Sungai Petani travel guide

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With a population of 228 843, Sungai Petani is the largest city in Kedah, Malaysia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Sungai Petani to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Sungai Petani

Sungai Petani in October
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1149
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sungai Petani in October
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1149
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Sungai Petani

Plane

Although Sungai Petani doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Penang Intl (PEN), which is located 45 km from Sungai Petani. The shortest flight to Sungai Petani from India departs from Chennai and takes around 7h 45m.

Train

The train station in Sungai Petani is called Sungai Petani Sungai Petani Railway Station, and is located 0.5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sungai Petani is to pick up a car hire from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 308 km from Sungai Petani. You’ll find branches of Paradise and Hawk, among others, in Kuala Lumpur.

Bus

Sungai Petani’s bus station is located 18 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Sungai Petani doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Penang Intl (PEN), which is located 45 km from Sungai Petani. The shortest flight to Sungai Petani from India departs from Chennai and takes around 7h 45m.

Train

The train station in Sungai Petani is called Sungai Petani Sungai Petani Railway Station, and is located 0.5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sungai Petani is to pick up a car hire from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 308 km from Sungai Petani. You’ll find branches of Paradise and Hawk, among others, in Kuala Lumpur.

Bus

Sungai Petani’s bus station is located 18 km from the city centre.

Airports near Sungai Petani

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Airlines serving Sungai Petani

Lufthansa
Good (4,606 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,927 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,711 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,504 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (486 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,608 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (180 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (957 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (28 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sungai Petani

Average rates range from around ₹ 2,196 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 2,417 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sungai Petani

Most booked hotels in Sungai Petani

Purest Hotel Sungai Petani
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,584+
Swiss Avenue Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,052+
T+ Hotel Sungai Petani
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
₹ 2,324+
Cinta Sayang Resort
4 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
₹ 2,167+

Hiring a car in Sungai Petani

Expect to pay ₹ 36 per litre in Sungai Petani (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 Sungai Petani (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.