Kuala Lumpur is Malaysia’s colourful capital city which is renowned for its stunning skyline of towering skyscrapers, mega shopping malls, charming colonial structures, religious sites and melting pot of cultures which have created a myriad of exotic cuisines. Are you planning to visit here for the first time? We at Traveasy offer a superb selection of cheap flights to Kuala Lumpur from UK and we’ve created an awesome travel guide to this city which will help you make the most of your time here.
How to Get to Kuala Lumpur
You can fly direct to Kuala Lumpur from UK airports including London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham and Glasgow. The flight time from Heathrow to Kuala Lumpur is around 12hrs 50mins. We offer cheap tickets to Kuala Lumpur from UK with at number of major airlines including British Airways, China Southern Airlines, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways.
Getting Around the City
Kuala Lumpur is a busy, bustling city, though its public transportation is extensive and reasonably priced. There’s a network of intercity buses which is the cheapest option for getting around, though you can often get stuck in traffic so we advise that you take advantage of the city’s railway network. KL Sentral is the railway hub which connects the city; it’s Southeast Asia’s largest train station. There’s also a hop-on-hop-off double decker bus network in Kuala Lumpur which stops at the major sights.
Local Cuisine
Kuala Lumpur has a fair share of gourmet restaurants, though it’s real appeal comes from the incredible array of street food dishes served at hawkers and vendors. Must try snacks include the Malaysian ramly burger, rojak (a tropical fruit and vegetable salad), grilled meat satay, nasi lemak (coconut rice) and lok lok (spicy barbeque fish). There are also some mouth-watering sweet snacks to enjoy including cendol and apom balik. The best spots for Kuala Lumpur street food include Jalan Alor, Petaling Street and the Pudu Wai Sek Kai street.
Best Places for Shopping
Kuala Lumpur is one of the world’s top shopping hubs, bound to impress all tastes and budgets with malls, boutiques, shopping streets and markets. If you’d like to experience a shopping spree then head to the award-winning Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, which is home to over 550 outlets including designer brands. For souvenirs, browse the 300+ shops and kiosks at the colourful Central Market or for a leisurely shopping day out, spend time at Suria KLCC which not only has shops galore but also light and music fountain shows, food courts, an aquarium and much more.
Best Time to Visit
Due to its location near the equator, Kuala Lumpur is relatively humid all year round with high average temperatures, and there’s always a chance of rain throughout all seasons. Kuala Lumpur’s summer season runs from March to September which is the hottest time of year and its winter season is from November to February, which is an ideal time to visit with milder, more comfortable temperatures and less rainfall. You can book tickets to Kuala Lumpur online with Traveasy all year round.
