Petronas Towers
The Skybridge on level 41 and the observation deck on level 86 of the twin towers, about 56 km from Port Klang.
At a glance
From 1998 to 2004 the Petronas Towers were the tallest buildings in the world, and they are still the tallest twin towers.
The Petronas Twin Towers are two 88-storey towers, 452 m (1,483 ft) high, designed by the Argentine architect César Pelli and opened in 1999. Their floor plan is based on an eight-pointed star made of two interlocking squares, an Islamic geometric motif, and the facades combine stainless steel and glass. They were the tallest buildings in the world from 1998 to 2004.
The visit takes you to the Skybridge, the double-deck bridge between the towers on levels 41 and 42, 170 m above the ground, and then to the observation deck on level 86, about 370 m up. At the foot of the towers are the Suria KLCC mall and KLCC Park.
For cruise passengers it is a long excursion: ships calling at Kuala Lumpur dock at Port Klang, about 56 km from the towers by road, so the trip takes more than an hour each way and depends on traffic. Entry is by timed slot, so book a time that leaves a safe margin for the return to the ship.
Official websiteGetting there from the port
3 optionsYour day in port
Example: call from 07:00 to 18:00, all aboard at 17:30.
- 07:30Ashore and taxiTaxi or Grab from the cruise terminal towards KLCC.
- 09:00Arrive at KLCCCheck in at the visitor entrance 15 minutes before your slot.
- 09:30Skybridge and level 86Skybridge on level 41, then up to the observation deck on level 86.
- 11:00KLCC ParkWalk in the park for photos of both towers, then into Suria KLCC.
- 12:30LunchLunch at Suria KLCC.
- 14:00Back to the portTaxi back to Port Klang, with time to spare for traffic, to be on board by 16:30.
What to see
- 1SkybridgeThe double-deck bridge between the two towers on levels 41 and 42, 170 m above the street.
- 2Observation deck, level 86The highest point of the visit, about 370 m up, with views over Kuala Lumpur.
- 3Islamic geometryThe eight-pointed star plan and the steel and glass facades, best seen from the street and the park.
- 4KLCC ParkThe landscaped park behind the towers, the classic place for photos of both towers together.
- 5Suria KLCCThe mall at the base of the towers, with restaurants and air-conditioned shops for the hottest hours.
Tips for cruise passengers
- Book on the official siteBuy tickets at eticket2.petronastwintowers.com.my and be at the entrance 15 minutes before your slot; latecomers can be refused entry and tickets are not refundable.
- Watch the Monday closuresOpen Tuesday to Sunday and public holidays 09:00 to 22:30 (last admission 21:30). On Mondays it opens only on the second, fourth and fifth Monday of the month (until 20:00); closed on 5 and 19 October, 2 and 16 November and 7 and 21 December 2026.
- Weekdays are cheaperForeign adults pay RM 127 on weekdays and RM 137 at weekends; seniors 61 and over RM 88 / RM 96.
- Security checkAll bags go through a scanner, and food, drink and chewing gum are not allowed; a drop-off area for belongings is available behind the check-in counter.
- Allow for trafficTraffic between Kuala Lumpur and Port Klang is heavy at peak times; plan to leave the city by mid-afternoon.
Accessibility & families
The visit is by lift and the centre lends wheelchairs free of charge, first come first served, and has accessible toilets. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult and under-2s enter free.
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