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Pangkor Island

Pangkor Island is an island in Manjung District, Perak, Malaysia. It has a population of approximately 10,000.

Type IslandPopulation 10,000

Why go

  • Malaysian island.
  • Served by Sitiawan Airport (SWY).

History

Pangkor Island is an island in Manjung District, Perak, Malaysia. It has a population of approximately 10,000. Nearby islands include Pangkor Laut Island, Giam Island, Mentagor Island, Simpan Island, and Tukun Terindak Island. The major industries of the island are tourism and fishing.

Airports

Pulau Pangkor Airport (PKG) 2 km to the centre
Pangkor Island, 08, MY — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Sitiawan Airport (SWY) 16 km to the centre
Sitiawan, 08, MY — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Jendarata Airport 57 km to the centre
Jendarata, 08, MY
Outdoor
Ulu Bernam Airport 87 km to the centre
Ulu Bernam, 08, MY
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Sungai Pinang Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 1.8 km from the centre
Outdoor
Jetty Pangkor Island
Ferry terminal · 2.5 km from the centre
Outdoor
Pangkor Jetty
Ferry terminal · 2.5 km from the centre
Outdoor
Pangkor Island Jetty
Ferry terminal · 2.6 km from the centre
Outdoor
Teluk Dalam Jetty
Ferry terminal · 3 km from the centre
Outdoor
Marina Island
Ferry terminal · 4.9 km from the centre
Outdoor
Lumut - SPK - Pangkor
Ferry route
Outdoor
Pangkor Island Jetty - Marina Island
Ferry route
Outdoor
Lumut - Teluk Dalam
Ferry route
Outdoor
Lumut Jetty - Pangkor Island Jetty
Ferry route
Outdoor
Jeti Lumut - Jeti Awam Damar Laut
Ferry route
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Pangkor Island
Pangkor Island
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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 Sitiawan Airport (SWY); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Sungai Pinang Ferry Terminal, 1.8 km); routes include Lumut - SPK - Pangkor, Pangkor Island Jetty - Marina Island, Lumut - Teluk Dalam.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Pangkor Island. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

KTM Berhad
National rail