How to find cheap flights to Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR)
$2,891 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Sultan Abdul Halim Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to AOR, the lowest fare is $859.
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The earlier you book, the better. You might even be able to score some amazing early bird deals on tickets to Alor Setar, where Sultan Abdul Halim Airport is located.
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If you aren't in a hurry to get to Alor Setar, consider making a pit stop along the way. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Sultan Abdul Halim Airport if you book a flight with a stop or two.
Best time to go to Alor Setar
May is typically the cheapest month to board a flight to Alor Setar.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if you have flexible travel dates. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to AOR that suits your itinerary and budget.
If you'd like to experience Alor Setar at its busiest, lock in your flights to AOR for May. Being on holiday during high seasons often means more to do and see than at other times.
Travel in March if you prefer to travel with fewer crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Alor Setar are often more affordable.
The weather can make or break your holiday, so consider the type of conditions you prefer to travel in. Alor Setar is warmest in March, averaging between 23ºC and 35ºC.
January has the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 21ºC to 32ºC.
With six days of rain on average, February is the driest month in Alor Setar.
It's rainiest in November, which gets around 23 days of wet weather.
Flying to Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Sultan Abdul Halim Airport, these airlines make travelling to Alor Setar easy:
Consider booking your AOR plane ticket with Malaysia Airlines. It's the leader in on-time performance, with up to 68% of flights to this hub arriving when expected.
Your flight will touch down in the UTC+8 timezone at AOR.
Whether you're coming in late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near Sultan Abdul Halim Airport. Kick back at one of these after your flight to AOR:
Sultan Abdul Halim Airport has an on-time rating of 62%, which is based on the arrival performance of departing flights. This can be handy to know if you're catching a tight connecting flight or have to be somewhere shortly after landing.
Getting to central Alor Setar from Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR)
AOR is located about 13 kilometres from central Alor Setar.
You'll reach the centre in around 20 minutes if you're taking a taxi or a ride-share after your flight to AOR.
Hop on public transport and you'll be there in roughly 35 minutes.
Alor Setar is packed with options for a great night's sleep. Here's a lineup of comfy hotels to keep in mind for your visit:
Alor Setar highlights
These top sights have to be on your must-do list after stepping off your flight to Alor Setar:
Gunung Keriang: An ideal place to kick off your sightseeing, this landmark is located around 8 kilometres northwest of the city centre.
Kedah Paddy Museum: Take a tour of this landmark next. Around 8 kilometres northwest of the city centre, it's well worth visiting for the full Alor Setar experience.
How to get to George Town from Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR)
Going to the nearby city of George Town? It's about 129 kilometres from AOR. It'll take you around 1 hour 35 minutes to get there by taxi or ride-share.
Travelling from Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR) to Sungai Petani
Sungai Petani is around 64 kilometres from Sultan Abdul Halim Airport. If that's one of your stops, the trip by public transport takes about 2 hours 40 minutes.
The drive time to Sungai Petani is roughly 1 hour.
Explore more of Malaysia
There's loads more to see and do in Malaysia, starting with Kota Bharu. Istana Negeri Kelantan, Museum Of Islamic Culture and Siti Khadijah Market are must-visits in this city, which is around 209 kilometres east of Alor Setar.
Ipoh is another popular destination in Malaysia and is roughly 193 kilometres southeast of Alor Setar. Zero in on some of the best places like Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple and Zen Gardens, Ipoh Railway Station and Lost World of Tambun. Ipoh Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH) is the main hub serving this city.
Let your travels lead you to George Town, which is roughly 88 kilometres south of Alor Setar. Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site, Street Art by Ernest Zacharevic - "Boy on Motorbike" and Rainbow Skywalk are reasons to go. You can get to this city by catching a flight to Penang International Airport (PEN).
