Petronas Twin Towers Ticket – Price, Skybridge Access and How to Book

The Petronas Twin Towers ticket operates on a timed-entry system with a limited number of daily slots available on a first-come, first-served basis. According to tower staff, an estimated 1,500 tickets are issued per day. During weekends, school holidays, and peak travel periods, slots sell out days in advance — sometimes weeks ahead for popular evening sessions.

A standard ticket covers two access points: the Skybridge connecting the towers at Levels 41 and 42, and the Observation Deck on Level 86. Both are included in one ticket and visited in the same session.

This guide covers what the ticket includes, how much it costs, how to buy it online, and the best time to visit based on what you are planning to do in Kuala Lumpur. For a full overview of the towers including architecture, location, and getting there, see our Petronas Twin Towers visitor guide. If you are still deciding which landmarks to prioritise, see our guide to Attractions in Kuala Lumpur for a full overview of what the city has to offer.

Petronas Twin Towers Ticket Price

The Petronas Twin Towers ticket price is divided into two categories — Malaysian (MyKad/MyKid) and General Admission (non-Malaysian) — with infants below 2 years old entering free of charge. Malaysian citizens and permanent residents receive a significantly discounted rate compared to international visitors, which must be verified using a MyKad or MyKid at the point of entry. If the ticket type purchased does not match the identification presented, you will be required to pay the difference on arrival. Age is determined by year of birth rather than exact birth date.

Malaysian rates (MyKad / MyKid holders)

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General Admission rates (non-Malaysian visitors)

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Premium Sky Access (all visitors)

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Prices are subject to change without prior notice. Always verify at the official booking portal at eticket.petronastwintowers.com.my before purchasing.

Priority Access upgrade Priority Access is available for adults above 13 years old only and comes with a strict smart-casual dress code — collared shirts, long pants, neatly tailored jeans, or skirts below the knee. Prohibited attire includes sleeveless tops, Bermuda shorts, torn jeans, open-toe shoes, and sandals. Visitors who do not comply will be refused entry with no refund issued.

Unofficial reseller warning The management of the Petronas Twin Towers does not cover refunds or claims arising from tickets purchased through unofficial vendors, whether online or in person. Purchase only through the official portal.

What Does the Petronas Twin Towers Ticket Include?

A standard Petronas Twin Towers ticket gives you access to two areas inside the towers — the Skybridge and the Observation Deck — both visited within a single timed session.

Skybridge — Levels 41 and 42 The Skybridge connects both towers at 170 metres above ground. The visit here is supervised and timed, typically lasting around 10 to 15 minutes. It gives you a mid-level perspective of the city and a unique experience of standing between two of the world’s most recognisable skyscrapers.

Observation Deck — Level 86 The Observation Deck sits at approximately 370 metres above Kuala Lumpur. Floor-to-ceiling glass panels offer panoramic views of the city skyline, including KL Tower, Bukit Bintang, and the surrounding KLCC precinct. This is the highlight of most visits.

Both areas are included in one ticket. They are not sold separately. Infants below 2 years old enter free of charge. Even infants travelling free of charge must be included in the total visitor headcount at the time of booking for safety purposes. You will spend approximately 20 minutes on the Skybridge and 20 to 30 minutes on the Observation Deck. Including security screening, elevator transit, and moving between levels, set aside at least 1.5 hours for the full visit.

Petronas Twin Towers Skybridge Ticket – What to Expect

The Skybridge is one of the most distinctive features of the Petronas Twin Towers and a highlight for most first-time visitors. It connects both towers at Levels 41 and 42, suspended 170 metres above Kuala Lumpur.

One common point of confusion worth clarifying — the Petronas Twin Towers skybridge ticket is not a separate purchase. Access to the Skybridge is included in the standard ticket alongside the Observation Deck on Level 86. You do not need to choose between the two. Both are visited within the same timed session.

The entry process — what happens after security After passing through the security scanning area, visitors are divided into groups of approximately 40 people per session. Each group is escorted together throughout the visit, which keeps the experience organised and ensures the Skybridge does not get overcrowded.

Once your group is ready, you will be ushered into a high-speed elevator that brings you directly to Level 41 — your first stop. The Skybridge is 60 metres long and spans between the two towers at 170 metres above ground. You will spend approximately 20 minutes here. Staff are present throughout and will assist with photography if you are visiting alone — do not hesitate to ask.

