Guide To Parking Rates In KLIA Terminal 1 And Terminal 2

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is the main international airport in Malaysia, with more than 60 million passengers passing through a year. To accommodate the high number of passengers, the airport has various transport facilities including several parking buildings.    

Whether you’re on a short trip or travelling with elderly family members, it may be more convenient for you to drive and park in the airport.  

There are two terminals, which are KLIA Terminal 1 and located two kilometres away, Terminal 2. Terminal 2 was set up later to serve passengers of budget airlines such as AirAsia, Firefly and Scoot. 

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Parking at KLIA Terminal 1 

There are several parking buildings that you can park at to access KLIA Terminal 1. The public parking building for short-term parking is located next to the airport. You can also park at parking buildings located within a short distance from KLIA for a cheaper price.  

Public Parking 

Short-Term Public Parking (Block A, B, C, D) 

The most popular option is the Short-Term Public Parking that is connected to the Main Terminal Building. It is located adjacent to the airport and provides easy access to the main terminal.  

There are 5,700 bays in this public parking. The parking rates at the Short-Term Public Parking are RM5 per hour for the first three hours, with a maximum daily rate of RM52. This parking is suitable for those dropping off their family members at the airport as you can easily get back to your vehicle later on. However, due to its convenience, it can be quite full as well, so plan ahead if you decide to park here. 

You can park overnight at the KLIA. Although the Short-Term Public Parking is mainly reserved for shorter periods of parking, part of the Block A and B parking area is designated for longer term parking. The rates for long term parking here are as follows: 

As you can see, parking charges reduce from the fourth day onwards as well.   

Long-Term Public Parking  

If you need to park for a longer period, you can also park your car at a separate parking building designated for long-term parking near the Malaysia Airports Training Centre. The parking building is around a seven minutes’ drive from KLIA. 

There is a free shuttle service from the parking building to the airport every 15 minutes. The parking rates at the Long-Term Public Parking is slightly cheaper. 

Alternatively, you can also park at the Block E parking building next to the Sama-Sama Hotel, located around 10 minutes away from the KLIA. 

Preferred Parking (Block B, C) 

The preferred parking facility is an exclusive parking facility for people who drive to KLIA. It is located at Level 2 of the Short-Term Public Parking Block B and C buildings, providing easy access to the airport. 

The rates for preferred parking are up to RM15 per hour, with a maximum rate of RM150 per day. 

For added convenience, you can opt for valet parking, which is under 24-hour surveillance. Valet parking rates are slightly higher at up to RM16 per hour. 

Do note that should you choose to pay for parking at the KLIA using your Touch ‘n Go card, there will be an additional 10% charge on top of the parking fees. 

Parking At KLIA Terminal 2 

Travellers who are flying at the KLIA Terminal 2 can park at the Gateway shopping mall, which is connected to the main terminal. There are 5,800 public parking bays at the shopping mall. 

The parking rates at the KLIA Terminal 2 are RM5 per hour for the first three hours. 

There are also valet parking services available at the Gateway shopping mall at Level 3 next to the departure drop-off area. The valet parking rates are RM15 per hour for the first hour. 

Where To Park? 

The best parking option depends on where your flight is taking off from and your needs. 

Take the example of a traveller who is going on a two-day trip. Since it’s a short tip, he decides to fly with a budget airline. In this case, the public parking at KLIA Terminal 2 is the most convenient as it’s connected to the main terminal building of KLIA Terminal 2. Given that the maximum rate a day is RM52, his parking fees for two days will range from RM52 to RM104. 

If an individual is flying for a six-day trip from KLIA Terminal 1, he has several options to choose from. The most convenient parking facility would be the Short-Term Public Parking building as it’s connected to the main terminal building. Based on the maximum rates per day, his parking fees for six days would be a total of RM246.  

Alternatively, he can also park his car at the designated Long-Term Public Parking building at a separate location from KLIA Terminal 1. The parking rates are cheaper here, with a maximum rate of RM32 per day. His total parking fees for six days would be around RM192, which is RM54 cheaper than at the Short-Term Parking building. However, he will need to plan ahead of time and be able to walk with his luggage for a longer distance. 

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