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How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

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When to visit Sungai Petani

Sungai Petani in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1396
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sungai Petani in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1396
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 Coimbatore and takes around 19h 15m.

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 Galaxy Asia Car Rental, 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 Coimbatore and takes around 19h 15m.

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 Galaxy Asia Car Rental, among others, in Kuala Lumpur.

Bus

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

Airports near Sungai Petani

LGKLangkawi
AORAlor Setar
PENPenang Intl

Airlines serving Sungai Petani

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (853 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sungai Petani

Average rates range from around ₹ 2,467 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 2,384 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sungai Petani

Most booked hotels in Sungai Petani

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Swiss Avenue Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,003+
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Purest Hotel Sungai Petani
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,280+
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T+ Hotel Sungai Petani
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 2,044+
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Cinta Sayang Resort
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
₹ 2,555+
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Hiring a car in Sungai Petani

Expect to pay ₹ 38 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 ₹ 460 and ₹ 613.

Expect to pay ₹ 38 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 ₹ 460 and ₹ 613.

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