After the Skybridge, your group moves up to the Observation Deck on Level 86 at 370 metres above Kuala Lumpur. You will have around 20 to 30 minutes here to take in the panoramic cityscape at your own pace before the session concludes.

What to expect on the Skybridge The visit is supervised and moves at a fixed pace. The experience gives you a mid-level city perspective that is quite different from the higher panoramic views on Level 86 — you are looking across the city rather than down over it, with the towers framing the view on both sides. The Skybridge is not rigidly fixed to the towers — it is designed to slide slightly during high winds to maintain structural flexibility. This is worth knowing if you are visiting on a particularly windy day.

Skybridge vs Observation Deck Both offer distinct perspectives and serve different purposes within the visit. The Skybridge provides the unique experience of standing between the two towers at height. The Observation Deck on Level 86 gives you the full panoramic cityscape — floor-to-ceiling glass panels offer unobstructed views of KL Tower, Bukit Bintang, and the surrounding KLCC precinct. Most visitors find the Observation Deck to be the more memorable of the two, but the Skybridge is what makes the Petronas Twin Towers visit unlike any other tower observation in Kuala Lumpur.

How to Buy Petronas Twin Towers Tickets

Buying in advance is strongly recommended. According to tower staff, an estimated 1,500 tickets are issued daily — slots operate on a timed-entry system and fill up quickly, particularly on weekends, during school holidays, and across peak travel seasons in December, January, and June to July.

Option 1 — Buy Online (Recommended)

Purchase directly through the official booking portal at eticket.petronastwintowers.com.my. This is the safest and most straightforward option — Malaysian rates are only available through the official channel, and any issues with your booking are handled directly by the management.

The booking process follows six steps:

1. Select your attraction — choose from three Sky Experience options:
   • Standard visit (daytime)
   • Evening visit (6:15pm or 6:30pm slot)
   • Priority Access (smart-casual dress code strictly enforced)
2. Select your visitor type — indicate whether you are a local resident (MyKad/MyKid holders qualify for Malaysian rates)
3. Select your visit date
4. Select your preferred time slot — available slots for your chosen date will appear at this stage
5. Complete payment
6. Check your email address before confirming — your QR code ticket will be sent to the email address you provide. An incorrect email means no ticket. Check it twice before submitting.

Present your QR code ticket at the check-in area on the day of your visit.

Option 2 — Buy at the Petronas Twin Towers Ticket Machine

A ticket machine with staff assistance is available at the Petronas Twin Towers Sky Bridge entrance for visitors who have not pre-booked online. The machine is connected to the same centralised ticketing system as the official website — you are buying through the same platform, just at the physical machine instead of online.

Important: cash is no longer accepted. Payment is by credit card only. If your credit card has issues processing on the official website, the same issue may affect the ticket machine since both run on the same system. Same-day availability is also not guaranteed — daily tickets are limited and slots fill up quickly, particularly on weekends and peak periods. If your visit date is fixed, do not rely on the ticket machine as your only option.

Option 3 — Verified Online Travel Platforms (Last Resort)

If you experience payment issues on the official portal — which can occasionally happen with overseas credit cards — verified third-party platforms are a reliable alternative. This is a known intermittent issue and not a reflection of the official site itself, but if your payment is repeatedly declined, switching to a third-party platform will resolve it.

Note that the same credit card bug can affect the on-site ticket machine since it runs on the same centralised system. If you cannot complete payment online, do not assume the machine will work — book through a third-party platform or arrange tickets through your local guide instead.

Be aware that prices on third-party platforms are slightly higher than the official portal due to platform commission. You are paying for the convenience and the payment reliability, not a better deal.

If you are joining a private city tour, your local guide can also arrange the ticket on your behalf as part of the tour planning process — one less booking to manage independently before your trip.

Purchasing through unofficial vendors is not covered by the management — refunds and claims from those channels will not be entertained. Stick to verified platforms or your tour operator.

Best Time to Visit the Petronas Twin Towers

The right time to visit depends on what you are planning to do in Kuala Lumpur. There is no single best slot for every visitor — it comes down to whether you are visiting the towers on their own, combining them with a city tour, or simply looking to avoid the largest crowds.

