How to get fromKuching to Kangarby plane, car ferry, tram or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Kuching to Kangar by plane, car ferry, tram, or ferry

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Fly to Alor Setar
best
1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane KCH - AOR
5h 45m
RM 377–686
Fly to Penang International Airport, car ferry, tram
cheapest
1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane KCH - PEN
2. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
3. Take the tram from Butterworth to Arautram
6h 28m
RM 189–496
Fly to Langkawi International Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane KCH - LGK
2. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry
7h 47m
RM 303–736

Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Alor Setar (AOR) flights

36Weekly Planes

4h 26mAverage Duration

RM 129Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kuching to Kangar.

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Distance: 1,277.6 km
Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Kuching, Malaysia and Kangar, Malaysia?

AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, and Malindo Airways fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Alor Setar (AOR) 5 times a day.

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Kangar(opens in a new window), Malaysia(opens in a new window)

Kangar (Northern Malay: Kangaq; Jawi: كڠار) is the state capital and the largest town in Perlis, Malaysia. It has a population of 48,898 and an area of 2,619.4 ha. It is located next to the Thailand border, in the northernmost point of Peninsular Malaysia. It is situated by the Perlis River. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Kangar

Kota Kayang Museum(Opens in a new window)

The Kota Kayang Museum (Malay: Muzium Kota Kayang) is a museum in Kuala Perlis, Perlis, Malaysia.

Thale Ban National Park(Opens in a new window)

Thale Ban National Park (Thai: ทะเลบัน) is a forested area south of the Banthat Mountains in southern Thailand, in the south of Satun Province bordering Malaysia. The park was established on 27 October 1980. It covers an area of 196 km2 of Khuan Don and Mueang Satun districts.

Places to stay in Kangar

Hotel Seri Malaysia Kangar(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

Ants Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

Topville Homestay(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

Villa Fairuz Hana Islamic Stay(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

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