PULAUMY

Guide No. 03 · Getting there

Route · Pulau Redang

How to get to Pulau Redang

Take a speedboat from Merang jetty, 45 to 60 minutes. Merang is about 30 to 60 minutes by road from Kuala Terengganu.

I

The journey

  1. Kuala LumpurFly KLIA or Subang to Kuala Terengganu, about 1 h. Bus 6–7 h, RM43–73.
  2. Kuala Terengganu airportTaxi about RM60, or the shared van RM25. 30–60 min.
  3. Merang jettySpeedboat 45–60 min, about RM60 one way. Pay the RM30 charge here.
  4. Pulau RedangVillage jetty, or your resort’s own landing.

From Kuala Lumpur, allow most of a day. Facts checked 20 October 2026 against operators.

II

Ways across

FromModeTimeFare
Merang jettyUsual route, most resortsSpeedboat45–60 minRM60
TTI jetty, Kuala TerengganuLaguna Redang, Redang Beach ResortFerry1 h 45 min–2 h–
Subang SkyParkBerjaya Air to Redang AirportFlight1 h 10 min–

Fares are one way for an adult. A dash means the operator does not publish a fare; ask them. Most resort packages include the boat. Shahbandar jetty in Kuala Terengganu town has been closed since storm damage in 2022.

III

Public boats

Public boats from Merang (Vigourmarine), daily in season
Merang to Redang
  • 08:00
  • 09:30
  • 10:30
  • 13:00
  • 15:00
Redang to Merang
  • 09:00
  • 11:00
  • 13:00
  • 16:00

Sailings depend on sea and weather. Collect your boarding pass at least 90 minutes before departure.

IV

Step by step

  1. Get to Kuala Terengganu

    Fly from KLIA (Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, Firefly) or Subang (Firefly) to Sultan Mahmud Airport, about an hour. Buses from TBS in Kuala Lumpur take 6 to 7 hours. Driving is about 450 km on the Karak and East Coast expressways.

    Bus RM43–73 · drive 5–6 h

  2. Get to Merang jetty

    Merang is in Setiu, north of Kuala Terengganu. A taxi from the airport costs about RM60. The boat operator’s shared van leaves the airport at 10:00, 12:00 and 14:00. Do not confuse Merang with Marang, the jetty for Pulau Kapas.

    30–60 min · van RM25 per person · parking RM10 a day

  3. Pay the fees and check in

    Pay the marine park conservation charge at the jetty counter; it is not in the boat fare. Collect your boarding pass at least 90 minutes before departure.

    Conservation charge RM30, MyKad holders RM5

  4. Cross to Redang

    Public boats land at the village jetty, where resorts collect you. Resort boats may go straight to the resort. Sailings depend on sea and weather.

    45–60 min

V

Questions

How long is the boat from Merang to Redang?

45 minutes to an hour by speedboat. The ferry from TTI jetty in Kuala Terengganu takes about 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours.

Can I go to Redang without a package?

Yes. Book a room only, buy a public boat ticket at Merang (about RM60 one way) and pay the conservation charge yourself. Most resorts still sell packages that include the boat and meals.

Is there a boat to Redang in the monsoon?

Barely. Most public boats and resorts stop from November to February. The Taaras stays open and runs one boat a day, leaving Merang at 11:00. Berjaya Air also flies to Redang Airport.

Which jetty should I use?

The one your resort uses. Merang serves most resorts. Laguna Redang and Redang Beach Resort ferries leave from TTI jetty in Kuala Terengganu. Shahbandar jetty is closed.

NextWhere to stay on Pulau Redang