Why go
- Subregion of the Asian continent.
- Served by Semantan Airport.
History
Central Asia is a region of Asia consisting of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and most of Kazakhstan. The countries as a group are also colloquially referred to as the "-stans" as all have names ending with the Persian suffix "-stan" in both respective native languages and most other languages. The region is bounded by the Caspian Sea to the southwest, European Russia to the northwest, China and Mongolia to the east, Iran and Indian subcontinent to the south, and Siberia to the north. Together, the five Central Asian countries have a total population of around 76 million.
Airports
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB) 19 km to the centre
Subang, 10, MY — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 4 airlines (Firefly, Malaysia Airlines, Malindo Air, Berjaya Air) · direct flights to 12 destinations incl. Alor Setar, Johor Bahru, Kota Bahru, Kuala Terengganu, Langkawi… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 12 direct destinations
- Firefly FY (ATR 72) · 11 routes: Alor Setar, Batam, Johor Bahru, Kerteh, Ko Samui, Kota Bahru, Kuala Terengganu, Langkawi, Pekanbaru, Penang, Singapore
- Malaysia Airlines MH (ATR 72) · 11 routes: Alor Setar*, Batam*, Johor Bahru*, Kerteh*, Ko Samui*, Kota Bahru*, Kuala Terengganu*, Langkawi*, Pekanbaru*, Penang*, Singapore*
- Malindo Air OD (ATR 72) · 6 routes: Alor Setar, Johor Bahru, Kota Bahru, Kuala Terengganu, Langkawi, Penang
- Berjaya Air J8 (DH7) · 1 route: Redang
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Semantan Airport 82 km to the centre
Temerloh, 06, MY
Where to stay
Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · mandarinoriental.com
165, Jln Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · ihg.com
2, Jalan Conlay, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · banyantree.com
145, Jln Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · fourseasons.com
11, Jln Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · shangri-la.com
170, Jln Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · banyantree.com
168, Jln Imbi, Pudu, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · ritzcarlton.com
12, Jalan Pinang, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · hyatt.com
183, Jln Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · marriott.com
1020, Jln Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · thefacehospitality.com
8, Jalan Madge, Taman U Thant, 55000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · samadhiretreats.com
160, Jln Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · millenniumhotels.com
Persiaran KLCC, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · shangri-la.com
199, Jln Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · marriott.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSEKiZ-FA3k · Jln Sultan Ismail, Chow Kit, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · marriott.com
101, Jln Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · ansahotels.com
121, Jln Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · marriott.com
Wisma Dato' James Tan, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Chow Kit, 50100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · swingandpillows.com
7, Jalan Jati, Imbi, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · dcollection.com
Indoor
7, Jalan Kia Peng, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · theruma.com
Jln Sultan Ismail, Bukit Bintang, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · panpacific.com
Hotel 28, 46, Lorong Haji Hussein 1, Chow Kit, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · my.findhotel.club
368B, Jln Tun Razak, Taman U Thant, 50400 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · micasahotel.com
4, Jalan Conlay, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · all.accor.com
120, Jalan Raja Abdullah, Kampung Baru, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · tamuhotel.com
50250, Malaysia, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Jln Sultan Ismail · thebedklcc.com
B-11-3, Jalan Walter Granier, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · hotelroyalkl.com
12, Jln Raja Laut, Chow Kit, 50350 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · ideaskl.com
Indoor
1, Lorong Ceylon, Bukit Ceylon, 50200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · ramadaklcc.com
5, Jalan Conlay, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · royalechulan.com
5, Lorong Walter Grenier, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · sleepinglionsuites.com
160, Jln Ampang, Kampung Baru, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · dekinghotels-klcc.com
84, Jalan Raja Chulan, Kuala Lumpur, 50200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · ihg.com
3rd Floor, 138, Jln Ampang, Kampung Baru, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · sites.google.com
85, Jalan Berangan, Off, Jln Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, 50200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · izumihotel.com
No. 2, Jalan Anjung Putra, Off, Jln Sultan Ismail, 50480, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · upperview-regalia.com
97, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, City Centre, 50100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · mpalacehotel.com.my
Genting Highlands, 69000 Genting Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia · rwgenting.com
362, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Chow Kit, 50100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · wphotel.com.my
66, Jln Ampang, City Centre, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · crossroads-hotel.com
Corner of Jalan Sultan Ismail, 25, Jalan Kamunting, Chow Kit, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · marriott.com
Jalan Bulan, off, Jln Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · capitol.com.my
168, Jalan, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Semantan Airport. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Central Asia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
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