Just 500 km northeast of Malaysia's capital, Kuala Lumpar, Kuala Terengganu is Malaysia's largest city. Surrounded by the South China Sea, it is an exotic tropical vacation spot in Southeast Asia. Some places of interest that travelers should tour include Chinatown, the Central Market of Pasar Payang, the Sultan's Palace, the State Museum, and the Pulau Duyong for its delectable local cuisine and snacks. Most of all, you should not miss Malaysia's first and most legendary floating State Mosque (the Tengku Tengah Zaharah Mosque) and the Masjid Kristal in Pulau Wan Man. Do not forget enjoy the tropical weather climate and beauty around you.

No direct flights are available from the United States into Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia, but its premier airline, Malaysia Airlines, offers a stopover flight from Los Angeles to Kuala Lumpar, which conveniently connects to Kuala Terengganu. Alternatively, fly direct to Singapore via many of the international airlines it services before transferring to a Malaysian domestic airline. In order to get cheap flights, try booking your hotel and flight together. You will be surprised how much you can save with these package deals.

Airports Serving Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia

Located 15 kilometers away from town, the Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) handles mostly regional and domestic flights. It sees nearly 500,000 passengers and over 10,000 aircraft movements annually. Also, the airport and the city are connected to other towns via a wide network of roads, public transport, and ferries along the Terengganu River, making it very accessible.