Flying from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG): what you need to know
Around 1 hour is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sultan Mahmud Airport.
Flights from KUL to TGG start at 07:00 — the first with Malaysia Airlines. The last service of the day is at 18:20 with AirAsia. Overall, you can take your pick of 50 weekly Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sultan Mahmud Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to catch your KUL to TGG flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Flying into Kuala Terengganu (and then discovering more of Malaysia!) is a cinch with AirAsia. This popular airline has direct flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sultan Mahmud Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is AirAsia.
Malaysia Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating KUL to TGG flights. An impressive 95.83% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sultan Mahmud Airport flight is $8. A return ticket right now is $17. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from KUL to TGG by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sultan Mahmud Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Kuala Lumpur International Airport, 58.65% of flights complete their journey on time.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport is around 64 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 4 hours 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sultan Mahmud Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near KUL:
Arriving at Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sultan Mahmud Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near TGG instead:
Book a Sultan Mahmud Airport rental car and check out destinations off the typical tourist track. Agtran and Merge Car Hire can hook you up with a set of wheels for your travels through Kuala Terengganu and beyond.
To lock in the lowest rate, reserve your vehicle from Sultan Mahmud Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Prices typically increase closer to your date of travel.
Getting from Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) to central Kuala Terengganu
From Sultan Mahmud Airport, Kuala Terengganu is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG)
April is the busiest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sultan Mahmud Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Kuala Terengganu in January.
When booking your flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sultan Mahmud Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Kuala Terengganu, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from KUL to TGG sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kuala Terengganu has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Malaysia you'll want to see. Around 137 kilometres north-west of Kuala Terengganu, a trip to Kota Bharu will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan.
Around 290 kilometres south-west of Kuala Terengganu, Kuala Lumpur is another favourite stop in Malaysia. No visit is complete without checking out Petronas Twin Towers, KL Tower Mini Zoo and KLCC Park.