How to get fromColombo to Shah AlamBy plane, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Colombo to Shah Alam by plane or train

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Fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train
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1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane CMB - KUL
2. Take the train from Klia T1 to KL Sentraltrain
6h 7m
RM 544–1,708
Fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane CMB - SZB
8h 9m
RM 960–2,038

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) flights

52Weekly Planes

4h 48mAverage Duration

RM 391Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,579.2 km
Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Shah Alam, Malaysia?

Singapore Airlines, Scoot Tigerair, and six other airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) 4 times a day.

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Shah Alam(opens in a new window), Malaysia(opens in a new window)

Shah Alam is a city and the state capital of Selangor, Malaysia and situated within the Petaling District and a small portion of the neighbouring Klang District. Shah Alam replaced Kuala Lumpur as the capital city of the state of Selangor in 1978 due to Kuala Lumpur's incorporation into a Federal Territory in 1974. Shah Alam was the first planned city in Malaysia after independence from Britain in 1957.

Things to do in Shah Alam

Sunway Lagoon(Opens in a new window)

The Sunway Lagoon is a theme park in Bandar Sunway, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia owned by Sunway Group.

Petronas Towers(Opens in a new window)

The Petronas Towers, also known as the Petronas Twin Towers (Malay: Menara Petronas, or Menara Berkembar Petronas), are twin skyscrapers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. According to the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH)'s official definition and ranking, they were the tallest buildings in the world from 1998 to 2004 and remain the tallest twin towers in the world. The buildings are a landmark of Kuala Lumpur, along with nearby Kuala Lumpur Tower.

Kuala Lumpur Tower(Opens in a new window)

The Kuala Lumpur Tower (Malay: Menara Kuala Lumpur; ;abbreviated as KL Tower) is a communications tower located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Its construction was completed on 1 March 1995. It features an antenna that increases its height to 421 metres (1,381 feet) and is the 7th tallest freestanding tower in the world. The roof of the pod is at 335 metres (1,099 feet). The rest of the tower below has a stairwell and an elevator to reach the upper area, which also contains a revolving restaurant, providing diners with a panoramic view of the city.

Bukit Bintang(Opens in a new window)

Bukit Bintang is the shopping and entertainment district of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It encompasses Jalan Bukit Bintang and its immediate surrounding areas. The area has long been Kuala Lumpur's most prominent retail belt that is home to many landmark shopping centres, al-fresco cafés, bars, night markets, as well as hawker-type eateries. This area is popular among tourists and locals, especially among the youths. A part of Bintang Walk is designated as an "Arab Street".

Places to stay in Shah Alam

RM 287

Concorde Hotel Shah Alam(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

RM 336

Mardhiyyah Hotel and Suites(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

RM 133

SMILE HOTEL SHAH ALAM SEKSYEN 9(Opens in a new window)

10.0Exceptional

RM 277

E52 Alpha LaVista Suite at Emira Residence(Opens in a new window)

10.0Exceptional

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