KUL · 3.14° N · 101.69° E · Malaysia
Malaysia's capital, where the Petronas Towers rise over hawker stalls, mosques and Chinese temples.
Kuala Lumpur mixes Malay, Chinese and Indian cultures, and you can taste all three at its hawker centres. The Petronas Twin Towers, with their skybridge, dominate the skyline.
Visit Merdeka Square and the Masjid Jamek, climb the steps of the Batu Caves, and eat at Jalan Alor at night. Malaysia Airlines flies here nonstop from London Heathrow.
Entry rules for Malaysia depend on your passport and the purpose of your trip, and they can change. Check the official sources below before you book and again shortly before you travel. The Immigration Department of Malaysia also runs an official online arrival card: if it applies to you, use only the department's own website and be wary of other sites that ask for payment.
See TravelHealthPro's Malaysia page and book a travel health appointment several weeks before you go. Average highs in Kuala Lumpur are around 32°C to 34°C all year, so drink plenty of water, rest in the shade and use sun protection. Protect yourself from mosquito bites, take care with food and water hygiene, avoid contact with animals and keep an eye on local air quality reports.
Malaysia's currency is the Malaysian ringgit (MYR). Carry some cash for markets, food stalls and small shops, tell your bank before you travel, and check what your card charges for payments and withdrawals abroad.
General information only, not legal or medical advice. Rules change, so check the official source before you travel.
Checked on 14 October 2026
Kuala Lumpur is hot and wet all year. June to August are relatively dry, and June is usually the driest month. The wettest times are March to April and October to December, with November usually the wettest month.
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From London Heathrow Airport · Four nights at The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur, with nonstop Malaysia Airlines flights from Heathrow.
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A hotel first opened in 1932 near the old railway station, with 300 rooms in the restored Majestic Wing and the newer Tower Wing, a pool, a spa and an orchid conservatory.
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Malaysia uses the Malaysian ringgit (MYR). Carry some cash for markets, food stalls and small shops, tell your bank before you travel, and check what your card charges for payments and withdrawals abroad.
Batu Caves is an active Hindu shrine about 13 km north of the city, so dress modestly and be ready to climb 272 steps to the main temple cave. The main shrine is dedicated to Murugan, whose large statue was unveiled there in 2006, and the caves are the focus of the yearly Thaipusam festival.
Trains are usually the simplest way: LRT, MRT, monorail and commuter lines cover the city and its suburbs, and KL Sentral is the main hub. A non stop airport train runs between KL Sentral and Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
It depends on your passport and the purpose of your trip, so check the official sources on this page before you book, and again shortly before you travel, as rules can change. The Immigration Department of Malaysia also runs an official online arrival card; if you need it, use only the department's own website.
Checked on 14 October 2026
June to August is usually the best time, as these are the relatively dry months, with June the driest in the climate table. Rain falls all year, and the wettest times are usually March to April and October to December, with November the wettest month.
