KUALA LUMPUR: The Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) has been named one of the world’s more affordable airports to be stranded in, placing it in the lower-middle tier of global costs. According to a study by flight compensation service AirAdvisor, KLIA ranks as slightly more expensive than Bogota, Colombia, but cheaper than Doha, Qatar. The total cost for essentials at KLIA was recorded at RM242.06. AirAdvisor chief executive officer Anton Radchenko said major Asian hubs like Kuala Lumpur, Beijing, and Seoul remain affordable despite their global importance. AirAdvisor noted that United States and European airports dominate the expensive end of the spectrum, while Asia generally remains budget-friendly.

Source: The Star February 05, 2026 08:23 UTC