Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia, is also the most modern city in the country. The city not only boasts of modern infrastructure, convenient public transport and sleek skyscrapers but is also decorated with traditional and cultural buildings, lush green parks and historical sights. A city that truly portrays Malaysia as one, a melting pot of different races and religion. As the main transportation hub in Malaysia, it is hard to miss put on visiting Kuala Lumpur when you are in Malaysia.

Best time to fly from Iloilo to Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur experiences a warm and tropical climate with occasional rainfall throughout the year, making the city accessible all year round. However, the best times to visit the city would be from February to June, which is when the New Year rush and year-end school holidays are officially over. During these times there will be less crowd at the tourist spots and hotels will be at their off-peak season, making it cheaper to stay longer in the city. However, do be careful to avoid large festive celebrations such as the Chinese New Year and the Eid Mubarak holiday as during these times shops and tourist attractions will tend to be closed. The year-end, especially from November to January is the period to avoid as this is when the schools in Malaysia are out for the year-end holiday and hotels are not only more expensive but also a lot harder to get.

Main airports available in Iloilo and Kuala Lumpur

Iloilo International Airport (ILO) – The Iloilo International Airport is the fourth busiest airport in the Philippines and is located 24 kilometres northwest of Iloilo City. The airport which takes only a 20 to 30-minute drive to reach is also one of the most beautiful airports in the Philippines. The three most common transportation used to get to Iloilo airport are taxi, shuttle van and jeep. The taxi is the most convenient and one whole taxi will cost around PHP350 to PHP400 each way. The shuttle van is a much cheaper alternative, which only costs PHP50 to reach the SM City Iloilo Mall. If you are looking to save money and don't mind a long detour, the jeep will only cost PHP16 to get to town.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport 1 & 2 – There are two international airports in Kuala Lumpur which are the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 1 & 2. Both airports are located only a mere seven kilometres or ten minutes drive from each other. Kuala Lumpur International Airport 1 mostly caters to larger flight carriers while the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 is a low-cost carrier airport. Both airports are well equipped with modern amenities such as restaurants, baggage space, rest lounges, charging ports, prayer rooms, convenience stores and duty-free shops. Both airports are also connected to hotels for people travelling or arriving at odd hours of the day. To get to and from the airports, the most convenient transportation would be the KLIA express which leaves from the KL Sentral Station goes direct to both airports. Trips to Sentral Station will take only 35 minutes and are available every 30 minutes.

Climate pattern in Iloilo and Kuala Lumpur

Both Iloilo and Kuala Lumpur share the same tropical climate with warm days and occasional rain throughout the year. Both cities share the same average climate of 27.1 degrees Celsius. The only main difference between Iloilo and Kuala Lumpur is that Kuala Lumpur experiences slightly more rain compared to Iloilo, with an average of 2486mm of rain compared to Iloilo which only receives an average of 2083mm of rain.

Highlights attractions in Kuala Lumpur

• Petronas Twin Towers – Making your way into the heart of Kuala Lumpur, it would be hard to miss out the Petronas Twin Towers, the most popular landmark of Malaysia. The two towers are connected to a shopping mall and are easily accessible by train. Tourists can access the tower bridge which is located on the 88^th floor and enjoy a 360 view of Kuala Lumpur. After enjoying the skyline, travellers can splurge in the many shops and restaurants available at the mall. On weekends and special occasions, there will be lit-up fountain show just outside the mall, at the foot of the twin towers.
• Pasar Seni - If you're looking for a place to get all your souvenirs, Pasar Seni is where you should head. The market is home to all sorts of souvenirs from small key chains, t-shirts, locally had drawn batik and even locally made furniture. Pasar Seni is just a few trains stops away from KLCC (Twin Towers train stop) and has been renovated with air conditioning, making it more comfortable to spend hours shopping for gifts for loved ones.
• Istana Negara – Ever wondered how the Malaysians kings lived? Well, you can now see for yourself how Malaysian royalty spent their days. The old National Castle or Istana Negara has been converted into a museum, allowing visitors to step into once a place which was once only accessible to royalty. You will not only be able to adore the beauty and vastness of the castle, but you will also get to learn of the Malaysian monarchy system. To get to the Istana Negara, travellers are suggested to take a taxi or an e-hailing car and be driven into the castle as the royals once did.