Transit between klia2 and KLIA

klia2 and KLIA terminals are treated as separate entities. You have to go through immigration control at one before traveling to the other. The distance is estimated to take 3 to 10 mins, depending on your mode of transport between these 2 terminals. Hence, proper time management and travel documents is crucial to ensure smooth transfer.

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Transit Pass

Nationals of certain countries that do not enjoy visa-free entry may still get a free transit pass for stays up to 120 hours when transiting through Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). They must hold an onward ticket departing Malaysia from Kuala Lumpur in 120 hours, and the flight departing Malaysia must either be operated by Air Asia or Malaysia Airlines (MAS).

Nationals of the following countries are eligible:

• Bhutan
• China
• Myanmar
• Nepal

Nationals of the following countries are only eligible when holding a visa or a residence permit issued by Australia, China, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Taiwan or the United States, and are departing to or arriving from these countries. They may only arrive and depart from either the main terminal or the low cost carrier terminal (klia2), unless they hold a residence permit.

Other nationals

Nationals of other non visa-exempt countries can transit through KLIA for a maximum of 24 hours, however they are not permitted to switch between the KLIA and klia2 unless they hold a valid visa to clear the immigration control from one terminal to another terminal.

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