Procedure to fly from Thailand to Malaysia (3 parts)

1. Get a Flight Clearance to fly into Malaysia.
2. Get a Flight Clearance from Thai DOA to fly out of Thailand (and to return to Thailand).
3. Approximate cost information and fuel availability.

Part 1. - Malaysia Flight Clearance.

Postal Address Commercial Aeronautical
Department of Civil Aviation
3rd-5th Floor Block B, Wisma Semantan
12, Jalan Gelenggang, Bukit Damansara
50618 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Fax: (60) 3-2539533
WMKKYAYX

Department of Civil Aviation, Terminal 1
Subang-Kuala Lumpur International Airport
47200 Subang, Selangor Darul Ehsan
Malaysia WMKKYNYX

Regional Director, Department of Civil Aviation
Kota Kinabalu International Airport
89550 Kota Kinabalu
Sabah
Fax: (60) 88-219198
WBKKYAYX

Regional Director, Department of Civil Aviation
Kuching International Airport
P.O. Box 1359
93728 Kuching, Sarawak
Malaysia
Fax: (60) 82-454523
WBGGYDYX

Aircraft Entry Requirements
1. Private and nonscheduled commercial flights overflying or landing for noncommercial purposes within Peninsular Malaysia need not obtain prior permission; but, adequate advance notification should be given. Notification by flight plan addressed to the Kuala Lumpur Air Traffic Control Center (WMFC) if received at least 12 hours in advance of the aircraft's departure will be accepted as advance notification.

2. Private and nonscheduled commercial aircraft landing for commercial purposes within Peninsular Malaysia must obtain prior permission either by letter or reply-paid telegram from the Director General of the Department of Civil Aviation, Terminal 2, Subang-Kuala Lumpur International Airport 47200 Subang, Selangor, Peninsular Malaysia (Telegraphic Address: AIRCIVIL KUALA LUMPUR; Telex: PENAWA MA 37960). Reply-paid telegrams must be of sufficient value to defray the cost of a reply. Written application is required at least 2 weeks and if by reply-paid telegram, at least 1 week prior to the aircraft's departure. If insufficient notice/information is given, the application may not be considered.

3. Private and nonscheduled commercial aircraft overflying East Malaysia (Sabah/Sarawak) need not obtain prior permission, but advance notification is required. For overflight, notification by means of a flight plan addressed to the Kinabalu Flight Information Center (WBFC) will be accepted as advance notification if received at least 24 hours in advance of the aircraft's departure. In addition, approval request of non-traffic or technical landings are to be forwarded to the Regional Director of Civil Aviation, Kota Kinabalu (WBKKYA), Sabah, East Malaysia to reach him at least 10 days before the intended departure.

4. Private and nonscheduled commercial aircraft landing for commercial purposes within East Malaysia must obtain prior permission by letter or reply-paid telegram from the Director General of the Department of Civil Aviation, Terminal 2 Kuala Lumpur International Airport, 50618 Subang, Selangor, Malaysia (Telegraphic Address: AIRCIVIL KUALA LUMPUT; Telex: MA 37960). Copy of such requests should be extended to the Director of Civil Aviation, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia (Telegraphic Address: AIRCIVIL KOTA KINABALU). Chulan, Kuala Lumpur 05-10, Malaysia (Telegraphic Address: AIRCIVIL KOTA KINABALU; Telex: None). Written application should reach the Director General of Civil Aviation at least 2 weeks and if reply-paid telegram at least 1 week prior to the aircraft's departure. If insufficient information is given, application may not be considered.

5. All permission requests must include:
a. Type and capacity of aircraft.
b. Nationality and registration marks of the aircraft.
c. Number of crew and name of pilot-in-command.
d. Name, nationality, and address of registered owner of aircraft.
e. Name and address of operator (if different from owner).
f. Purpose of flight.
g. Complete route of flight (including points of landing and final destination).
h. Proposed timetable.
i. Nature of cargo (including dimensions and weight, if applicable).
j. Names, nationality and number of passengers on board, nature of flight, special event charter, casual tours, etc.
k. Name and address of consignor and consignee, if applicable.
l. Name and address of tour organizer/charterer, if applicable.
m. Name, address, and telephone number of operator's local agents, if applicable.
n. For charter flights, rate charged for flight.
o. Any other information that may be relevant to the proposed operation.

Corporate Aircraft Constraints
Cabotage permitted if "kept within limits appropriate to corporate needs." No other constraints reported.

Aeronautical Information Source: AIP "Malaysia"

AERODROMES OF ENTRY
Kota Kinabalu, East - WBKK - 05?56'N, 116?03'E
100, JA1
Jet traffic sunrise to sunset only. Customs: 24.
Subang-Kuala Lumpur, Peninsular - WMKK - 03?08'N, 101?33'E
100, JA1
Customs: 24.
Kuching, East - WBGG - 01?29'N, 110?20'E
JA1
Customs: 24.
Penang, Peninsular - WMKP - 05?18'N, 100?17'E
100, JA1
Available to non-scheduled aircraft on 3 hours prior notice. Customs: PTOR.
Pulau/Langkawi - WMKL - 06?20'N, 099?44'E

Part 2. - Clearance out of Thailand (and back)

Submit the following to Khun Manee,
Air Transport Control Division,
Thailand Department of Aviation
Office hour - Fax: 66 2 287 3139, AFTN: VTBAYAYD
After office hour - Fax: 66 2 286 6239, AFTN: VTBAYAYD
7 days before flight (if you ask politely, maybe 3 days is possible):
1. Name, address and business connection with the aircraft of the applicant.
2. Owner, type, nationality and registration mark of the aircraft.
3. Name of operator.
4. Purpose of flight.
5. Routing, including aerodromes before/after Thailand.
6. Names of aerodromes to land in Thailand.
7. Dates and times of its arrival and departure at each aerodrome.
8. Give your telephone and fax number, so they can send you the permit.

Part 3. - Cost

Coming soon.