Major city · Malaysia
KemamanChukai
Half a day to one night: enough for the museum, a seafood lunch and a walk through town. Not a base — use it as a stop between Kuantan and Kuala Terengganu.
Kemaman (also called Chukai) is a small coastal town in southern Terengganu, 90 km north of Kuantan and 110 km south of Kuala Terengganu. It has a local museum, a town park and a handful of seafood restaurants. Most travellers pass through on the coastal highway rather than stay overnight.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MYR
- Best months
- Feb–Sep
- avoid Nov–Jan (monsoon, heavy rain)
- Airports
- KUA · TGG
- Nights
- 1
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- Malaysia ↗Remove shoes before entering mosques, temples and homes; cover shoulders and knees, and use the robes on loan at major mosques.
- Malaysia ↗Cards and e-wallets are common in cities; keep some ringgit in small notes for hawker stalls, taxis and tolls.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Kemaman999 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Kemaman, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Malaysian ringgit (MYR, RM); cards and e-wallets are widely used in Kuala Lumpur.Malaysia-wide
- SIM or eSIMCelcomDigi, Maxis, U Mobile and Unifi sell tourist SIMs at KLIA with passport registration.Malaysia-wide
- Tap waterTreated in cities, but most people filter or boil; bottled water is cheap.Malaysia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Nothing if 10% service charge is added; otherwise round up.Malaysia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 240 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Malaysia-wide
- SafetyKemaman is a quiet town with low crime.
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- RestroomsWestern and squat toilets side by side; water hose instead of paper; some public toilets cost RM0.20–1.Malaysia-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police · 994 fire and ambulance · 112 From mobile
- Sundays & holidayscheckKelantan, Terengganu and Kedah have Friday–Saturday weekends; Johor Saturday–Sunday since 2025 — check…Malaysia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportKUA Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (Kuantan) (About 1 h 15 min drive south; limited domestic flights from Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.).
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (kopi)RM 2–4
- Street or quick mealNasi lemak at a stallRM 3–5
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from town to Teluk KalongRM 15–25
- Metro or bus rideBus Kuantan–KemamancheckRM 8–12
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personRM30
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel double room, a night, per roomRM100
- High-end bedBudget hotel double room, a night, per roomRM180
A day, not counting the bed: Budget RM80 · Mid RM150 · High RM300
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- KUA Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (Kuantan) (About 1 h 15 min drive south; limited domestic flights from Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.) · TGG Sultan Mahmud Airport (Kuala Terengganu) (About 1 h 30 min drive north; domestic flights from Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Best: Feb–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Jan. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C) low), wettest Nov (18 rain days), driest Mar (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kemaman: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
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Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
17 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is walkable. For the coast or outlying sights, use a taxi or ride-hailing (Grab).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Cherating
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Drive south 20 min or taxi
Beach, turtle sanctuary and a few resorts; good for a half-day.
Kuantan
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Drive south 1 h 15 min or bus
Larger city with more eating and shopping; a full day.
Kuala Terengganu
goDoor to door: About 2 h
Drive north 1 h 30 min or bus
State capital with museums, markets and the drawbridge; a full day.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Kemaman town centre
Budget hotels and homestays near the main road; convenient for the museum and eating.
Along the coast (Teluk Kalong area)
A few beachside resorts and chalets, quieter than town.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- RM 80–120 excl. bed
- Mid
- RM 120–200 excl. bed
- High
- RM 200+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel double room1 × 1 night × RM100 | RM100 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × RM150 | RM300 |
| Taxi from Kuantan airport to Kemaman1 × RM80 · check | RM80 |
| Grab within town, one ride1 × RM10 | RM10 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | RM49 |
| Trip total≈ RM270 per person per day, bed included | RM539≈ US$130 |
2026 estimate in ringgit; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Nasi lemak at a stall | RM 3–5 |
| Seafood meal (fish, rice, vegetables) | RM 15–30 |
| Coffee (kopi) | RM 2–4 |
| Taxi from town to Teluk Kalong | RM 15–25 |
| Bus Kuantan–Kemamancheck | RM 8–12 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Monsoon season (Nov–Jan) brings daily downpours and rough seas; many beach places close.
- No direct bus from the airport; you need a taxi or Grab to Kemaman.
- Most shops and restaurants close by 22:00; plan dinner early.Most shops and restaurants close by 10:00 PM; plan dinner early.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 999
- Fire and ambulance
- 994
- From mobile
- 112
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My bed tonight
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Ke alamat iniTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police999
- Fire and ambulance994
- From mobile112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kuantan airport → Kemaman: about RM 80 by taxi, 1 h 15 min (check)
- Kemaman → Kuala Terengganu: about RM 50 by taxi, 1 h 30 min (check)
Say or show
- Terima kasih — Thank you (tə-ree-mah kah-seeh)
- Berapa? — How much? (bə-rah-pah)
- Di mana tandas? — Where is the toilet? (dee mah-nah tahn-dahs)
Malaysia uses the Latin alphabet; English is widely understood.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Kemaman. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Feb–Sep · avoid Nov–Jan (monsoon, heavy rain) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Kemaman Museum and Town Park with verified opening hours.
- Eat pages for the seafood restaurants along Jalan Kuantan–Kuala Terengganu.
- Sleep pages for the coastal chalets with seasonal closure dates.
Sources
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