Terengganu:getting there

Air

The newly upgraded Sultan Mahmud Airport is situated approx. 18 Km north of Kuala Terengganu city centre. Taxis and car rental desks are available at arrival hall. The Mezzanine Level has a variety of souvenir shops and cafes.

Malaysia Airlines and Firefly operates daily flights to the Sultan Mahmud Airport in Kuala Terengganu from Kuala Lumpur International Airport,Low Cost Carrier Terminal(LCCT) and Subang Airport respectively. The daily Berjaya Air flight direct to Redang Island from Singapore offer conveinient and time saving way to visit Terengganu.

Road

Terengganu is accessible via intercity expressway network from all major town and cities in Peninsular Malaysia,Thailand and Singapore. The New East Cost Highway and Simpang Pulai Highway via Tasik Kenyir offers a smooth and convenient journey. Driving by car with friends or loved ones can be pretty much an interesting trip. Aside from the greeneries along the journey, the fresh air and unpolluted countryside can offer the captivating experience.Once you get Terengganu road, the beautiful beaches and the irresistible blue waters welcomes you. Travelling from the south through the Segamat Highway offers an exciting trip as well.Express buses, taxis and rental cars are available from Singapore and major cities in Peninsular Malaysia to Kuala Terengganu.

Getting to the Island

Terengganus island are accessible by boat fromseveral jetty points on the mainland.

Pulau Perhentian

Kuala Besut Tourist Jetty-2 ½ hours drive up north from k. Terengganu. There are ferries, speedboat and wooden boat available daily with morning departures starts as early as 8.00 am.The return ticket to the island is RM70 per person. There are water taxis available for shuttles between Perhentian Kecil and Perhentian Besar at reasonable rate.

Pulau Redang and Pulau Lang Tengah.

Speedboats ply daily regular services from Merang jetty whilw ferry services cater both islander and tourist with daily departures from Shahbandar Jetty Kuala Terengganu . The return ticket from Merang to Redang is RM90 per person while to Lang Tengah is RM100 per person. Ferry ticket cost RM100 per person return. A private carrier Berjaya Air operates direct flights from Subang Airport in Kuala Lumpur and from Seletar Airport in Singapore.

Pulau Kapas and Pulau Gemia

The entry point is the tourist jetty in Marang Town a mere 20 minutes drive south of Kuala Terengganu . The speedboats rides take just 10 minutes. No wonder as Kapas is the nearest island to the mainland. Boat ,tours and accommodation services are available at the jetty. It costs RM40 per person for a return trip by speedboat to either Gemia or Kapas Island.

Pulau Tenggol

Kuala Dungun jetty si situated 1 hour scenic coastal drive south of Kuala Terengganu. The journey to the island takes approximately 45 minutes with speed boat costs RM120 per person

Getting to Kenyir Lake

Taxis are available either from Kuala Terengganu Airport or from the taxi terminal in Kuala Terengganu City. The journey takes 1 hour to reach Pengkalan Gawi Jetty. Alternatively theres is daily direct bus service from Hentian Putra in Kuala Lumpur to Pengkalan Gawi Jetty