If you are visiting the Petronas Twin Towers only Book the 6:30pm slot. This is the best time to experience the towers as a standalone visit. Sunset light hits the exterior at its most photogenic angle, and as the city lights begin coming on, the atmosphere on the Observation Deck is noticeably different from daytime sessions. The evening slot also qualifies for the Guided Tour Evening Experience if you want to upgrade your visit.

If you are combining with a KL city tour You have two practical options depending on your preference:

• First admission (9:00am) — Visit the towers before your city tour begins. This is the coolest part of the day, crowds are at their lightest, and completing the towers early means the rest of your itinerary runs without a time-sensitive booking hanging over it.
• End of day — Visit the towers as the final stop after covering other KL landmarks. This works well if your tour finishes in the KLCC area and you want to close the day with the Observation Deck views as the city transitions into evening.

If you want to avoid group tours The quietest window on the Observation Deck is between 1:00pm and 2:00pm. Most organised group tours break for lunch during this period, which means noticeably fewer people on both the Skybridge and the Observation Deck. If you have a pre-booked slot in this window, expect a calmer and less rushed experience than morning or late afternoon sessions.

Days to avoid The towers are open Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00am to 9:00pm, with last admission at 8:30pm. The towers remain open throughout Friday prayers. They are closed on Mondays, with the exception of the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month — on those Mondays, operating hours are 9:00am to 8:00pm with last admission at 7:00pm.

Specific 2026 closures to be aware of:

• 9 February 2026 — Partial closure from 12:30pm to 2:30pm
• 20–23 March 2026 — Closed for Hari Raya Aidilfitri
• 27 May 2026 — Closed for Hari Raya Aidiladha

The above are the key dates that affect most tourist visits. A full list of closed Mondays for 2026 is published on the official site — check eticket.petronastwintowers.com.my before booking if your visit falls on a Monday.

Weekends and Malaysian school holiday periods are the busiest across all sessions. If your travel dates are flexible, a weekday visit between Tuesday and Thursday will give you the most comfortable experience.

How to Get to Petronas Twin Towers Sky Bridge

The Petronas Twin Towers Sky Bridge check-in area can be reached through two routes — via the Petronas Twin Towers main entrance facing KLCC Park, or through Suria KLCC shopping mall. Both routes converge at the same Sky Xperience Entrance & Tickets area inside the towers.

Route A — Via the Petronas Twin Towers main entrance This is the most direct route if you are arriving from KLCC Park or by foot from the surrounding area.

1. Enter through the Dewan Filharmonik Petronas entrance — the main glass entrance facing KLCC Park

2. Walk into the central court — look up for the Petronas F1 car mounted above as your navigation landmark
3. You will see Sky Xperience arrows pointing both left and right — both directions lead to the same Entrance & Tickets area

4. Follow the signage until you reach the Sky Xperience entrance board
5. Take the escalator down to the Daftar Masuk / Check-in area

Route B — Via Suria KLCC Enter the mall through any entrance. Once inside, look for the connector between the mall and the towers — the F1 car is visible from this area. Follow the Sky Xperience Entrance & Tickets signage arrows to the escalator and check-in area.

As part of a private city tour — recommended If you are joining a private city tour, transport to and from the Petronas Twin Towers is included as part of the itinerary. Your guide handles all logistics — hotel pickup, drop-off, and routing between stops — so you do not need to navigate public transport or arrange separate e-hailing rides independently. This is the most convenient option for first-time visitors covering multiple landmarks in a single day. See our Batu Caves & Kuala Lumpur City Tour for full details.

For a full step-by-step guide covering all transport options including routes from KL Sentral, bus connections, and walking directions from KLCC Park, see our dedicated How to Get to Petronas Twin Towers guide.

Important Rules Before You Visit the Petronas Sky Bridge and Observation Deck Level 86

These are the rules that most commonly catch visitors off guard. Reading them before you book will save you from a wasted trip or a refused entry on the day.

Arrive 15 minutes before your time slot The Petronas Twin Towers operates on a strict time-ticketing system. You are required to be at the check-in area at least 15 minutes before your allocated entry time. The check-in area is signposted as Daftar Masuk / Check-in inside the lobby — follow the signs on arrival. Late arrivals will not be accommodated under any circumstances, and no refund will be issued for missed slots. This rule applies regardless of the reason for your delay — factor in travel time and security screening when planning your journey to KLCC.

