Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport - SZB Malaysia

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport is owned by the Malaysian government and operates out of Subang, Malaysia. The airport has an IATA code of SZB and possesses only one asphalt/concrete runway at an impressive length of 2.35 miles and is currently serviced by four passenger airlines and one cargo airline. Annual passenger traffic has for the airport has dropped considerably over the past few years, with its busiest year to date being in 1997, accommodating nearly 16 million passengers.

Best Time to Visit

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport was originally called Subang International Airport and Kuala Lumpur International Airport before it was renamed after the eleventh monarch of Malaysia, Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Al-Haj. Travelers will find the airport an easy gateway to the numerous surrounding cities of Malaysia. Cyberjaya in Selangor is only 40 minutes away, as are Balakong and Mines City.

What to Do & Area Attractions

U3 Hotel is a spacious hotel 1.24 miles from the airport in Subang Jaya. It is located in an active metropolitan district and has classy, elegant interiors ideal for special business meetings. H2O Residence V2 by Perfect Host is similarly located in one of Kuala Lumpur’s business districts, but its accommodation experience is one more suited to a relaxing family stay-cation. The large outdoor pool is a favorite among family guests, and the rooms are spacious, with their own kitchen and dining and lounge areas. The Saujana Hotel Kaula Lumpur and Holiday Inn Kuala Lumpur Glenmarie are alternative hotels located just a few minute drive from the SZB Airport.

Only 40 minutes away from the airport is Kuala Lumpur International Airport, based in Selangor.