Flight from Manila to Kuala Lumpur / Subang

Kuala Lumpur is the largest city in Malaysia. According to 2017 statistics, it has a total population of 1.8 million people. The capital city of Malaysia has a cultural diversity which includes Malays, Chinese and Indians. This city was the centre of the federal government but then was transferred to Putrajaya by the year 1999. This city has always been the main hub of business and culture of Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur is well-known for its skyscraper buildings. There are many amazing architectures such as the famous Petronas Twin Towers, mosques, temples and museums. Besides that, this city is surrounded by numerous big shopping malls, street markets and parks. The visitors can also find a place where it offers some adventures activities such as theme park rides and rock climbing in the Kuala Lumpur area.

Best time to fly from Manila to Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur has two types of seasons which are a dry season and a wet season. The dry season starts from May to August and December to February. Meanwhile, from May to August and September to November will be the wet season of this city. Kuala Lumpur receives a lot of visitors from December to February and May to July. It is because the weather is good and the visitors will be able to enjoy their vacation without worrying about the weather. However, the visitors have to book early flight tickets and hotel rooms since the whole period is the peak season of the capital city of Malaysia. This city will face its low season during the wet season due to bad weather. Therefore, the best time to travel to Kuala Lumpur is from May to July.

Main airport available in Manila and Kuala Lumpur

Ninoy Aquino International Airport - Ninoy Aquino International Airport is the main international airport for the area in Manila. It consists of four different terminals. This airport serves for international and domestic airlines. Among them are Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, Emirates, AirAsia and many more. This airport also handles for cargo airlines, including MASKargo, FedEx Express, China Airlines Cargo and EVA Air Cargo. Ninoy Aquino International Airport is located about 7 kilometres to the city centre. For visitors who prefer taking a taxi, the taxi fare will be approximately PHP 380 to PHP 450.

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport - Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport or the locals called as Subang Airport is known as the former main airport for Kuala Lumpur. This airport was named after the eighth Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Al-Haj. It is the centre for Malindo Air and Firefly commercial turboprop services. This airport handles for low-cost international and domestic airlines. Among them are Berjaya Air, Citilink, Firefly and Malindo Air. Besides that, this airport operates for cargo airlines which is Raya Airways. The distance between Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport and Kuala Lumpur is about 21.1 kilometres. By taking a taxi, it will cost around MYR 42, which is about PHP 525.12.

Climate pattern in Manila and Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur sits near the equator. The climate in Manila and Kuala Lumpur is tropical, which means warm and humid and rainfall occasionally happens throughout the year. The average annual temperature in Kuala Lumpur is 27.1 degrees Celsius. This city will encounter hot and humid weather during the dry season. The rain does not frequently happen at this period. As for the wet season, the amount of rainfall is big and thunderstorms often occur in this city. For visitors who come to this city during this period, the visitors can only visit indoor attractions like museums and shopping malls since the weather is not permissible.

Highlight attractions in Kuala Lumpur

• Petronas Twin Towers - Petronas Twin Towers is an iconic landmark in Malaysia. It is the tallest twin towers in the world. Located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, this tower stands 452 metres tall and consist of 88 storeys. The architecture of this building is inspired by Islamic design. The whole Tower One is utilized by Petronas, oil and gas company while for Tower Two, it is occupied by multinational companies. To get a close-up view of the structure, the visitors can go to the Skybridge which sets on the 41st level. Then, the visitors can get the whole view of Kuala Lumpur by going up to the 86th Level. A lot of visitors from locals and foreign countries drop by to the famous shopping mall called Suria KLCC which located at the base of the towers. Besides that, there is a park where visitors can do walking and jogging. The children can enjoy playing at a wading pool within the area. This tower also features the Petronas Art Gallery and Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
• National Mosque of Malaysia - National Mosque of Malaysia is one of the largest mosques in Southeast Asia. It covers an area of 13 acres that can accommodate up to 15,000 people. The main dome of this mosque is a shape of a star with 18 points. The 18 points represent 13 states of Malaysia and five pillars of Islam. The height of the minaret is 73 metres. An open umbrella concept inspires the design of the main roof and the cap of the minaret is the folded umbrella concept. The visitors are required to dress appropriately to enter this mosque area.
• Petaling Street - Petaling Street or also known as Chinatown, is one of the top attractions in Kuala Lumpur. It has a lot of stalls selling varieties of foods, clothes, shoes, souvenirs, electronic devices and more. The visitors can get most of the goods here at a lower price. This street also has a few shops selling top brands like Rolex, Louis Vuitton, Nike and Adidas. Besides that, the visitors will find many Chinese and seafood restaurants and snacks stalls in every corner of this street. Petaling Street opens every day until late at night.