Kuantan: Getting there

Located about 259 east of Kuala Lumpur, Kuantan is a gateway to a more peaceful and relaxing atmosphere that is conveniently accessible by plane, bus and car.

By air
Kuantan has a small airport, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA) that services a few daily flights to Kuala Lumpur, taking 40 minutes. There is also a single weekly flight to Kuala Terengganu. If you want to arrive to Kuantan by air from other countries, you have to fly to Kaula Lumpur first and get a shuttle service to Kuantan on Malaysian Airlines, which operates flights between Kuala Lumpur and Kuantan four times a day.

By bus
Taking a bus from Kuala Lumpur is also another good option to travel to Kuantan. The journey takes about three hours excluding stops. Transnasional Coach Services is one of the most reliable coach companies, operating buses between major cities in Malaysia and Kuantan. All buses stop at Kuantan Bus Terminal in the city centre. From there, you can either walk or take a taxi to your hotel.

Driving to Kuantan from Kuala Lumpur is very easy through the Karak Highway and East Coast Expressway which were opened in 2004. The journey usually takes about two and a half to three hours with a driving distance of 250 kms. The East Coast Expressway is also equipped with toilets, sundry shops and food stalls so that tourists can stop by at their own convenience.

Travelling around in the city of Kuantan can be done simply by walking. Getting a ride on a trishaw is also a fun and entertaining way to observe the city in an old-school style.