How to get to Perhentian Island / cara ke Pulau Perhentian

Getting There : 
 
Getting to Kuala Besut
The program starts from Jetty Kuala Besut.  Malaysia has an excellent transport infrastructure which supplies the Perhentian Islands very well.  Most tourists visiting the northeast coast of Malaysia go to the Perhentian Islands and if you ask directions you will get help!  Volunteers are met at the start of the program at the Jetty in Kuala Besut which is the main gateway to the Perhentian Islands and is easy to get to from any city in Malaysia or from Thailand.

By Plane
The nearest airport is Kota Bharu International airport (KBR).  There are daily flights from Kuala Lumpur through carriers such as Malaysian Airlines and Air Asia.

Air Asia – www.airasia.com
Flies from LCCT (KUL) Kuala Lumpur
Flight AK6320 departs 0730 lands 0825
PLEASE NOTE you need to add your baggage to the cost - costing
15kg RM5 (one way)
20kg RM43 (one way)
25kg RM80 (one way)

Malaysia Airlines – www.malaysiaairlines.com
Flies from KL international airport (KLIA)
Flight number MH1388 departs 1010 lands 1105
Baggage allowance is 20kg
When you arrive in kota Bharu airport you can take a taxi to Kuala Besut which costs around RM50 for a car which can take 4 people and takes roughly 1 hour. 

By bus
There are two bus companies that stop at Kuala Besut from Kuala Lumpur - they are Mahligai Ekspress and Mutiara Ekspress. Both providers cost just below RM45 one way.  Buses normally travel overnight and from Kuala Lumpur take between 8 to 10 hours depending on the road conditions.  They both leave from Kuala Lumpur departing from Putra Station which is opposite the PWTC LRT stop.  Both companies have services at the same times departing – 2000, 2100, 2130 and 2200 daily.
You will need to buy the bus tickets by visiting the bus terminal and we recommend you buy them at least 2 days in advance and around national celebrations at least 1 month in advance.

By Train
The nearest train station to Kuala Besut is Tanah Merah and can be reached from Thailand or Kuala Lumpur.  From Tanah Merah you will need to take a taxi to Kuala Besut costing RM50.