Why go
- Islands in Besut, Terengganu, Malaysia.
- Served by Gong Kedak Airport.
History
The Perhentian Islands are a group of islands off the coast of Besut District, Terengganu, Malaysia.
Restaurants & places to go
Breakfast, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:30-10:30 · marriott.com
Seafood, Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00 · marriott.com
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-22:00
Malaysian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-16:00, 18:00-22:00
Western, Malaysian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:30-16:00, 18:30-22:30
Barbecue, American, Asian, Indian, Local, Malaysian, Thai, Fish And Chips, Friture, Seafood, Steak House, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options
Breakfast, Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: vegetarian options
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Malaysian, Restaurant · Malaysian restaurant
Cafe · Opening hours: Apr-Sep Features: vegan options
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Airports
LTS Pulau Redang Airport (RDN) 32 km to the centre
Redang, 11, MY — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor. ✈ 1 airline (Berjaya Air) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Kuala Lumpur, Singapore (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations
- Berjaya Air J8 (DH7) · 2 routes: Kuala Lumpur, Singapore
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Gong Kedak Airport 32 km to the centre
03, MY
Getting there by ferry
Lang Tengah Island Jetty
Ferry terminal · 19 km from the centre
Lang Tengah Island (Sari Pacifica Jetty)
Ferry terminal · 19 km from the centre
Kuala Besut - Perhentians
Ferry route
Where to stay
WP7F+V5, Pulau Perhentian Kecil, Besut, Terengganu, Malaysia · amandanlaut.top
Petani Beach, Perhentian Island Kecil, 22300 Besut, Terengganu, Malaysia · alunanresort.com
141, Jln Besar, Pulau Perhentian Besar, 22300 Besut, Terengganu, Malaysia · beachboxperhentian.com
Pulau Perhentian Kecil, 22300 Besut, Terengganu, Malaysia · buburesort.com
Perhentian Island (Small, Coral Bay/Long Beach, 420, 22300 Besut, Terengganu, Malaysia · dnamieglamping.com
Long beach, Pulau Perhentian Kecil, 22300 Besut, Terengganu, Malaysia · seahorsediver.com
Tuna Bay Resorts Kampung Pulau Perhentian, Kuala, 22300 Besut, Terengganu, Malaysia · tunabay.com.my
406, Coral Bay, Pulau Perhentian Kecil, 22300 Besut, Terengganu, Malaysia · ombak.my
Long Beach, Pulau Perhentian Kecil, 22300 Besut, Terengganu, Malaysia · mimpiperhentian.com
Kg Nelayan, Pulau Perhentian Kecil, 22300 Besut, Terengganu, Malaysia · booking.com
Long Beach, Kampung Pasir Panjang, 22300, Terengganu, Malaysia · harrera.com
Pulau Perhentian Besar, Besut, Terengganu, Malaysia · perhentianislandresort.my
The Barat Perhentian, Lot 136, Pulau Perhentian Besar, 22300 Besut, Terengganu, Malaysia · baratperhentian.com
Lot 78, Petani Beach, Pulau Perhentian Kecil, 22300 Besut, Terengganu, Malaysia · sites.google.com
181, 22300 Kuala Besut, Terengganu, Malaysia · arwanaresort.com
Pulau Perhentian Besar, Terengganu, Malaysia · florabayresort.com
Coral Bay, Pulau Perhentian Kecil, 22300 Besut, Terengganu, Malaysia · senjabay.com
No 47, Kampung Pulau Perhentian, 22300 Perhentian Island, Malaysia · anisviewperhentian.top
Long Beach, Pulau Perhentian Kecil, 22300 Kuala Besut, Terengganu, Malaysia · web.facebook.com
Long beach, Pulau Perhentian Kecil, 22300 Besut, Terengganu, Malaysia · perhentiantivoliinn.top
Pasir panjang, Pulau Perhentian Kecil, 22300, Terengganu, Malaysia · oceanboysinn.top
Pulau Perhentian Kecil, 22300 Besut, Terengganu, Malaysia · marriott.com
Daerah Besut, Pulau Perhentian Besar, 22300 Teluk Pauh, Malaysia · coralviewislandresort.com.my
Lot 42, Pasir Panjang, Pulau Perhentian Kecil, 22300 Besut, Terengganu, Malaysia · drockgardenresort.top
PERHENTIAN ISLAND, LOT 558, KAMPUNG PULAU PERHENTIAN, Pulau Perhentian Kecil, 22300 Besut, Terengganu, Malaysia
Kampung Nelayan Perhentian, 22300, Terengganu, Malaysia
VPWH+JP, Unnamed Road, Pulau Perhentian Kecil, Besut, Terengganu, Malaysia
Pulau Perhentian Kecil, Terengganu, Malaysia
Coral Bay, Pulau Perhentian Kecil, 22300 Besut, Terengganu, Malaysia
South China Sea, Malaysia
Pulau Perhentian Kecil, Besut, Terengganu, Malaysia · nemochaletperhentian.top
Lot 67 Pasir karang, Pulau Perhentian Kecil, 22300 Kuala besut, Terengganu, Malaysia · perhentianchomelchalet.top
Pulau Perhentian Kecil, Besut, Terengganu, Malaysia
Indoor
No. 176, Pantai Teluk Dalam, Pulau Perhentian Besar, 22300 Besut, Terengganu, Malaysia · facebook.com
Jalan Pantai Teluk Dalam, Pulau Perhentian Besar, Kuala Besut, Terengganu, Pulau Perhentian Besar, Kuala Besut, Terengganu, Malaysia · samudrabeachchalet.com
87, Pulau perhentian, Pulau Perhentian Kecil, 22300 Besut, Terengganu, Malaysia · booking.com
No.9, Kampung Pulau Perhentian, Pulau Perhentian Kecil, 22300 Besut, Terengganu, Malaysia
LOT 140, Pulau Perhentian Besar, 22300 Besut, Terengganu, Malaysia
Indoor
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Gong Kedak Airport. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Lang Tengah Island Jetty, 19 km); routes include Kuala Besut - Perhentians.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Perhentian Islands. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail