How to travel from Bintulu to Pangkor Island, Malaysia
The distance between Bintulu and Pangkor Island is around 1,527km (949 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 20m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Bintulu to Pangkor Island by plane, bus and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Pangkor Island → Bintulu if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Bintulu (BTU) to Pangkor (PKG).
- Duration5h 20m
- Flight time5h 10m
- Typical costMYR 730($165)
Malaysia Airlines
+ 4 others3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Pontianak then Pasir Mas and then to Terminal Lumut then take a ferry to Sungai Pinang Ferry Terminal.
- Duration1 day 10h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costMYR 425($95)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bintulu and Pangkor Island
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bintulu to Pangkor Island by plane, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around MYR 320 ($72) and will take around 1 day 14h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MYR 730 ($165).
The distance between Bintulu and Pangkor Island is around 1,527km (949 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,391km (864 miles)
It takes around 5h 20m to get from Bintulu and Pangkor Island by plane.
The quickest way to get from Bintulu to Pangkor Island is to fly which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx MYR 730 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Bintulu and Pangkor Island is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around MYR 320 ($72) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bintulu and Pangkor Island. We recommend that you fly from Bintulu (BTU) to Pangkor (PKG). instead which will take 5h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bintulu and Pangkor Island. We recommend that you fly from Bintulu (BTU) to Pangkor (PKG). instead which will take 5h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Bintulu and Pangkor Island. Flights depart from Bintulu (BTU) and arrive at Pangkor (PKG) - via Kuala Lumpur (KUL). The flight takes around 5h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Bintulu to Pangkor Island. There is however a flight that goes via Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Penang (PEN) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB). This services will take at least 5h 20m (not including layover time).
The flight from Bintulu to Pangkor Island typically takes around 5h 10m. Flights depart from Bintulu (BTU) and and arrive into Pangkor (PKG).
The closest major airport to Pangkor Island is Ipoh Airport (IPH) (IPH) which is approximately 70km (44 miles) from Pangkor Island. Penang International Airport (PEN) (PEN) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) (SZB) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Bintulu to Pangkor Island. We recommend that you fly from Bintulu (BTU) to Pangkor (PKG). instead which will take 5h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bintulu to Pangkor Island is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around MYR 730 ($165).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bintulu and Pangkor Island
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 5h 20m | MYR 730($165) | on demand | 2,038km (1,266 miles) |
| Fly to Ipoh (IPH), bus and ferry | 6h 45m | MYR 810($180) | every 4 hours | 1,654km (1,028 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Ferry | 7h 30m | MYR 365($82) | 4 times a day | 1,527km (949 miles) |
| Fly to Penang (PEN), bus and ferry | 8h 5m | MYR 570($130) | every 4 hours | 1,849km (1,149 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 10h | MYR 425($95) | once daily | 2,293km (1,425 miles) |
| Bus to Kuching Sentral, ferry | 1 day 14h | MYR 320($72) | once daily | 2,327km (1,446 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bintulu and Pangkor Island
Bus companies
StarMart Express
Billion Stars Express
KPB Express
Unititi express
Plusliner
Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
Firefly
KrasAvia
AirAsia
Malindo Airways
Ferry operators
Pangkor Lumut Ekspres Feri
Airports near Pangkor Island
The following major airports near Pangkor Island offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Malaysia and internationally.
Ipoh Airport (IPH)
- Distance
- 70km (44 miles) from Pangkor Island
Penang International Airport (PEN)
- Distance
- 123km (76 miles) from Pangkor Island
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
- Distance
- 165km (102 miles) from Pangkor Island