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How to get there
Where to stay
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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 June
Estimated hotel price
₹ 2056
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alor Setar in June
Estimated hotel price
₹ 2056
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 24h 15m.

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 Anytime Holiday and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Langkawi.

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 24h 15m.

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 Anytime Holiday and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Langkawi.

Airports near Alor Setar

LGKLangkawi
AORAlor Setar
PENPenang Intl

Airlines serving Alor Setar

Lufthansa
Good (8,279 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,592 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,108 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,457 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (983 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,709 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,681 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,388 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,549 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,785 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,522 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,044 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (319 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (681 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,096 reviews)
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Where to stay in Alor Setar

Average rates range from around ₹ 2,705 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 3,250 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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Fuller Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 2,467+
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Rainbow Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 1,518+
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The Jerai Hotel Alor Star
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,511+
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Hiring a car in Alor Setar

Expect to pay ₹ 108 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 ₹ 1,298 and ₹ 1,731.

Expect to pay ₹ 108 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 ₹ 1,298 and ₹ 1,731.