WHAT IS KLIA2?

The KLIA2 is built to be Malaysia's Next Generation Hub - International Airport Hub - that allows seamless connectivity for both local and international low-cost plus full-service carriers.

The KLIA2 is built to cater for the explosive growth in low cost travel. It is designed to cater 45 million passengers a year, replacing the Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT) once it's ready. It is built with bigger capacity and superior facilities.

The new KLIA2 terminal is measured to be at least 257,000 sqm, with 60 gates, 8 remote stands, 80 aerobridges, plus a retail space of 32,000 sqm to accommodate 225 retail outlets.

Costing around 4 billion Malaysia Ringgit, the KLIA2 was scheduled to be opened in 28 June,2013. But due to construction delay, the new KLIA2 terminal is now being scheduled to be opened on 2 May 2014...

Comparison Between KLIA, LCCT, and KLIA2

	KLIA	LCCT	KLIA2
Capacity (passengers per year)	25 million	15 million	45 million
Terminal size (sqm)	479,404	64,067	257,000
Retail space (sqm)	19,425	8,898	32,000 (estimated)
Car park (lots)	6,208 (covered lots) 5,509 (uncovered lots)	3,000 (uncovered lots) See expansion	6,000
Cost	about RM10 Billion	RM300 Million (terminal cost only)	RM3.6 - 4.0 Billion (latest estimate)
Runway access	Runway 1 and 2 at KLIA	Runway 1 and 2 at KLIA	4Km runway with a 2.2Km separation from Runway 2
Passenger comfort (capacity / floor space)	52 pax per sqm	234 pax per sqm	124 pax per sqm