Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Kuala Besut travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kuala Besut

With a population of 2,400, Kuala Besut is a must-see destination in Terengganu, Malaysia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kuala Besut has to offer.

When to visit Kuala Besut

Kuala Besut in May
Estimated hotel price
$36
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kuala Besut in May
Estimated hotel price
$36
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kuala Besut

Plane

Although Kuala Besut doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa (KBR), which is located 29 miles from Kuala Besut. The shortest flight to Kuala Besut from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 33h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Kuala Besut is to pick up a car hire from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 195 miles from Kuala Besut. You’ll find branches of Paradise and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Kuala Lumpur.

Plane

Although Kuala Besut doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa (KBR), which is located 29 miles from Kuala Besut. The shortest flight to Kuala Besut from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 33h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Kuala Besut is to pick up a car hire from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 195 miles from Kuala Besut. You’ll find branches of Paradise and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Kuala Lumpur.

Airports near Kuala Besut

TGGKuala Terengganu Sultan Mahmood
KBRKota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa

Airlines serving Kuala Besut

Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,564 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,464 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (857 reviews)
Garuda Indonesia
Excellent (72 reviews)
Batik Air
Okay (72 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (206 reviews)
Oman Air
Excellent (91 reviews)
Air Mauritius
Good (20 reviews)
Royal Brunei Airlines
Okay (7 reviews)
Firefly
Good (31 reviews)
MAI
Excellent (5 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kuala Besut

Average rates range from around $87 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $27 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kuala Besut

Hiring a car in Kuala Besut

Expect to pay $0.71 per litre in Kuala Besut (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $8.45 and $11.26. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kuala Besut, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $0.71 per litre in Kuala Besut (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $8.45 and $11.26. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kuala Besut, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

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