BY AIR

Malaysia Airlines operates daily flights between the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and the Sultan Ahmad Shah Airport in Kuantan. The journey takes about 40 minutes.

BY ROAD

Kuantan is situated about 260 km from Kuala Lumpur and 325 km from Johor Bahru in the south of the peninsula. There is a good road link from Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Kota Bharu in Kelantan to Pahang. Kuantan is a 3 1/2-hour drive from Kuala Lumpur via the East Coast Highway. Express air-conditioned buses and taxis to Kuantan are available from the Puduraya Bus Terminal in Kuala Lumpur.

BY RAIL

Pahang is accessible through Mentakab and Kuala Lipis from Kuala Lumpur and Kota Bharu.

Tioman is accessible by boat from Tanjung Gemok in Pahang and Mersing in Johor. Journey time is approximately 1 1/2 hours. It can also be reached by a 4-1/2 hour ferry ride from the Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal in Singapore. Berjaya Air operates daily direct flights to Tioman from the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Kuala Lumpur, and Singapore. The journey takes about one hour from Kuala Lumpur and 40 minutes from Singapore.

Getting around Pahang will be interesting as the state offers views of unspoilt natural beauty and scenic coastlines. Due to the vast size of its land, visitors are advised to plan their trips to make the best of their excursions and avoid long drives. Buses and taxis are easily available from Kuantan to other parts of the city. The two main bus stations are located in Jalan Besar and Jalan Pasar. Alternatively, cars can be rented for self-drive holidays.