you step into the mall from car park

As we entered the mall, there were actually approximately 90% occupancies, and they have almost all the major brands. Cafes, F&B outlet, telecommunications hub and many more. Yes, it does look like a shopping mall. If you park at level CP4 (if not mistaken), it is direct link into the mall. It may be a little confusing, but fear not, just go all the way straight, do not go up any escalators, you will come to the Domestic and International Arrival hall. 

International Arrival Hall

Domestic Arrival Hall

Huge LED screen display on flights arrival

If the flight has been delayed, you can even have a cup of coffee in Old Town White Coffee, it's just right in front of the LED screen. At the Domestic Arrival Hall, you will see escalators going up, that will lead you straight to the counter check-in and also Departure Hall.

Escalator heading towards Departure Hall

There is another huge LED screen, to check your flight check-in counter details. It's easy to navigate, LED screen in the center, you have retail shops on the left and right, then all the check-in counters are behind the LED screen, sectioned into left, right, and center. You sure won't get lost. 

I am standing in the center of the entire Departure Hall

One section of the check-in counters, quite nice ceiling design

If you are to depart on the International Departure hall, from the huge LED screen, just walk straight, you will be able to see the entrance. 

If you are to depart on the Domestic Departure Hall, from the huge LED screen, keep left and walk all the way straight, you would see the entrance. Or, the Domestic Departure is situated left side corner of the International Departure.

Domestic Departure Hall

What's on the right side? we took a stroll, and found this :

I thought it will be cute to have my Stephanie as the "brand ambassador" in the photo

That is all for the Departure and Arrival Halls. Now, back to the mall, it has Ground floor, Level 1, Level 1 Mezzanine, Level 2, and Level 2 Mezzanine. There are plenty of cafes, F&B outlet, fast food joint and many other retails. So, for those who are caught in flight delay, starvation is out of the picture, as long as you have cash or credit card, you can even shop for your favorite handbag.

In Ground floor, it is already operating, KLIA transit, linking from KL Sentral to KLIA, KLIA 2, and also between KLIA and KLIA 2. Fare is fairly reasonable, MYR 35.00 per person, one-way.

We spent about 95mins to stroll around, parking came up to MYR 8.00. The rates are first three hours MYR 4.00 per hour, thereafter is just expensive. Hope this post can help you guys understand KLIA 2 better, not getting lost in this terminal and missing your flight.