Kuala Lumpur

This destination

A fusion of cultures and landscapes. Malaysia is a diverse and exciting country, which offers experiences from shopping in Malaysia to seeing orang utans in the rainforests of Borneo.

Capital

Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia.

Time difference / local time

GMT +8 hours.

Languages

Malay, or Bahasa Melayu as it is also known, is the national and official language. However, English is widely spoken.

Currency

Malaysian Ringgit.

Passport and visa

No visa is required for UK passport holders.

Flying time to destination

Approximately 12:30 hours (direct)

Climate/season

Kuala Lumpur enjoys a consistent year-round climate with average daytime temperatures of around 27°C (82°F). However, as it is a tropical climate, thunderstorms and heavy downpours occur most days, but are short-lived and dry quickly.

Best Travelling Period Kuala Lumpur is a year-round destination. The climate is generally consistent throughout the year with warm days, balmy evenings and the possible heavy, but short-lived downpours.

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