Why go
- Subregion of the Asian continent.
- Served by Semantan Airport.
History
Central Asia is a region of Asia consisting of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and most of Kazakhstan. The countries as a group are also colloquially referred to as the "-stans" as all have names ending with the Persian suffix "-stan" in both respective native languages and most other languages. The region is bounded by the Caspian Sea to the southwest, European Russia to the northwest, China and Mongolia to the east, Iran and Indian subcontinent to the south, and Siberia to the north. Together, the five Central Asian countries have a total population of around 76 million.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 12 direct destinations
- Firefly FY (ATR 72) · 11 routes: Alor Setar, Batam, Johor Bahru, Kerteh, Ko Samui, Kota Bahru, Kuala Terengganu, Langkawi, Pekanbaru, Penang, Singapore
- Malaysia Airlines MH (ATR 72) · 11 routes: Alor Setar*, Batam*, Johor Bahru*, Kerteh*, Ko Samui*, Kota Bahru*, Kuala Terengganu*, Langkawi*, Pekanbaru*, Penang*, Singapore*
- Malindo Air OD (ATR 72) · 6 routes: Alor Setar, Johor Bahru, Kota Bahru, Kuala Terengganu, Langkawi, Penang
- Berjaya Air J8 (DH7) · 1 route: Redang
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.
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 Semantan Airport. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Central Asia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.