Best Time for Visiting the Petronas Towers KL & Other Helpful Tips
Visiting the Petronas Towers is a must-do for anyone visiting Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The towers are an iconic landmark of the city and a popular tourist destination. The towers are the tallest twin towers in the world at 451.8 m high and were named the tallest building in 1998 by the Council on Tall Buildings. However, in 2004 they were surpassed by Taipei 101.
The 88-floor towers were designed by Argentine-American architect César Pelli using a structural system of a tube in tube design, invented by architect Fazlur Rahman Khan. Pelli designed the steel and glass façade to resemble motifs found in Islamic art.
A double-storey skybridge connects the two skyscrapers on the 41st and 42nd floors, which is the highest 2-storey bridge in the world.
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The Best Time for Visiting the Petronas Towers
The best time to visit the Petronas Twin Towers if you’re not doing a tour is in the evening. You can time it so that you can see the KLCC light show which will save you from travelling back there.
If you prefer to visit during the day, go early before it gets too humid and the storms roll in. You can also walk around KLCC Park as it will be cooler.
KLCC Fountain Show Schedule
The 10,000 sq ft man-made Lake Symphony, in the esplanade of KLCC Park, provides a light show every evening when two musical fountains display over 150 animations.
The KLCC Lake Symphony Light and Sound Water Fountain showtimes are:
- 8 pm
- 9 pm
- 10 pm
The KLCC Lake Symphony Water Fountain showtimes (lights only) are:
- 7.30 pm
- 8.30 pm
- 9.30 pm
Petronas Towers Opening Times
The Petronas Towers are open Tuesday to Sunday (closed Mondays, except public holidays) from 9 am to 9 pm. Last admission is at 8.30 pm.
Petronas Twin Towers Tickets & Entrance Fee
The Petronas Towers tour is well organised and very popular. Only around 1,000 tickets are allocated each day, so book ahead as soon as you can if possible.
Tickets are sold from the onsite ticket office for the day if there are any tickets remaining. Get there as soon as it opens for a chance of getting on a tour (be aware though the people arrive early to start queuing).
Petronas Twin Towers Ticket Price 2023
| Age | Price (Non-MyKad) | Price (MyKad) |
| Infant (Below 2 years) | FREE Admission | FREE Admission |
| Child (Age 3-12 years) | RM 50.00 | RM 17.00 |
| Adult (Age 13-60 years) | RM 98.00 | RM 35.00 |
| Senior Citizen (61 years and above) | RM 50.00 | RM 17.00 |
The cheapest way to book admission tickets online is through Petronas Towers direct.
If you want hotel pick up included, Tiqets have a ticket and transfer combo ticket.
Getting to the Petronas Towers
Public Transport
KL has excellent public transport that is easy to navigate and cheap. Follow these directions from your departure point:
- KTM (Seremban Line & Port Klang Line) – Go to KL Sentral then change to LRT Kelana Jaya Line and disembark at KLCC Station.
- LRT (Ampang Line & Sri Petaling Line) – Go to Masjid Jamek then change to LRT Kelana Jaya Line and disembark at KLCC Station.
- MRT Sungai Buloh – Kajang Line – For a ride with MRT, you will first need to stop at Pasar Seni station, and then change for LRT Kelana Jaya Line. From there, you can proceed heading towards KLCC station.
- KL Monorail Line – Using monorail, stop at KL Sentral or Bukit Nanas and change to the LRT Kelana Jaya Line. Head towards KLCC station from there.
We found the trains easy to use and took them to KLCC.
Road
If you want to travel by taxi, make sure they use the meter. Or download the Grab app.
The taxi driver should drop you off at Suria KLCC’s main entrance or the Petronas Twin Towers entrance.
Petronas Towers Tour Time
The length of the Petronas Towers Tour is 45 minutes.
What to expect on the Petronas Tower Tour
The first thing you need top do is redeem your voucher for tickets at the Ticketing Counter on the Concourse level and then wait for your tour group to be called. Make sure you arrive at least fifteen minutes before your time slot – if you are late, you will not be allowed up and will not be eligible for a refund.
Food, drink, and gum are not allowed during the tour and baggage and personal items have to go through the Security Scanning Machine.
The Tour Guide takes you up to the Skybridge on the 41st Floor. These tours are limited to a maximum of 20 people so there’s plenty of room to look at the views and take photos.
The Skybridge is 170 meters above street level and connects the twin towers. However, the bridge is not fully attached to the main building to allow for small movements during high winds and to prevent it from breaking away.
This is your first glimpse of the Kuala Lumpur skyline from up high. The views are pretty impressive and it’s amazing seeing the other tower next to you.
After about ten minutes at the skybridge, the guide takes you up to the Twin Towers Observation Deck on the 86th Floor. From 370 meters above the ground, the views are incredible. We arrived when it was clear and watched as the storm rolled in. It was amazing to see, especially if you love storms like me.
Not only do you have 360 degree views of Kuala Lumpur city but also of the other famous tower here; Kuala Lumpur Tower, or Menara Kuala Lumpur, the tallest Telecommunication Tower in South East Asia.
I won’t go into the engineering of this remarkable piece of architecture as there are plenty of models and interactive displays that can show you much better than I can.
At the end of the tour, like most places, you are taken down to the Gift Shop located on the Concourse Level.
How Long Does it Take to Visit the Petronas Towers?
Allow about an hour for your tour of the Kuala Lumpur Petronas Twin Towers.
Things To Do Nearby
Whilst visiting the Petronas Towers, why not check out other things to do.
The KLCC Park itself is a green oasis spread over 50 acres. It’s a beautiful park for a stroll, just be aware that it can get very hot and humid. We just about made it round but had to go to the shopping centre after to try and cool down. There is a children’s water play area but our girls were too old for it.
KLCC Park is the best place to take photos of the Petronas Towers.
Suria KLCC is a six storey shopping mall that includes luxury stores and fashion labels. Make sure you pick up a Tourist Privilege Card at the Concierge Counter which will give you discounts at certain stores.
Other attractions include Petrosains, a Discovery Centre and the Aquarium.
KLCC Suria has plenty of options for food and drinks. There’s plenty of other things to do in Kuala Lumpur at night while you’re out in this amazing city.
Where to Stay in Kuala Lumpur
We stayed at Aloft KL Sentral as it was great value and very close to public transport. We would definitely book it again. We use booking.com mainly as they offer refunds on most bookings and are normally the same price or lower than booking direct.
If you are looking for a hotel close to Petronas Towers, then have a look at the options below:
Tours
If you’re looking for a Kualar Lumpar city tour, we use Get Your Guide. They have some great tours that are well priced.
Visiting these twin skyscrapers is one of the best things to do in KL. Don’t miss out on seeing them!
