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Perhentian Islands

The Perhentian Islands are a group of islands off the coast of Besut District, Terengganu, Malaysia.

Type City

Why go

  • Islands in Besut, Terengganu, Malaysia.
  • Served by Gong Kedak Airport.

History

The Perhentian Islands are a group of islands off the coast of Besut District, Terengganu, Malaysia.

Airports

LTS Pulau Redang Airport (RDN) 32 km to the centre
Redang, 11, MY — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor. ✈ 1 airline (Berjaya Air) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Kuala Lumpur, Singapore (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations

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.

Indoor | Outdoor
Gong Kedak Airport 32 km to the centre
03, MY
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Lang Tengah Island Jetty
Ferry terminal · 19 km from the centre
Outdoor
Lang Tengah Island (Sari Pacifica Jetty)
Ferry terminal · 19 km from the centre
Outdoor
Kuala Besut - Perhentians
Ferry route
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Gong Kedak Airport. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Lang Tengah Island Jetty, 19 km); routes include Kuala Besut - Perhentians.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Perhentian Islands. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail