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Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Alor Setar. But we found flights with one or more stops from $421.
The cheapest month to fly to Alor Setar is usually August.
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No airlines currently offer direct flights between Australia and Alor Setar Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
The best price we found for a return flight to Alor Setar is $421. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Alor Setar Airport is Friday, 1 August 2025.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Alor Setar is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, AirAsia offers the cheapest flight tickets to Alor Setar.

Flying to Alor Setar

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Cheapest flight found$262
Cheapest month to flyAugust

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How to find cheap flights to Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR)

  • $421 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Sultan Abdul Halim Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to AOR, the lowest fare is $262.

  • Never miss out on a deal by setting up a Price Alert for tickets to AOR. We'll do the monitoring for you, sending updates when fares go down.

  • The sooner you book, the better. You might even be able to score some amazing early bird deals on tickets to Alor Setar, where Sultan Abdul Halim Airport is located.

  • Widen your search for cheap flights to Alor Setar by choosing the 'Add nearby airports' box. This lets you compare prices for all the nearest airports at your destination and departure points and could help you save money.

  • Consider taking a flight with a stop, as indirect routes often cost less. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Sultan Abdul Halim Airport.

Best time to go to Alor Setar

  • May is usually the cheapest month to catch a flight to Alor Setar.

  • To find the month with the cheapest flights to AOR, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.

  • Fly to Alor Setar in August if you prefer to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to AOR, but also when fares are likely to cost more.

  • February is the quietest period of the year to visit if you're after a slower pace. You'll typically find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Alor Setar then.

  • The weather can make or break a holiday, so consider the kind of conditions you want to get away in. Alor Setar is warmest in March, with averages of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).

  • Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

  • With seven days of rain on average, February is the driest month in Alor Setar.

  • Rain is more likely in October, which gets around 25 days of wet weather.

Travelling to Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR): What you need to know

  • Fly to Alor Setar without any layovers. These are some of the leading airlines that offer direct flights to Sultan Abdul Halim Airport:

  • If you want to jet away with the most consistently on-time carrier, book your AOR plane ticket with Malaysia Airlines. Up to 68% of its flights to this airport land when expected.

  • You'll step off the plane in the UTC+8 timezone at AOR.

  • Curl up in bed shortly after your flight to AOR. Choose one of these hotels near Sultan Abdul Halim Airport and you'll be snoozing in no time:

  • Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a car hire in AOR. Rent your wheels from Agtran, Hertz or WAHDAH and discover the lesser-explored corners of Alor Setar and beyond.

  • Sultan Abdul Halim Airport has an on-time rating of 58%, which shows how often departing flights arrive as planned. This can be handy to know if you're planning a tight connection or need to be somewhere soon after you land.

Getting to central Alor Setar from Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR)

  • The distance from AOR to central Alor Setar is about 10 kilometres.

  • If you're planning to catch a cab after your flight to AOR, it'll take around 15 minutes to get to the centre.

  • Public transport will get you there in roughly 55 minutes.

  • Alor Setar has a stay for every vibe and budget. Here's a roundup of comfortable hotels to help get you started:

Alor Setar highlights

  • Jump off your flight to Alor Setar and go straight to these well-known attractions:

    • Dataran Masjid Zahir: An ideal place to kick off your sightseeing, this landmark is located around 0.16 kilometres west of the city centre.

    • Cahaya Herbs Garden: You'll find this park roughly 5 kilometres north-west of the centre. It offers a nice change of pace while exploring Alor Setar.

    • Sri Maha Mariamman Devasthanam , Bakar Bata, Alor Star (ஸ்ரீ மகா மாரியம்மன் தேவஸ்தானம்): This will also make the highlight reel of your holiday. A top landmark, it's around 2 kilometres north of the centre of Alor Setar.

How to get to George Town from Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR)

  • The nearby city of George Town is about 129 kilometres from AOR. Reaching the centre by ride-share or cab will take around 1 hour 35 minutes.

Travelling from Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR) to Sungai Petani

  • About 64 kilometres away, Sungai Petani is another city that's not far from Sultan Abdul Halim Airport. It'll take you around 2 hours 40 minutes to make the trip by public transport from AOR.

  • By car, the trip takes roughly 1 hour.

Explore more of Malaysia

  • In the mood to keep exploring? Kota Bharu will add something special to your trip to Malaysia. It's about 209 kilometres east of Alor Setar and features Istana Negeri Kelantan, Museum Of Islamic Culture and Masjid Al Karomah.

  • Ipoh is another standout destination in Malaysia and is roughly 193 kilometres south-east of Alor Setar. Hit some of the best spots right away at Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple and Zen Gardens, Ipoh Railway Station and Ipoh Old Town. Ipoh Airport (IPH) handles most flights into this city.

  • Or make your way to George Town, roughly 88 kilometres south of Alor Setar. George Town, Malaysia UNESCO AREA, Georgetown Heritage site and George Town are among the many reasons to visit. The most convenient way to get here is by flying into Penang International Airport (PEN).

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