Introduction
When to visit
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.

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When to visit Sungai Petani

Sungai Petani in September
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1563
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sungai Petani in September
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1563
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 9h 40m.

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 R&R Rent A Car, among others, in Kuala Lumpur.

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 9h 40m.

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 R&R Rent A Car, among others, in Kuala Lumpur.

Airports near Sungai Petani

IPHIpoh
LGKLangkawi
PENPenang Intl

Airlines serving Sungai Petani

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 Sungai Petani

From 5-star hotels such as the Swiss Avenue Hotel to great affordable options like the Hotel Seri Malaysia Sungai Petani, Sungai Petani offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 3,606 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 3,986 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
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,986+
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Park Avenue Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,606+
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Cinta Sayang Resort
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
₹ 3,037+
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Hiring a car in Sungai Petani

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

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