Kuala Lumpur airport fees: what you pay at KUL
At KLIA the passenger service charge sits inside the ticket. Since 1 June 2024 it is RM73 for international departures from Terminal 1, RM50 from Terminal 2 and RM11 for domestic flights, set by the aviation regulator MAVCOM and including security. The government's departure levy adds RM8 (economy, ASEAN) up to RM150 (premium, outside ASEAN). The levy figures come from the 2019 gazette and were not rechecked.
Every charge at this airport
| Charge | Amount | Who pays | How it is paid | Set by | Collected by / goes to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger service charge, international Airport charge, includes a security component. Rates run to 31 December 2026. ASEAN and non-ASEAN rates were merged on 1 June 2024. 1 | RM73 Terminal 1, RM50 Terminal 2 (transfer RM42 and RM29) | Departing international passengers | Inside the ticket | Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) | Airlines, for Malaysia Airports | In force |
| Passenger service charge, domestic Airport charge, includes a security component. 1 | RM11 (transfer RM7) | Departing domestic passengers | Inside the ticket | Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) | Airlines, for Malaysia Airports | In force |
| Departure levy, economy Government tax. In force since 1 September 2019. No later change found. 2 | RM8 to ASEAN, RM20 elsewhere | Passengers leaving Malaysia by air in economy | Inside the ticket | Malaysian government (Departure Levy Act 2019) | Airlines, for the Royal Malaysian Customs Department | Unconfirmed |
| Departure levy, other classes Government tax. In force since 1 September 2019. No later change found. 2 | RM50 to ASEAN, RM150 elsewhere | Passengers leaving Malaysia by air in premium cabins | Inside the ticket | Malaysian government (Departure Levy Act 2019) | Airlines, for the Royal Malaysian Customs Department | Unconfirmed |
Evidence summary: 2 linked sources, 2 charges confirmed in force, 2 unconfirmed. Suspended and proposed charges are not treated as payable now.
How to pay
- The airline adds the charges and levy to your fare.
- Nothing is paid at the airport.
What this page does not cover
This page does not cover visa fees and is not legal advice. Fees change: check the date above and your ticket receipt before you travel.
Common questions
How much is the airport tax at KLIA?
The passenger service charge is RM73 for international departures from Terminal 1, RM50 from Terminal 2 and RM11 for domestic flights.
What is the Malaysia departure levy?
A government tax on passengers leaving Malaysia by air: RM8 or RM20 in economy and RM50 or RM150 in premium cabins, depending on whether the destination is in ASEAN.
Is the KLIA charge different for ASEAN flights?
No. Since 1 June 2024 the passenger service charge is the same for ASEAN and other international destinations.
Sources
- Malay Mail: Mavcom announces revised rates for passenger service charges effective June 1 (12 March 2024)
- CTIM: Departure Levy Act 2019 and P.U.(A) 213-216/2019 (24 September 2019)
Change log
- : Page published. Figures checked against the sources listed.