Spread out a world map and zoom in on Kuala Lumpur! You would immediately notice that Kuala Lumpur lies at the crossroads of the Strait of Malacca and South China Sea, making it an ideal transit point for travel and trade.
So is the case for connecting flights!
For travellers, Kuala Lumpur’s strategic location in Southeast Asia allows it to serve as an air hub to funnel passengers across Asia and beyond.
Kuala Lumpur: a strategic transfer hub within Asia and beyond
Being the gateway to Southeast Asia and beyond, Kuala Lumpur offers extensive connectivity to all ASEAN countries and beyond, including multi-hub support such as that of Bangkok.
If you are planning a multi-nation regional trip, travelling from Brunei to Kuala Lumpur and then Bangkok can be a good idea. Both destinations fulfil your wanderlust with different cultural and historical attractions – all within 2 to 3 hours of flight, regardless of how you connect.
Why not Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok at one go?
You can always cover Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok at the same time. You may warm up with Kuala Lumpur and hit the top gear with Bangkok as a grand finale.
For instance, you may spend a night or two in Kuala Lumpur to start off your journey, followed by a 4-day-3-night Bangkok trip to double the fun and enrich your travel experience. While Kuala Lumpur boasts a multicultural profile, Bangkok shines with a vibrant mix of everything – from past to present, and traditional to modern, including cultural and historical attractions, street life and markets, Thai food, massage and shopping, plus nightlife.
“Sabai-sabai” all the way to Bangkok
Bangkok is essentially the gateway to Thailand for most travellers. If this is going to be your first ever visit, you are in for a treat!
Call it a city of contrasts where “old” meets “new”, tuk-tuk versus BTS Skytrain, spices rival cafes, blah blah blah… The constantly evolving megacity is home to a high number of skyscrapers, temples, markets, shopping malls, restaurants, refreshment outlets – you name it.
Apart from the historic temples and shrines, Bangkok is known for its vibrant cityscape and street scenes, plus canals running through the city. Graced by the significant Chao Phraya River and Gulf of Thailand, Bangkok gives you a multidimensional way to explore, especially through a river cruise.
The Chao Phraya River cruise is a must
So, there is no better way to know Bangkok than a ride along the river that gives life to it. Hop on to the Chao Phraya River cruise for an amazing experience as you delight your eyes with the city’s key landmarks along the way, including the captivating skyline, temples and riverside scenery – while enjoying lunch or dinner on board.
You may opt for a two-hour, dinner cruise to soak up the glorious and romantic night scenes. Notable landmarks include Wat Arun, Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, Asiatique, Asiatique Sky Ferris Wheel, Rama VIII Bridge, plus River City Bangkok.
The cruise may come with live music performance, cabaret and Thai classical dance, depending on your preferences.
Shopping in Bangkok makes you spoilt for choice
Certainly, the “Land of Smiles” welcomes visitors with many other attractions. For shopaholics, shopping remains the top agenda.
The long list of shopping malls in Bangkok could literally make you shop till you drop! The good news is that there is something for everyone.
Siam Paragon, Siam Discovery, Siam Center, Terminal 21, Central Festival, Central Chidlom, Central Embassy, Central Plaza Rama 9, centralwOrld, The Emporium, EmQuartier, Icon Siam, Platinum Fashion Mall, MBK Center, Silom Complex, The Esplanade, Asiatique, and River City – you probably need to keep coming back to Bangkok!
Meanwhile, the Chatuchak Weekend Market is another big draw. The world’s largest and most diverse weekend market houses thousands of stalls over an area of 35 acres! It is a great place to hunt for unique, local items and enjoy small eats, ranging from clothes to handicrafts, art pieces, food and lots more.
Happy bargaining folks!
Plan your trip easily and comfortably with AirAsia
The AirAsia flight from Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok takes about 2 hours 5 minutes.
To travel beyond Kuala Lumpur as suggested, just fly from Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) with AirAsia to start off your journey. Once you are done with your Kuala Lumpur visit, fly out of the capital of Malaysia to Bangkok, the capital of Thailand.
Apart from the Kuala Lumpur-Bangkok route, AirAsia also offers connectivity and flexibility to your planning for flights via Kuala Lumpur to Hangzhou, Labuan Bajo, Perth, Tokyo and other destinations.
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