KL Tower: Sky Deck, Sky Box Tickets and Tips

KL Tower, officially Menara Kuala Lumpur, often gives a better view of the city than the Petronas Twin Towers, because the twin towers are in the picture. Completed in 1994, the 421-metre telecommunications tower stands on Bukit Nanas, a forested hill in the city centre, which adds height to its decks and puts the whole skyline in front of you.

What to see at KL Tower

Observation Deck: the enclosed, air-conditioned deck sits 276 metres up in the tower head. It is the comfortable option, with views in every direction and no weather worries.

Sky Deck: higher up and open to the air, the Sky Deck is the main draw for most visitors. With no glass between you and the city it is the best spot for photographs of the Petronas Twin Towers, especially at sunset.

Sky Box: a glass box that projects from the Sky Deck, around 300 metres above the ground, with a see-through floor. Expect a queue for your turn and a few minutes inside.

Tower Walk 100: a newer harnessed walk around the edge of the tower for those who want more of a thrill. Children aged 4 and under are not allowed.

The Sky Deck, Sky Box and Tower Walk 100 depend on the weather and close during rain and lightning, which is common on afternoons during the monsoon months.

KL Tower tickets and opening hours

KL Tower is open every day, including public holidays, from 9am to 10pm. Tickets are sold in packages: the Observation Deck alone is the cheapest, while combinations that include the Sky Deck and Sky Box cost more. Prices have changed several times in recent years, so check the latest prices on the official KL Tower website. You can buy online or at the counter and kiosks at the tower, and tickets are non-refundable.

How to get there

The tower stands on Jalan Punchak, off Jalan P. Ramlee. A free shuttle runs from the main entrance at the foot of the hill up to the tower lobby every 15 minutes from 8.30am to 10pm. The nearest rail stops are the KL Monorail at Bukit Nanas and the LRT at Dang Wangi, each about 10 to 15 minutes’ walk from the entrance. From Bukit Bintang or KLCC a Grab takes about ten minutes.

The hill itself is part of a protected forest reserve, and the KL Forest Eco Park at its base has short trails and a canopy walk if you would rather walk up through the trees.

Best time to visit

Mornings, especially at 9am or 10am, have the clearest air and the shortest queues. The hour before sunset is the most popular time and worth it for the light on the towers, but book ahead and expect to wait for the Sky Box. On hazy days, which can occur between June and September, the view is limited.

How it fits your trip

Allow about two hours. KL Tower sits between KLCC and the older city around Merdeka Square, so it combines well with either. Our 3-day Kuala Lumpur itinerary suggests a sunset visit followed by dinner in Bukit Bintang. Find more ideas in our Kuala Lumpur guide.