KOTA KINABALU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - NEW TERMINAL

The RM720 million new wing of the Terminal 1 is finally opened for use this morning. Passengers using this terminal will definitely enjoy better facilities comparing to the old wing.

The drive way to the departure level

Departure drive way and concourse

There are 4 check-in "islands" designated as A, B, C and D and each has 16 check-in counters. Our National Airlines is assigned to use island B for all domestic and international check-in while all foreign airlines are with island A.
MH check-in counters

Friendly and helpful MH check-in staff There are a few restaurants at the departure levelThe departure hall.

There are a total of 36 Immigration counters, 16 for departures and 20 for arrivals. For baggage delivery, a total of six baggage conveyor delivery belts are available. Hence, the CIQ clearance should be fast and comfortable.

International arrival concourse Arrival drive way and taxi standNo more rain or shine for arriving tourists to board tour buses.

According to the Malaysia Airport Authority, the old wing of the Terminal 1 would be demolished for upgrading works and is tagetted to be ready by June 2009. When completed there will be a total of 17 aircraft parking bays to accommodate both wide and narrow body aircrafts.

This old wing has been in use since 1986 and I have some fond memories of this old place when I was with the airlines.