Airport
Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG)
Sultan Mahmud Airport is the main gateway to Kuala Terengganu and the east coast of Terengganu, including popular islands such as Redang and the Perhentian Islands. Compare transfer options to the city centre, Merang Jetty and nearby coastal destinations, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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About Sultan Mahmud Airport
Sultan Mahmud Airport is the main airport serving Kuala Terengganu, the state capital of Terengganu on Malaysia's east coast. Named after Sultan Mahmud Al-Muktafi Billah Shah, it connects the region to domestic destinations and acts as a gateway for travellers heading to nearby islands and coastal areas.
Located approximately 7 km north of central Kuala Terengganu, the airport has a single passenger terminal that was upgraded as part of a modernization project approved in 2008. The terminal is designed to handle up to 2 million passengers per year and handles regular flights to and from Kuala Lumpur.
The airport is reached by taxi, ride-hailing services, private transfers, rental cars and limited bus connections, making it relatively easy to continue to the city centre, Merang Jetty and other parts of Terengganu.
With practical passenger facilities, parking and onward travel options, the airport serves both leisure and business travellers visiting Kuala Terengganu and the east coast.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Sultan Mahmud Airport operates a single passenger terminal with arrivals on the ground floor and departures on the upper level. The terminal primarily handles domestic flights to and from Kuala Lumpur, with no scheduled international services at present.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Sultan Mahmud Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Sultan Mahmud Airport to hotels, city destinations, Merang Jetty and other locations across Kuala Terengganu.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business meetings, events or journeys around Kuala Terengganu.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Sultan Mahmud Airport for independent travel around Kuala Terengganu and onward journeys to Terengganu's coast and islands.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Sultan Mahmud Airport, hotels, event venues and nearby coastal destinations.
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