Alor Setar travel guide

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You're Going to Love Alor Setar

With a population of 217,368, Alor Setar is a must-see destination in Kedah, Malaysia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Alor Setar to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Alor Setar

Alor Setar in August
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1189
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alor Setar in August
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1189
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Alor Setar in April, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 33 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 21 °C, with an average temperature of 26 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 320 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Alor Setar, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.

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How to Get to Alor Setar

Plane

When flying to Alor Setar, you’ll arrive at Alor Setar (AOR), which is located 9 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Alor Setar from India departs from Chennai and takes around 11h 35m.

Train

The train station in Alor Setar is called Alor Setar Alor Setar Railway Station, and is located 1.4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Alor Setar is to pick up a car hire from Langkawi, which is about 69 km from Alor Setar. You’ll find branches of Samavestour and Merge Car Rental, among others, in Langkawi.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Alor Setar Alor Setar, Hentian Bas Pekan Rabu, located 0.9 km from the city centre of Alor Setar. Alor Setar Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana is also a commonly used station, and is 2.5 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Alor Setar, you’ll arrive at Alor Setar (AOR), which is located 9 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Alor Setar from India departs from Chennai and takes around 11h 35m.

Train

The train station in Alor Setar is called Alor Setar Alor Setar Railway Station, and is located 1.4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Alor Setar is to pick up a car hire from Langkawi, which is about 69 km from Alor Setar. You’ll find branches of Samavestour and Merge Car Rental, among others, in Langkawi.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Alor Setar Alor Setar, Hentian Bas Pekan Rabu, located 0.9 km from the city centre of Alor Setar. Alor Setar Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana is also a commonly used station, and is 2.5 km from the city centre.

Airports near Alor Setar

Airlines serving Alor Setar

Lufthansa
Good (4,607 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,928 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,718 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,511 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (487 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,609 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (180 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (957 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (214 reviews)
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Where to stay in Alor Setar

Average rates range from around ₹ 2,263 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 2,209 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Alor Setar

Most booked hotels in Alor Setar

Rainbow Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
₹ 2,179+
Grand Alora Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
₹ 3,355+

Hiring a car in Alor Setar

Expect to pay ₹ 36 per litre in Alor Setar (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 430 and ₹ 574.

Expect to pay ₹ 36 per litre in Alor Setar (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 430 and ₹ 574.