Why go
- City in Malaysia.
- Served by Dungun Airport.
History
Kuala Terengganu, colloquially referred to as KT, is the administrative, economic and royal city of the state of Terengganu, Malaysia. Kuala Terengganu is also the seat of Kuala Terengganu District. It is also the only royal capital among the nine royal states of the country to bear its state's name. Kuala Terengganu is located about 440 kilometres (270 mi) northeast of Kuala Lumpur on the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia. The city is situated at the estuary of Terengganu River, facing the South China Sea.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- AirAsia AK (A320) · 3 routes: Kuala Lumpur, Miri, Singapore
- Malaysia Airlines MH (734, 737-800, ATR 72) · 2 routes: Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur*
- Firefly FY (ATR 72) · 1 route: Kuala Lumpur
- Malindo Air OD (ATR 72) · 1 route: Kuala Lumpur
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Dungun Airport. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 4 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Kuala Terengganu, 1.5 km); routes include Kuala Terengganu - Kampung Seberang Takir Hulu, Marang - Kapas, Kuala Terengganu - Redang Island.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kuala Terengganu. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.