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Alor Setar travel guide

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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.

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When to visit Alor Setar

Alor Setar in August
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1269
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alor Setar in August
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1269
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 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Alor Setar from India departs from Chennai and takes around 23h 50m.

Train

The train station in Alor Setar is called Alor Setar Alor Setar Railway Station, and is located 0.8 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Alor Setar is to pick up a car hire from Langkawi, which is about 43 miles from Alor Setar. You’ll find branches of Anytime Holiday and Pic A Place, among others, in Langkawi.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Alor Setar Alor Setar, Hentian Bas Pekan Rabu, located 0.6 miles from the city centre of Alor Setar. Alor Setar Shahab Perdana Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 1.4 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Alor Setar, you’ll arrive at Alor Setar (AOR), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Alor Setar from India departs from Chennai and takes around 23h 50m.

Train

The train station in Alor Setar is called Alor Setar Alor Setar Railway Station, and is located 0.8 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Alor Setar is to pick up a car hire from Langkawi, which is about 43 miles from Alor Setar. You’ll find branches of Anytime Holiday and Pic A Place, among others, in Langkawi.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Alor Setar Alor Setar, Hentian Bas Pekan Rabu, located 0.6 miles from the city centre of Alor Setar. Alor Setar Shahab Perdana Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 1.4 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Alor Setar

LGKLangkawi
AORAlor Setar
PENPenang Intl

Airlines serving Alor Setar

Lufthansa
Good (7,072 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,344 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,890 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,947 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,800 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,732 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (790 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,230 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,571 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,343 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,052 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,279 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,206 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,294 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (865 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,926 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (255 reviews)
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Where to stay in Alor Setar

Average rates range from around ₹ 2,413 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 1,995 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Alor Setar

Most booked hotels in Alor Setar

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Rainbow Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
₹ 1,282+
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Grand Alora Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
₹ 3,933+
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Hiring a car in Alor Setar

Expect to pay ₹ 41 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 ₹ 492 and ₹ 657.

Expect to pay ₹ 41 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 ₹ 492 and ₹ 657.

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