Use the toilet before entering There are no toilet stops during the visit. Once your group is escorted through security and into the elevator, the session runs continuously through the Sky Bridge and Observation Deck until exit. Use the facilities in Suria KLCC or the towers lobby before joining the check-in queue.

Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable Once purchased, your ticket cannot be refunded or transferred to another person or date. The ticket is valid only for the date and time stated at the point of booking. The management reserves the right to reschedule or cancel visits without prior notice.

Security scanning is mandatory All baggage and personal items must pass through a security scanning machine before entry. Travel light where possible — this will speed up the process and reduce the time spent queuing before your session begins.

Dress code — Priority Access only Standard admission does not enforce a formal dress code beyond general decency. However, if you have booked Priority Access or the Malaysian Petroleum Club dining experience, a strict smart-casual dress code applies — collared shirts, long pants, neatly tailored jeans, or skirts below the knee are required. Prohibited attire includes sleeveless tops, Bermuda shorts, torn jeans, open-toe shoes, and sandals. Visitors who do not comply will be refused entry at the door with no refund issued.

Photography equipment Personal cameras and smartphones are permitted. Tripods and monopods are not allowed inside the towers.

Wheelchair access Wheelchairs are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. If you require a wheelchair, notify the management in advance by emailing [email protected] before your visit.

No eating, drinking, or chewing gum Food, beverages, and chewing gum are not permitted inside the towers during your visit. Complete any meals or snacks before entering the check-in area.

Strollers are not permitted Strollers are not allowed inside the towers during your visit. Lockers and storage are available at the entrance where you can store them before going up. Staff assistance is available on the day if required.

Children below 12 must be accompanied by an adult An adult must accompany all children below 12 years of age throughout the visit.

Visiting the Petronas Twin Towers as Part of a KL City Tour

For first-time visitors to Kuala Lumpur, the towers are rarely the only landmark on the itinerary. Most visitors want to cover Batu Caves, the city centre, and several other highlights within the same day. A visit to the Petronas Twin Towers requires at least 1.5 hours — from security screening through to the Skybridge and Observation Deck. Managing that time block alongside a timed ticket and the rest of a full-day itinerary adds a layer of coordination that can make the day feel rushed.

A private city tour simplifies this considerably. Rather than booking tickets independently, timing your arrival to the minute, and coordinating transport between stops, everything is handled as part of a single itinerary with hotel pickup included.

Our Batu Caves & Kuala Lumpur City Tour covers 7 stops across Kuala Lumpur in 4 to 5 hours, including the Petronas Twin Towers as an exterior photo stop. The towers are one of the most photographed landmarks in Southeast Asia, and the view from ground level — particularly from the KLCC Park side — is the angle most visitors remember. The tour is designed for first-time visitors who want to cover the city’s most recognisable landmarks efficiently, without the logistics of managing multiple bookings and transport connections independently.

Hotel pickup is included, the pace is flexible, and the itinerary covers ground that would take considerably longer to navigate on your own.

If you are planning to go up the towers and include other landmarks in the same day, the timing options covered in the best time to visit section above will help you structure your itinerary around your ticket slot. For a broader overview of what to do across the city, see our guide to Things to Do in Kuala Lumpur. If your itinerary includes Chinatown, our Chinatown Kuala Lumpur guide covers what to do, eat, and see in Petaling Street. Planning a broader itinerary beyond the city? See our guide to Day Trips from Kuala Lumpur for the best destinations within reach of the city.

FAQ – Petronas Twin Towers Ticket

Conclusion

The Petronas Twin Towers ticket is straightforward to book once you understand how the timed-entry system works and how far in advance slots fill up. According to tower staff, an estimated 1,500 tickets are issued daily — leave it too late and your preferred slot will be gone, particularly for evening sessions and weekend visits.

If you are still planning the broader towers visit — architecture, what to expect inside, getting there, and the best angles for photography — our complete Petronas Twin Towers visitor guide covers everything you need before your visit.

After your session inside the towers, KLCC Park sits directly at the base and is worth at least an hour of your time. The park offers the best ground-level views of the towers, a Symphony Lake fountain show in the evenings, and a relaxed space to wind down after sightseeing. See our KLCC Park visitor guide for what to expect and how to make the most of your time there.

Last verified: April 2026