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How to get fromGeorge Town to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR)by plane, car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from George Town to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) by plane, car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane PEN - KBR
    2h 57m
    RM 253–604

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR)car car
    5h 4m
    RM 57–82

  3. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Butterworth to Bus Terminal Kota Bharubus bus Butterworth
    8h 36m
    RM 90–140

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong to Terminal Kota Bharubus bus
    9h 16m
    RM 101–153

  5. Car ferry, bus via Kuala Besut

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Butterworth to Kuala Besut Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kuala Besut Jetty to Kota Bharu Airportbus bus
    10h 37m
    RM 82–142

  6. Drive 344.1 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR)car car 344.1 km
    4h 56m
    RM 58–84

George Town to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) by car ferry, bus, and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration10h 37mAverage Duration
TicketRM 82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 271.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR), Malaysia?

Firefly flies from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) once daily. Alternatively, Ekspres Mutiara operates a bus from Sungai Nibong to Terminal Kota Bharu twice daily. Tickets cost RM 75–120 and the journey takes 7h 16m.

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