Malacca International Airport – MKZ Batu Berendam

Malacca International Airport is situated in Batu Berendam, Malacca in Malaysia, which is why it was formerly known as Batu Berendam Airport. It serves flights to and from Malacca and northern Johor. It is owned by the Government of Malaysia and is run by Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad. The airport was built in 1952 inside a 0.57 square kilometer of land. The airport has a historical significance with its tower as the main guide for the plane where Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malysia’s first prime minister, rode from London.

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Malacca International Airport had its renovation in 2006, which paved way for an upgraded runway and a larger terminal complex, which is already designed in international standards. The airport replaced its control tower with advance aeronautical devices with added security and safety measures. The new terminal which opened in 2009 can handle 1.5 million passengers yearly. Some of the other facilities include gift shops, conference and multi-purpose centers, cafes, duty-free outlets, taxi services, wheelchair services, staff assistance and Wi-Fi access. The busiest flights in the airport are routes in Penang, Kedah and Kelantan, Malaysia, and Pekanbaru, Indonesia.

What to Do & Area Attractions

Oyo 1158 906 Airport is located at the heart of Malacca and is about 0.9 miles away from the airport. At close distance is Sandy Hotel Malacca while Hotel Kobemas is 10 minutes away. All three hotels are near famous Malacca spots like the Malacca Butterfly & Reptile Sanctuary, Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, and many others. Some neighboring cities are Kampung Arab, Kampung Ayer Meleleh, and Kampung Dhobi.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport is 85 miles away from Malacca International Airport.