Flying this weekend? Malaysia Airlines urges KLIA passengers to arrive early amid Sepang F1 traffic

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 — Malaysia Airlines has warned passengers flying out of KL International Airport (KLIA) between October 2-4, 2026 to allocate extra time for their journey to the airport. This advisory comes as the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix is set to take place at the Sepang International Circuit, which is likely to cause traffic congestion.

Despite the availability of access to KLIA, the airline advises passengers to keep an eye on traffic and road closure updates from the Royal Malaysia Police and to consider alternative routes if needed. The airline also suggests utilizing the KLIA Ekspres service to reach the airport. Passengers are urged to arrive at least three hours prior to their international flight and two hours for domestic flights to ensure a smooth process.

Malaysia Airlines notes that check-in counters will close 60 minutes before the scheduled departure time for both domestic and international flights, according to a statement on X.