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

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

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  1. Fly Dubai International Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane DXB - 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
    16h 7m
    RM 1,071–3,073

  2. Fly Dubai International Airport to Penang International Airport, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane DXB - PEN
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong to Pasir Putehbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Besut Jetty to Pulau Perhentian Portferry ferry
    18h 45m
    RM 1,002–2,610

  3. Fly Sharjah International Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane SHJ - 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
    17h 48m
    RM 1,090–2,500

Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration11h 28mAverage Duration
TicketRM 1,094Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,519.9 km
  • Duration: 16h 7m

What companies run services between Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Pulau Perhentian (Island), Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Dubai to Pulau Perhentian (Island). However, you can take the subway to Airport Terminal 3 Metro Station 1, walk to Dubai International Airport (DXB) 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 subway to Airport Terminal 3 Metro Station 1, walk to Dubai International Airport (DXB) airport, fly to Penang International Airport (PEN), walk to Penang Airport, take the line 102 bus to Terminal Sungai Nibong, walk to Sungai Nibong, take the bus to Pasir Puteh, take the taxi to Kuala Besut Jetty, then take the ferry to Pulau Perhentian Port.

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