How to find cheap flights to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG)
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Sultan Mahmud Airport is $239. A return plane ticket to TGG right now is $340.
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To get the best price on tickets to Kuala Terengganu, where Sultan Mahmud Airport is located, book three months in advance. That's the general recommendation for scoring the biggest deals.
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Best time to go to Kuala Terengganu
The cheapest month to hop on a flight to Kuala Terengganu is typically August.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to TGG, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
Fly to Kuala Terengganu in August if you want to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to TGG, but also when tickets are usually more expensive.
The quietest time of the year to travel is February. Lock in your plane tickets to Kuala Terengganu then and enjoy sightseeing at a slower pace.
With averages of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF), May is when Kuala Terengganu is warmest. Schedule your visit around your weather preferences to get the most out of your trip.
February brings the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 22ºC (72ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
With eight days of rain on average, February is the driest month in Kuala Terengganu.
The wettest time of year is August. Go then and you'll likely get around 24 days of rainfall.
Travelling to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Sultan Mahmud Airport, these leading airlines make reaching Kuala Terengganu easy:
Think about booking your TGG plane ticket with Malaysia Airlines. It's the top performer for punctuality, with up to 96% of flights into this hub arriving when expected.
You'll be arriving in the UTC+8 timezone at TGG.
Whether you're coming in late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfortable hotels near Sultan Mahmud Airport. Kick back at one of these after your flight to TGG:
Pick up a car hire in TGG and explore places that require a little more effort to reach. Agtran and Merge Car Hire can set you up with a ride for your travels through Kuala Terengganu and beyond.
Flights departing from Sultan Mahmud Airport reach their destination as scheduled 64% of the time. This measure helps measure the airport's overall punctuality.
Sultan Mahmud Airport is located in Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia.
Getting to central Kuala Terengganu from Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG)
The distance from TGG to central Kuala Terengganu is about 10 kilometres.
If you're taking a cab or ride-sharing after your flight to TGG, it'll take around 20 minutes to get to the centre.
You can expect the ride to take roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Kuala Terengganu comes with plenty of great places to check in. Here's a lineup of comfortable hotels to add to your short list:
Kuala Terengganu highlights
Put these popular attractions on your to-do list after hopping off your flight to Kuala Terengganu:
Chinatown: An ideal place to begin your tour of the city, this landmark is around 0.80 kilometres north-west of the city centre.
MSI Garden: You'll find this park roughly 8 kilometres north-west of the centre. Take some time out and watch the world go by in this corner of Kuala Terengganu.
Taman Tamadun Islam: This is another good reason to visit this city. A memorable landmark, it's around 3 kilometres west of the heart of Kuala Terengganu.
How to get to Marang from Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG)
Heading straight for Marang? From TGG, it takes around 40 minutes to drive there. The city is about 27 kilometres from the airport.
Allow roughly 2 hours 45 minutes if you plan to travel to Marang on public transport.
Travelling from Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) to Paka
If Paka is where your trip takes you, it's about 88 kilometres from Sultan Mahmud Airport.
It'll take you 1 hour 35 minutes or so to drive to Paka.
Explore more of Malaysia
There's a whole lot more to experience in Malaysia, starting with Kota Bharu. Istana Negeri Kelantan, Museum Of Islamic Culture and Masjid Al Karomah are must-do's in this city, which is around 129 kilometres north-west of Kuala Terengganu.
Another city in Malaysia that belongs on your itinerary is Kuala Lumpur. From Kuala Terengganu, it's around 290 kilometres south-west and offers highlights like PETRONAS Tower 2 and Petronas Twin Towers. Add a stop at Petronas Tower take photo point too. Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is the main arrival point for this city.
About 241 kilometres west of Kuala Terengganu, Ipoh is worth a detour. Some of the best reasons to visit include Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple and Zen Gardens, Ipoh Railway Station and Ipoh Old Town. Flying into Ipoh Airport (IPH) is the easiest way to arrive here.
