Malaysia, home to multiracial citizens and their diverse cultures, is one of the famous destinations to go to in Asia. Malaysia provides a lot of attractions ranging from the dynamic cities, fabulous food, beautiful beaches, tranquil islands, national parks and so many more for tourists to enjoy. One of the main attractions is its capital city, Kuala Lumpur, featuring colonial buildings, shopping districts and skyscrapers.

Best time to fly from Butuan to Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur enjoys tropical weather which means the climate remains hot and humid most months. Hence, it is ideal for visiting the city at any time of the year. This city does experience rainfall; however, the intensity of the rainfall varies throughout the year. Fortified by mountainous valleys in several directions, Kuala Lumpur's weather is relatively cooler than most of the other regions in Malaysia. The temperature in Kuala Lumpur fluctuates between 29 degrees Celcius to 35 degrees Celcius during the day and can drop to 26 degrees Celcius to 29 degrees Celcius at night. Sometimes, the city experiences heavy rain and thunderstorms. However, it is one of the least affected states by monsoon winds coming from the east or west which happen between October to January and March to April respectively. The best time to visit Kuala Lumpur would be between May to July when the days are clear with blue skies and steamy temperatures.

Main airports available in Butuan and Kuala Lumpur

Bancasi Airport – Bancasi Airport is a domestic airport that serves the city of Butuan. This airport is located at Agusan del Norte, Philippines, serving flight routes to and from Cebu and Manila. The airlines operating in Bancasi Airport are limited to only Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airline’s PAL Express. The flights from Butuan to Manila take around an hour while flights to Cebu take 45 minutes. Since the Philippines' two major international airports are located in those cities respectively, tourists can either travel to other countries or fly domestically to other islands in the Philippines. Bancasi Aiport offers facilities such as eateries and shops to buy souvenirs.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) – Kuala Lumpur International Airport or more commonly called as KLIA is Malaysia’s main international airport, serving the Greater Kuala Lumpur, Seremban and Malacca. It is situated at Sepang, Selangor, approximately 45 kilometres from Kuala Lumpur city centre. Some airlines that operate in the airport include Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, Malindo Air, flyGlobal, UPS Airlines and so on. This airport is part of KLIA Aeropolis which encompasses two main terminals; KLIA Main and klia2. KLIA offers facilities such as integrated shopping complex, eateries, souvenir shops, and many more.

Climate pattern in Butuan and Kuala Lumpur

The climate in Kuala Lumpur is consistently hot and humid all year round. The average maximum temperature is around 33 degrees Celcius, while the average minimum temperature is 23.4 degrees Celcius. The summer season in Kuala Lumpur would be from March to September. The weather during those months is typically very hot. Aside from that, Kuala Lumpur experiences two monsoons which are the southeast monsoon and southwest monsoon. While the southeast monsoon would mean lighter showers which happen on and off, the southwest monsoon brings the most amount of rain. Tourists are advised to check on the weather forecast to avoid random floods and heat waves that are not uncommon to students.

Highlights attractions in Kuala Lumpur

• Petronas Twin Towers – Known as the tallest twin buildings in the world, Petronas Twin Towers is the main attraction in Kuala Lumpur. These 88-floor towers are constructed rarely of reinforced concrete, with a steel and glass façade which are designed to imitate the motifs found in Islamic art, exhibiting Malaysia’s Muslim identity. Interestingly, the Petronas Twin Towers feature a sky bridge connecting the two towers on the 41^st and 42^nd floors.
• Taman Negara – This national park is one of the oldest tropical forests in the world. Taman Negara encompasses massive trees, waterfalls, jungle trek of various duration and the world’s longest canopy walkways. For an adventurous tourist, you could explore the forest without a guide by going through the trails. This national park is also home to some of the endangered species such as the Asian elephant, tigers, leopards and rhinos.
• Bukit Bintang – This place is known for its central shopping district. Bukit Bintang has several malls, including Berjaya Time Square, one of the largest malls in the world. The area is also filled with upscale malls and malls that specialize in electronics. After walking around for shopping or simply window-shopping, visitors can recharge at a sidewalk café.