Why would you fly between Singapore and KL?

[flyguy]

taking the train from SIN to KUL is simply too long as the timetable says it takes 8 HOURS to reach! which is slower than the express coaches. I would usually fly AK on my personal trips as it offers 9 daily flights and on this sector hardly any delays - unlike 3K n Tiger which I tried a few times bec of its fares but the downside is they are very prone to delays n even flight cancellations and they only fly 2 or 3 times daily - hence if u r on the last flight and it gets canned, then good luck. Plus AK planes are much newer and their female crew looks great in their red uniform.

[hybridace101]

Here's a reason on a relatively similar topic - why not to take the train between Singapore and Malaysia...

Besides that, I wouldn't take it because a) it is too slow for a 225-mile journey and b) passport control going north is rather complicated.

[SilverChris]

So long as its before the apex of the bridge, its still officially Malaysian soil.

Last time i used the second link, the easiest way to tell if you're in Malaysia is by looking at the lines on the road. Double yellow means you're still in Singapore

[Kyo]

Here's a reason on a relatively similar topic - why not to take the train between Singapore and Malaysia...

[hybridace101]

I personally prefer AK between SIN and KUL, newer aircrafts, cheaper food and OLCI. However my main problem with it is that it doesn't use the main terminal. So I feel forced to use 3K.

[9V-JKL]

have any of you encountered cops after malaysian immigration in the direction of the second link? i got pulled over before doing 140+. are they even allowed to conduct ops (legal/illegal) in no man's land?

So long as its before the apex of the bridge, its still officially Malaysian soil.

[milehighj]

have any of you encountered cops after malaysian immigration in the direction of the second link? i got pulled over before doing 140+. are they even allowed to conduct ops (legal/illegal) in no man's land?

No, never encountered that... Do they immediately pop over to Sing for some shopping with the day's take?

[Nick C]

The 4am timing can/should be 30mins less...

Unfortunately the Japanese car at that time was speed restricted to 180km/h

have any of you encountered cops after malaysian immigration in the direction of the second link? i got pulled over before doing 140+. are they even allowed to conduct ops (legal/illegal) in no man's land?

[lingua101]

I took 3K to KL 2 weeks ago for only $71. I agree this may be better option (as I hate to be in the plan for more than 5 hours, not to mention bus), but few drawbacks:
- people tend not to buy luggage option, so you will see many people with so many carry-on. you will see many maximum cabin size baggage as people trying to save the baggage cost.
- the check-in counter will not open until 2 hours before flight. (I was there early around 6pm for 920pm flight, as I thought I can quickly clear the formality and enjoying my time in Plaza lounge and do plane hunting).
- my flight was 40 minutes late, due to late arrival of aircraft from SIN. I talked to ground crew and he told me 15-30min delay should be quite normal for Jetstar especially the last flight...

[9V-JKL]

The 4am timing can/should be 30mins less...

Unfortunately the Japanese car at that time was speed restricted to 180km/h

[milehighj]

If one leaves Bukit Timah @ 4am SIN time, you could reach KLCC @ 7am by car . That includes having to wake the immigration officer to stamp your passport. Oh and customs is no where to be seen

The 4am timing can/should be 30mins less...

[Nick C]

If one leaves Bukit Timah @ 4am SIN time, you could reach KLCC @ 7am by car . That includes having to wake the immigration officer to stamp your passport. Oh and customs is no where to be seen

I believe the "coffee money" collectors are asleep as well

[9V-JKL]

If one leaves Bukit Timah @ 4am SIN time, you could reach KLCC @ 7am by car . That includes having to wake the immigration officer to stamp your passport. Oh and customs is no where to be seen

[Kyo]

Russ is mostly right, I did 3K two weeks ago with minimal buffer time, 4 mins before check-in closed, and got away with 3hrs 10 mins from my house to KL Sentral (i.e. Hilton KL door-to-door). When timed correctly, air is still the fastest. I even had 15 mins to waste at the Skyview...

[hybridace101]

@Russ How much would be the normal total cost of the airfare (for flights) or the coach ride if you are travelling round-trip (all-in)?