Getting to Perhentian
Via Air
Closest airport is Kota Bharu (KBR), travelling from Kuala Terengganu airport is also possible
From Kuala Lumpur (KUL) / Subang (SZB) Malaysia Airlines AirAsia
Batik Air* Fire Fly*
*Flying from Subang Airport Provides daily flight service to: SULTAN ISMAIL PETRA AIRPORT, KOTA BHARU, KELANTAN Kota Bharu Airport is the nearest airport, the journey from the airport to the Kuala Besut Jetty takes approximately 1 hour KUALA TERENGGANU AIRPORT Second option is Kuala Terengganu airport. The journey from there to the Kuala Besut Jetty takes approximately 1 hour 45 minutes
From Penang Fire Fly – Via Penang International Airport (Bayan Lepas) provide daily flight to: SULTAN ISMAIL PETRA AIRPORT, KOTA BHARU, KELANTAN **Kota Bharu Airport is the nearest arrival point, the journey from the airport to the Kuala Besut Jetty takes approximately 1 hour
Airport transfer to Kuala Besut Jetty: Kota Bharu airport MYR30/person/way
MYR100/cab/way
MYR200/van/way.
Kuala Terengganu airport
Airport taxi only, do please refer to the counter upon arrival
Finally, boat transfer
Speed boats is the most popular transfer mode at the kuala besut jetty, the fare is MYR70/person for return ticket and it is open date. Boat will send you directly to the beach where your choice of the accommodation located, and opposite way, the boat will pick you up from any of the resort/jetty, just need to get the reception to inform about the date and time of departure.
Available from 8am-4pm with appx. every hour of interval. during the busy season, the schedules may be extended from 7am-5pm.
8am, 10am*, 12pm and 4pm
*for 10am departure, do check again with the reception during your stay
Ranging between MYR500-800/way/boat with capacity of 12passengers
Via Land
Train, buses or chartered cars are available from most city to arrive Kuala besut jetty,
BUS:
*Buses stop at Kuala Besut Bus Terminal, with only about 10mins walking distance to the jetty.
Train
*Train destination is Tanah Merah or Wakaf Bharu.
The resort
Perhentian island divers is an attached dive centre to the Perhentian island resort, located at teluk pauh beach, the northern part of the island
Room
The beautiful wooden chalet that located close to the beautiful beach. Choose from Premier, superior, or deluxe.
Dining
Restaurant serving local, asian and western food, buffet are also available for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Along the main restaurant, a beach kiosk that operating from 10am-6pm serve drinks & snacks.
Other facilities
Scuba diving(perhentian island divers), snorkelling, kayaking, island hoping, private beach tour, boat charter, convenient shop, swimming pool, beach towel, beach chair.
Take note
Perhentian is located on the east coast that facing the monsoon from november-feb. The operational period is Mar-Oct every year.
Perhentian island season
| Month | Remarks | Public Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| JAN | Fully closed | Closed |
| FEB | Few resorts resume operation on the second week | Closed |
| MAC | Mostly open | N/A |
| APR | All resume operation | N/A |
| MAY | Peak season especially Labour day and Vesak day | YES |
| JUNE | Peak season especially the King birthday | YES |
| JULY | Super peak | N/A |
| AUG | the most peak season | YES |
| SEPT | low season except for Malaysian day | N/A |
| OCT | some of operators closing down on the second week | N/A |
| NOV | fully closed due to monsoon season | N/A |
| DEC | fully closed | N/A |
Climate
Tropical hot with high humidity, temperature ranging between 24-31 degree Celsius
Clothing
No dress restriction, best to dress modestly according to the weather
Bank/ATM
No ATM or bank available in the island. Bring some cash. Credit card is widely accepted, but not fully
Power
The connection is 22v, 50cycles using three rectangular prongs similar to UK, most resort/shop provide 24hours electricity
Health and medical service
There is only one clinic available in the island. Resort, dive centres have their own first aid kits, O2 tank for emergency use
Currency
Malaysian Ringgit (MYR/RM), there is no money changer in the island, some operator exchanged foreign currency, but at the really high fees
