To go up the Petronas Towers, a foreign visitor pays RM127 on weekdays and RM137 at weekends (adult aged 13 to 60), according to the official ticket office. The visit, which takes in the Skybridge on level 41 and the observation deck on level 86, is open Tuesday to Sunday from 9 am to 10:30 pm, and only on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Mondays of the month. For a visit within 24 hours, buying online is compulsory, and tickets are neither refundable nor transferable. Here are the full price grid, the hours, how to get there by LRT and the mistakes to avoid.
The towers are the classic starting point of a stay in the Malaysian capital: see our page on visiting Kuala Lumpur and our guide to traveling in Malaysia.
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Petronas Towers: key facts
- General rate (non-Malaysians): adult RM127 on weekdays, RM137 at weekends; child aged 2 to 12 RM65 / RM69; senior RM88 / RM96; free under 2 — checked on 27 October 2026 on petronastwintowers.com.my
- Hours: Tuesday to Sunday and public holidays 9 am–10:30 pm (last entry 9:30 pm); 2nd, 4th and 5th Mondays 9 am–8 pm (last entry 7 pm).
- Booking: online strongly recommended; compulsory for a visit within 24 hours.
- Arrival: at the entry point 15 minutes before your slot, otherwise entry may be refused without refund.
- Where: Concourse level (Lower Ground), Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur City Centre; KLCC LRT station (Kelana Jaya Line).
- Refunds: none; tickets non-transferable, no discounts.
The Petronas Towers in numbers
Designed by the Argentine-American architect César Pelli, the towers follow an Islamic geometric motif: the plan of each floor rests on two interlocking squares forming an eight-pointed star, a symbol of unity, harmony, stability and rationality according to the official website.
| Item | Value according to the official website |
|---|---|
| Height | 452 m (1,483 ft) from the ground to the tip |
| Levels | 88 per tower, plus 5 basement levels |
| Skybridge | Levels 41 and 42, 170 m (558 ft) above the ground, 58.4 m (192 ft) long, 750 tonnes |
| Observation deck | Level 86 |
| Foundations | 120 m (394 ft) deep, built in 12 months |
| Construction time | 6 years, from foundations to opening |
A detail few visitors know: the Skybridge is not rigidly fixed to the towers, which lets it move in strong winds. The official website says it is at 170 m (558 ft).
Tickets: the official price grid
The official ticket office distinguishes Malaysians (MyKad / MyKid) from the general rate, which applies to foreign visitors. It offers three options: normal access, the « evening experience » and priority access.
| General rate (RM) | Child 2–12 | Adult 13–60 | Senior 61 and over |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal access, weekday | 65 | 127 | 88 |
| Normal access, weekend | 69 | 137 | 96 |
| Evening experience, weekday | 85 | 157 | 113 |
| Evening experience, weekend | 90 | 167 | 119 |
| Priority access | — | 169 | 110 |
Many online guides still show RM98 for a foreign adult: that is no longer the official ticket office’s rate. The official page also states that no discounts are granted.
Official or reseller?
The official ticket office (eticket2.petronastwintowers.com.my) is reached from the towers’ website. Many platforms also resell entry, sometimes as « skip-the-line »: compare the final price with the grid above, check the exact time slot and remember that official tickets are neither refundable nor transferable. You must download your ticket and show it at check-in.
Opening hours and closures
- Tuesday to Sunday and public holidays: 9 am–10:30 pm, last entry 9:30 pm. The visit stays open during Friday prayers.
- Monday: open only on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Mondays of the month, from 9 am to 8 pm, last entry 7 pm.
- Exceptional closures 2026: Eid al-Fitr (March 20 to 23) and Eid al-Adha (May 27), plus several Mondays listed on the official page.
Contrary to what several guides say, the visit is therefore not closed every Monday: just check which Monday of the month it is.
Best time to go up
As Kuala Lumpur is close to the equator, the sun sets at roughly the same time all year. The table below helps you choose between a daytime visit, sunset and the « evening experience ».
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length (h:min) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:23 | 19:21 | 11:58 |
| February | 07:26 | 19:27 | 12:01 |
| March | 07:19 | 19:24 | 12:06 |
| April | 07:07 | 19:18 | 12:11 |
| May | 07:01 | 19:17 | 12:16 |
| June | 07:04 | 19:22 | 12:18 |
| July | 07:10 | 19:27 | 12:17 |
| August | 07:11 | 19:24 | 12:13 |
| September | 07:04 | 19:12 | 12:08 |
| October | 06:57 | 19:00 | 12:03 |
| November | 06:58 | 18:56 | 11:59 |
| December | 07:09 | 19:06 | 11:57 |
What the figures show: sunset falls between 6:56 pm and 7:27 pm depending on the month, well before the last entry at 9:30 pm. A slot booked about an hour before sunset lets you see the city by day and then as it lights up. For weather, afternoon thunderstorms and monsoons, see our page on the best time to visit Malaysia and the one for Kuala Lumpur.
