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How to get fromColombo to Pulau Perhentian (Island)by plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Pulau Perhentian (Island) by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Sultan Ismail Petra, bus, ferry

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    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane CMB - KBR
    2. Take the bus from Kota Bharu Airport to Kuala Besut Jettybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Besut Jetty to Pulau Perhentian Portferry ferry
    9h 51m
    RM 1,025–2,895

  2. Fly to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA)plane plane CMB - KUA
    2. Take the bus from Kuantan to Jertehbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Besut Jetty to Pulau Perhentian Portferry ferry
    13h 1m
    RM 1,238–3,535

  3. Fly to Sultan Mahmud Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG)plane plane CMB - TGG
    2. Take the bus from Kuala Terengganu to Jerteh, Terengganubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Besut Jetty to Pulau Perhentian Portferry ferry
    13h 39m
    RM 1,356–3,195

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration7h 57mAverage Duration
TicketRM 876Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,598.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 51m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Pulau Perhentian (Island), Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Pulau Perhentian (Island). However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR), walk to Kota Bharu Airport, take the bus to Kuala Besut Jetty, walk to Kuala Besut Jetty, then take the ferry to Pulau Perhentian Port. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA), take the taxi to Kuantan, take the bus to Jerteh, take the taxi to Kuala Besut Jetty, then take the ferry to Pulau Perhentian Port.

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