PETALING JAYA - The Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is one of the
world's most comfortable airports for people to sleep in.
A website, known as "The Guide to Sleeping in Airports", has picked KLIA as
the fifth best airport in the world with travellers praising its cushioned
seats, friendly staff and free WiFi.
"Airport sleepers like KLIA's long benches, reclining rest chairs and
showers," the website said, citing 18,190 poll responses collected last year
covering dozens of airports.
Many reviewers appeared unwilling to pay for a hotel room or were simply
waiting in transit.
"Staff were very friendly and no one bothered me. It's even better than a
hotel as you only have to walk a few steps from your bed for a fresh teh
tarik," wrote a user only known as Gipsy.
Another traveller, known only as "pensations", gave tips on how to survive
at the main terminal.
"I slept on the long seats at the back of the fifth floor. Some are facing
the glass wall and away from the counters, giving you some privacy," he wrote.
There were also tips on using the airport's gyms, lounges and even a day spa
in KLIA's vicinity.
Travellers were reminded to arm themselves with sleeping masks, pillows and
blankets for maximum comfort.
Check out the best and worst airports for sleeping.
Read also:
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TOP 10 BEST AIRPORTS FOR SLEEPING
10. Toronto Pearson International, Canada
Last Year: 10th
"I had a layover at Toronto due to being rescheduled by American Airlines.
In the O and P sections in the departure area of Terminal 1 is a huge and cozy
lounge which is open 24/7 to all passengers. The lounge offers plenty of
armrest free seating and two large loungers. Would definitely stay here again."
- WorldTravellerPlus
10. Toronto Pearson International, Canada
Best Sleep: Landside (Terminal 1)
Travellers Like: Free WiFi, friendly staff, cleanliness, seating lounge in
Terminal 1 (landside).
Travellers Would Like To See: More things to do, improved airside seating
for stretching out
9. Zurich Airport, Switzerland
Last Year: --
"Airside at Zurich is a great place to be for a night's sleep. There are
plenty of reasonable-looking seats without armrests and each block of seats has
an electrical outlet. This airport is very clean and all members of staff I
encountered (including the lovely immigration lady) were really friendly. There
are no announcements until about 6am. " - Mo.Si
9. Zurich Airport, Switzerland
Best Sleep: Airside
Travellers Like: Cleanliness, comfortable seating, easy Transit, friendly
staff
Travellers Would Like to See: Free WiFi
8. Munich International Airport, Germany
Last Year: 6th
"Munich airport is extremely clean and not as crowded as many others.
Everything runs smoothly and there is usually plenty of seating by each gate.
There is also a wide range of food and shopping." - survey response
8. Munich International Airport, Germany
Best Sleep: Airside, but hidden landside gems exist
Travellers Like: Cleanliness, comfortable seats, 24-hour Food
Travellers Would Like to See: Unlimited, free WiFi
7. Vancouver International Airport, Canada
Last Year: 7th
"Take the advice of others and head for the very end of the US departures
area, it's dead silent at night and they often dim the lights down there " -
bcguy
7. Vancouver International Airport, Canada
Best Sleep: Airside (Gate Areas) and Landside (US Departures)
Travellers Like: Cleanliness, quiet at night, 24-hour f ood, friendly staff,
comfortable seating
Travellers Would Like to See: Airside rest zones, more things to do
6. Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Finland
Last Year: --
"I found myself a very quiet corner, with soft and comfortable chairs,
electrical outlets, and free wifi in an area around gates 30-31. Hardly anyone
was there. I slept like a baby. " - UBS
