In the Southeast Asia region, Malaysia has a fair share of its interesting places of attraction to check out on your next holiday trip. Kuala Lumpur is a national capital and the largest city in the country, being one of the three Federal Territories that is the cultural, financial and economic centre. Kuala Lumpur is a melting pot of cultures with extensive gastronomic and shopping selections.

Best time to fly from Dipolog to Kuala Lumpur

Generally, the climate in Kuala Lumpur can be said to be tropical all year-round with the average temperature between 27 and 29 degree Celsius, with little to no difference between the dry and wet seasons. While the city is suitable for year-round visits, the peak time to visit Kuala Lumpur is usually around June to August when the weather is just great to go out, therefore expect prices to rise around this time. The off-peak season to visit Kuala Lumpur, as well as the nearby regions, is usually around September to November which is considering among the wettest months in Kuala Lumpur with pretty high precipitation. This will make it less comfortable to go out to explore the many attractions found in the city bounds. Visitors should check the weather reports before going to this town. The good thing is, during this season, you will find better flight tickets and hotel deals because the prices will get reduced.

Main airports available in Dipolog and Kuala Lumpur

Dipolog Airport – The Dipolog Airport is a public domestic airport that connects the city of Dipolog with other places in the Philippines. The airport can be found at Barangay Minaog, which is about 15 kilometres away from the city centre of Dipolog. It is one of the busiest airports in the region of Mindanao. Civil Aviation Authority of the Phillippines operates this airport. It has on a terminal and a runway that is 2,100 meters in length and is made of concrete. Among the airlines that operate in this airport is Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines as well as Royhle Airway Charter with destinations to Cebu, Dumaguete and Manila. From the airport, it is easy to go to the city area because there are a handful of types of transportation available in Dipolog Airport that are meant for the visitors.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is the main airport in Malaysia, being the largest and busiest in the country. An important airport in Southeast Asia, it is located 45 kilometres south of Kuala Lumpur city centre in Sepang, Selangor. It has two terminals, namely KLIA and the much recently built KLIA2. It is the hub for AirAsia, AirAsia X, AsiaCargo Express, Malaysia Airlines, Malindo Air, MASkargo and UPS Airlines. Owned by Khazanah Nasional, the airport has three asphalt-concrete runways that are 4,056, 4,056 and 4,124 meters long respectively. To go in and out of the airport is easy because there are many types of transportation available in KLIA for the visitors such as taxis, buses and express rail links, making access to the city relatively convenient.

Climate pattern in Dipolog and Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur, just like the other cities within the region, is always finding itself under the hot sun for most of the time. The town is said to have a tropical rainforest climate according to the Köppen climate classification which is characterized by the heavy precipitation throughout the year with a negligible dry season. The average temperature is usually about 28.2 degree Celsius and could reach an average high of 32.4 degree Celsius as well as an average low of 23.9 degree Celsius. The precipitation is about 2,628 millimetres annually, which will vary between the months with the wettest months from November to April. If you plan to visit Kuala Lumpur, you will have to consider the climate pattern mentioned above in your plans and make bookings accordingly.

Highlights attractions in Kuala Lumpur

• Petronas Twin Towers – The Petronas Twin Towers is one of the landmarks of Kuala Lumpur that is interesting to visit when you are in town. Being the tallest twin towers in the world and the tallest in the city together with Kuala Lumpur Tower, both of the towers are connected on the 41st and 42nd floor via a double-decker sky bridge. At the base of the Petronas Towers, there is Suria KLCC which is a renowned shopping mall that also includes an art gallery, an underwater aquarium and also Science Center. Near Petronas Towers, there is KLCC Park which is designed to provide greenery to Petronas Twin Towers.
• Central Market Kuala Lumpur – The Central Market of Kuala Lumpur is a historical building that has been around since 1888. Initially built as a wet market, it is now used as a centre of culture, art and craft. Easily accessible from the town centre, about 300 shops are operating in the complex, selling a variety of items from local handicrafts, textiles, souvenirs and collectables. Nearby, there are a handful of restaurants with local cuisine that is mouth-watering.
• Batu Caves – A limestone hill with a series of caves, Batu Caves typically refers to the Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Murugan. It is among the most popular Hindu shrine that can be found outside India, with the early foundation being laid since 1890. In the present, there is the golden Lord Murugan statue standing outside of the temple, with the 272 steps being the prominent features of the temple. While it is mainly dedicated for religious purposes, there are also a few caves found nearby with rich flora and fauna.