Alor Setar Tower
A telecommunications tower with an observation deck overlooking the city and surrounding paddy fields.
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Airport · Alor Setar, Malaysia
Sultan Abdul Halim Airport AOR
8 km from central Alor Setar. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 8 km
- terminals
- 1
- local time
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- IATA · ICAO
- AOR · WMKA
About the airport
Sultan Abdul Halim Airport is the main airport serving Alor Setar. It handles domestic flights, with some international routes, connecting the area with Kuala Lumpur and other major cities.
Terminals
A single passenger terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building, and a handful of shops and places to eat. It handles mainly domestic flights, with some international routes.
Services
The airport offers basic services: cafés, travel shops, information and airline desks. Taxis and shuttles provide quick connections to the centre of Alor Setar.
Getting to the city
Taxi
Fixed-fare taxi coupons are sold inside the terminal, or ride-hailing apps such as Grab can be used outside; agree the fare in advance if not metered.
Bus
A bus or shuttle connects the airport with the centre of Alor Setar, timed around flights.
Airport map
Terminal
A single passenger terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building, and a handful of shops and places to eat. It handles mainly domestic flights, with some international routes.
Alor Setar
Things to do in Alor Setar
Alor Setar, in Malaysia's rice-growing north, is the capital of Kedah state.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the airport from central Alor Setar?
Sultan Abdul Halim Airport airport is about 8 km from central Alor Setar.
How do I get from the airport to central Alor Setar?
From Sultan Abdul Halim Airport airport you can take Taxi and Bus. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Sultan Abdul Halim Airport airport have?
Sultan Abdul Halim Airport has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Alor Setar?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- The airport terminal: Marufish from Alor Setar, Malaysia, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Alor Setar Tower: Marufish, cmglee, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons