
Airline | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Origin Airport | Destination Airport | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Malaysia Airlines | 14:40 | 15:50 | Alor Setar (AOR) | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | Book flight |
Malaysia Airlines | 15:35 | 16:45 | Alor Setar (AOR) | Kuala Lumpur / Subang (SZB) | Book flight |
Firefly | 15:35 | 16:45 | Alor Setar (AOR) | Kuala Lumpur / Subang (SZB) | Book flight |
AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) | 19:05 | 20:10 | Alor Setar (AOR) | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | Book flight |
Malaysia Airlines | 21:05 | 22:15 | Alor Setar (AOR) | Kuala Lumpur / Subang (SZB) | Book flight |
Firefly | 21:05 | 22:15 | Alor Setar (AOR) | Kuala Lumpur / Subang (SZB) | Book flight |
Airline | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Origin Airport | Destination Airport | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Malaysia Airlines | 13:05 | 14:05 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | Alor Setar (AOR) | Book flight |
Firefly | 13:50 | 15:05 | Kuala Lumpur / Subang (SZB) | Alor Setar (AOR) | Book flight |
Malaysia Airlines | 13:50 | 15:05 | Kuala Lumpur / Subang (SZB) | Alor Setar (AOR) | Book flight |
AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) | 17:35 | 18:40 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | Alor Setar (AOR) | Book flight |
Firefly | 19:20 | 20:35 | Kuala Lumpur / Subang (SZB) | Alor Setar (AOR) | Book flight |
Malaysia Airlines | 19:20 | 20:35 | Kuala Lumpur / Subang (SZB) | Alor Setar (AOR) | Book flight |
The airport is at Kepala Batas, about 15 km from central Alor Setar. A taxi ride into town usually takes around 15 minutes, depending on traffic.
Its IATA code is AOR and its ICAO code is WMKA. Many travellers simply call it Alor Setar Airport.
AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, and Firefly flies to Subang. Check the latest schedule, as frequencies can change.
There is one passenger terminal, opened in 2006. It is compact, with two aerobridges, so moving from check-in to the gate is quick.
Scheduled services from Alor Setar are mainly domestic. Most international trips connect through Kuala Lumpur, which is about an hour's flight away.
Taxis and e-hailing rides are the usual choice into Alor Setar. Anak Bukit railway station is only a few minutes away by car if you want to continue by train.
Yes. A hotel operated by Tabung Haji stands about 1 km from the terminal, which suits travellers with early or late flights.
Aim to arrive at least an hour before departure. The terminal is small and lines are usually short, but counters close at a fixed time before each flight.
Sultan Abdul Halim Airport, often called Alor Setar Airport, is the gateway to Kedah and neighbouring Perlis in northern Peninsular Malaysia. Its history as an airfield goes back to 1929. The current passenger terminal opened in 2006, and the runway was lengthened at the same time so it could take larger jets. Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad runs the airport, and the airfield is shared with a Royal Malaysian Air Force base.
You will find the airport at Kepala Batas, about 15 km north of Alor Setar city centre. By car or taxi the ride into town is short, often around 15 minutes when roads are clear.
This is a compact, easy-to-use building. It has two aerobridges, check-in counters for the main carriers, a small selection of food and drink outlets, and a prayer room. A hotel operated by Tabung Haji sits close to the terminal, which is handy for an early departure.
Most flights here are domestic and centre on the Klang Valley. Carriers serving the airport include AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines, both flying to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, and Firefly, which links Alor Setar with Subang. Flight time to Kuala Lumpur is roughly an hour, so many travellers use these services to connect onward to other cities and international routes. Schedules change over the year, so check the latest timetable before you plan.
Alor Setar is the royal capital of Kedah. The Alor Setar Tower, the Zahir Mosque and the old royal buildings near the city square are easy to reach. Kedah is known as the rice bowl of Malaysia, and the green paddy fields around the city are part of the appeal. Kuala Kedah, a short drive west, has ferries to Langkawi.
Because the terminal is small, check-in and security usually move quickly, but still aim to arrive at least an hour before a domestic flight. Food choices airside are limited, so eat before you go through. If you have a tight onward connection in Kuala Lumpur, leave a comfortable buffer.
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