How to find cheap flights to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA)
Right now, $81 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to KUA for $117.
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Lock in a bargain on tickets to Kuantan, where Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport is located, by booking early. You're more likely to land a good deal and have a wider selection of flights and departure times.
Expand your search for cheap flights to Kuantan by selecting the 'Add nearby airports' filter. This will allow you to browse fares for all the nearest airports at your departure and destination points and could help keep costs down.
Search for plane tickets to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport that come with a stop. Taking the scenic route can be cheaper. After your results appear, select the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.
Best time to go to Kuantan
The cheapest month to board a flight to Kuantan is usually May.
Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to KUA that fits your budget and schedule.
If you'd love to experience Kuantan at its busiest, book your flights to KUA for September. Holidaying during peak periods typically means more to see and do compared to other times.
Travel in April if you prefer to travel with fewer crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Kuantan are usually less expensive.
With averages of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF), May is when Kuantan is at its warmest. Plan your visit around your preferred weather conditions to get the most out of your time here.
Ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF), February has the lowest temperatures.
February is your safest bet for clearer skies. With 11 days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Kuantan.
November brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around 26 days of rainfall if you're heading there then.
Travelling to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA): What you need to know
Skip the layovers and jump on a direct flight to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport. Malaysia Airlines and Scoot fly nonstop to Kuantan.
If you want to fly with the most punctual carrier, book your KUA plane ticket with Malaysia Airlines. Up to 50% of its flights into this hub arrive as scheduled.
On arrival at KUA, you'll be in the UTC+8 timezone.
Eager to get a good night's sleep after your flight to KUA? These hotels near Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport offer the ideal place to kick back and relax:
Start your Kuantan break sooner by picking up a car hire in KUA. Hertz, Merge Car Hire and Hawk are well-known names to choose from here.
Flights departing from Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport reach their destination as scheduled 74% of the time. This measure shows how the airport performs overall in terms of punctuality.
Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport is located in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia.
Getting to central Kuantan from Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA)
KUA is located about 19 kilometres from central Kuantan.
You'll get to the centre in around 25 minutes if you're catching a cab or a ride-share after your flight to KUA.
Expect the journey to take about 1 hour 40 minutes when using public transport.
A good hotel can make all the difference. Settle in at one of these guest-approved stays in Kuantan:
Kuantan highlights
Put these leading sights high on your must-see list after stepping off your flight to Kuantan:
Teluk Cempedak Beach: Delivering a strong first impression of all the city has to offer, this landmark is around 5 kilometres east of the centre.
Charlie's Beach and Island riverside Garden: Take some time out here while exploring Kuantan. You'll find this park roughly 3 kilometres south-east of the centre.
Masjid Sultan Ahmad Shah: Want more reasons to visit Kuantan? This landmark pulls in the crowds and is about 2 kilometres south of the city centre.
How to get to Cukai from Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA)
Going directly to Cukai? From KUA, it takes around 1 hour 15 minutes to drive there. The city is about 88 kilometres from the airport.
Travelling from Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA) to Pekan
Pekan is another city that's easy to get to from Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport. It's about 40 kilometres away.
Getting there by car will take you roughly 50 minutes.
Explore more of Malaysia
There's loads more of Malaysia waiting to be explored. About 290 kilometres north of Kuantan, take off to Kota Bharu. What not to miss? Start with Istana Negeri Kelantan, Museum Of Islamic Culture and Masjid Al Karomah.
Kuala Lumpur makes a great addition to your trip to Malaysia. You'll find it roughly 177 kilometres south-west of Kuantan. PETRONAS Tower 2, Petronas Twin Towers and Petronas Tower take photo point are major draws. The main airport serving this city is Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).