Getting there, rules and accessibility
The official address is the Concourse level (Lower Ground) of the Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur City Centre. The most direct station is KLCC, on the LRT Kelana Jaya Line. From KL Sentral, Masjid Jamek, Pasar Seni or the monorail, the official website advises connecting to this line. RapidKL buses B103 and B114 serve KLCC, as does the free GOKL bus (green line from Bukit Bintang, purple line from Arab Street).
- Screening: all bags and personal belongings go through a scanner.
- Not allowed: food and drink, eating, drinking, chewing gum, smoking.
- Children: under-12s must be accompanied by an adult.
- Luggage: few lockers; there is a drop-off area behind the check-in counter.
- Accessibility: wheelchairs lent free of charge (first come, first served), accessible toilets; report your disability in advance to be assisted.
Safety: what the official advice says
According to the UK FCDO (GOV.UK, updated 19 March 2026; read on 26 October 2026), the areas it advises against all but essential travel to are the islands and dive sites off the coast of eastern Sabah; Kuala Lumpur is not among them. It says bag-snatching is common, particularly in major cities, with thieves on motorbikes who can target tourists and who cut straps or pull off bags carried on the shoulder closest to the road, and advises being especially vigilant in crowded places. The U.S. State Department rates Malaysia Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (advisory updated February 21, 2026) and says petty theft and crime in Kuala Lumpur continue to be concerns, the most common being purse snatchings, pickpocketing and smash-and-grab thefts; it advises against wrapping purse straps around arms or shoulders. Around KLCC, keep your bag and phone on the side away from the road.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Turning up at the ticket desk on the day without a ticket: for a visit within 24 hours, buying online is compulsory.
- Arriving right on the hour of your slot: you must be there 15 minutes early, or entry may be refused without refund.
- Assuming the visit is closed every Monday, or open every Monday.
- Paying a reseller more than the official grid without realizing it.
- Bringing food or drink: it is not allowed inside.
- Relying on an old RM98 price.
What to see nearby
- Kuala Lumpur: neighborhoods, temples and markets of the capital.
- Malacca: the historic listed town, to the south.
- Penang: George Town and its street food.
- Singapore: the region’s other big stopover city.
- Time difference in Malaysia: to plan your arrival.
- See entry requirements for Malaysia: passport, visa and entry rules.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a visit to the Petronas Towers cost?
For a foreign adult (13–60): RM127 on weekdays, RM137 at weekends for normal access, according to the official ticket office, consulted on 27 October 2026.
Are the Petronas Towers open on Mondays?
Only on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Mondays of the month, from 9 am to 8 pm (last entry 7 pm). From Tuesday to Sunday the visit is open from 9 am to 10:30 pm.
Can you buy your ticket on site?
For a visit within 24 hours, buying online is compulsory according to the official website; booking online is strongly recommended in all cases.
Are the tickets refundable?
No. Official tickets are neither refundable nor transferable, and being late can mean refused entry without refund.
How tall are the Petronas Towers?
452 m (1,483 ft), with 88 levels per tower. The Skybridge links the towers at levels 41 and 42, 170 m (558 ft) above the ground; the observation deck is on level 86.
How do you get to the Petronas Towers by metro?
KLCC station, on the LRT Kelana Jaya Line. The official website advises connecting to this line from KL Sentral, Masjid Jamek or Pasar Seni.
Our sources
- Petronas Twin Towers, official website: « Admission & Ticketing », « Getting here », « Design & Structure » and « Facilities & Accessibility » pages, consulted on 27 October 2026
- UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (GOV.UK), Malaysia travel advice (updated 19 March 2026), read on 26 October 2026
- U.S. Department of State (travel.state.gov): Malaysia Travel Advisory, Level 1 (updated February 21, 2026) and Malaysia Country Information, read on 26 October 2026
- Coordinates of the towers: Wikipedia, « Petronas Towers » article
- Sunrise, sunset and day length: Destination de Voyage calculation, NOAA solar algorithm, Asia/Kuala_Lumpur time zone, coordinates of the Petronas Towers (Wikipedia), on the 15th of each month (year 2027)
- Our methodology
Updated November 2026. Prices, hours and access rules may change: check the official sources before you go.