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Redang Island

Redang Island is an island in Kuala Nerus District, Terengganu, Malaysia. It is one of the largest islands off the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia.

Type City

Why go

  • Island in Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia.
  • Served by LTS Pulau Redang Airport (RDN).

History

Redang Island is an island in Kuala Nerus District, Terengganu, Malaysia. It is one of the largest islands off the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. It is one of nine islands that make up an eponymous marine sanctuary park offering snorkeling and diving opportunities for tourists.

Airports

LTS Pulau Redang Airport (RDN) 2.3 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

Getting there by ferry

Redang Island (Pelangi Jetty)
Ferry terminal · 2.4 km from the centre
Outdoor
Redang Island (Laguna Jetty)
Ferry terminal · 2.6 km from the centre
Outdoor
Redang Island (Teluk Kalong Jetty)
Ferry terminal · 3.2 km from the centre
Outdoor
Redang Island (Village Jetty)
Ferry terminal · 3.3 km from the centre
Outdoor
Lang Tengah Island (D'Coconut Lagoon Resort Jetty)
Ferry terminal · 13 km from the centre
Outdoor
Lang Tengah Island (Sari Pacifica Jetty)
Ferry terminal · 14 km from the centre
Outdoor
Land Tengah Island (D'Coconut Lagoon Jetty) - Redang Island (Pelangi Jetty)
Ferry route
Outdoor
Land Tengah Island (D'Coconut Lagoon Jetty) - Redang Island (Teluk Kalong Jetty)
Ferry route
Outdoor
Land Tengah Island (D'Coconut Lagoon Jetty) - Redang Island (Laguna Jetty)
Ferry route
Outdoor
Lang Tengah Island (Sari Pacifica Jetty) - Redang Island (Laguna Jetty)
Ferry route
Outdoor
Lang Tengah Island Jetty - Redang Island (Laguna Jetty)
Ferry route
Outdoor
Lang Tengah Island (Sari Pacifica Jetty) - Redang Island (Pelangi Jetty)
Ferry route
Outdoor
Lang Tengah Island Jetty - Redang Island (Pelangi Jetty)
Ferry route
Outdoor
Land Tengah Island (D'Coconut Lagoon Jetty) - Pulau Redang (Village Jetty)
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 LTS Pulau Redang Airport (RDN). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: RDN has direct flights to 2 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Kuala Lumpur, Singapore). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Redang Island (Pelangi Jetty), 2.4 km); routes include Land Tengah Island (D'Coconut Lagoon Jetty) - Redang Island (Pelangi Jetty), Land Tengah Island (D'Coconut Lagoon Jetty) - Redang Island (Teluk Kalong Jetty), Land Tengah Island (D'Coconut Lagoon Jetty) - Redang Island (Laguna Jetty).

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

Trains & rail

National rail