Major city · Malaysia
Kuala Perlis
Visit Kuala Perlis for a day to catch ferries to Langkawi or Thailand; otherwise skip if just passing through.
Kuala Perlis is a small port town on Malaysia's north‑west coast, serving as a ferry gateway to Langkawi and a boat link to Thailand. Its attractions are limited, so a half‑day to a full day is enough unless you plan a night stay for ferry connections.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MYR
- Best months
- Nov–Feb
- avoid May–Oct
- Airport
- AOR
- Nights
- 0–1
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- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Malaysia ↗Most foreign visitors must submit the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online shortly before arrival; use only the official immigration site.
- 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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Kuala Perlis999 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Kuala Perlis, 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
- SafetyGenerally safe; watch for petty theft at night and avoid unlicensed taxis (Kereta Sapu).
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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 · 999 ambulance · 994 fire
- 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.
- AirportAOR Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (Alor Setar) (about 70 km (43 mi) north, 1 h drive).AOR Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (Alor Setar) (about 43 mi (70 km) north, 1 h drive).
- Getting aroundBuses and taxis operate from the pier; a taxi to Arau train station costs RM15 and takes ~25 min.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomRM80
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomRM120
- High-end bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomRM180
A day, not counting the bed: Budget RM70 · Mid RM120 · High RM200
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
- AOR Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (Alor Setar) (about 70 km (43 mi) north, 1 h drive)AOR Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (Alor Setar) (about 43 mi (70 km) north, 1 h drive)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Feb
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Mar
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Apr
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
May
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Dec
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Mar (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Jan (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kuala Perlis: 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
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
Feb
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
Mar
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8 rd
Apr
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10 rd
May
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
11 rd
Nov
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8 rd
Dec
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 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
Buses and taxis operate from the pier; a taxi to Arau train station costs RM15 and takes ~25 min.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Langkawi Island
goDoor to door: ≈45 min total
Ferry from Kuala Perlis jetty (≈30 min boat, RM18)
Check timetable; ferries run ~8 times daily.
Arau train station
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Taxi from town centre (RM15, 25 min)
Connects to Butterworth and Padang Besar rail services.
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.
Putra Brasmana Hotel
Near the pier, basic rooms, suitable for overnight ferry travelers.
T Hotel, Kuala Perlis
Budget option, close to bus terminal.
Kuala Perlis Seaview Hotel
Sea‑view rooms, walking distance to waterfront.
Pens Hotel
Simple lodging, near ferry jetty.
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
- RM60–80 excl. bed
- Mid
- RM120–180 excl. bed
- High
- RM250+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel room1 × 1 night × RM80 | RM80 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × RM70 | RM70 |
| Ferry to Langkawi (one way)1 × RM18 | RM18 |
| Taxi to Arau station1 × RM15 | RM15 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | RM18 |
| Trip total≈ RM201 per person per day, bed included | RM201≈ US$50 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Watch out
Safety
- Snatch‑theft and unlicensed taxis (Kereta Sapu) at night; avoid accepting rides.
- Ferry schedules can change with water level; check the operator website before travel.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 999
- Ambulance
- 999
- Fire
- 994
- Mobile emergency
- 112
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Ke alamat ini, silaTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police / ambulance999
- Fire994
- Mobile emergency112
Embassy
US consulate in Kuala Lumpur; nearest Malaysian embassy in Kuala Lumpur.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi Kuala Perlis → Arau: RM15, about 25 min (check)
- Ferry Kuala Perlis → Langkawi: RM18, ~30 min boat (check)
Say or show
- Maaf — Excuse me / Sorry (maaf)
- Terima kasih — Thank you (təˈrima ˈkasih)
- Berapa harganya? — How much is it? (bəˈrapa ˈharganya)
- Di mana feri? — Where is the ferry? (di ˈmana ˈferi)
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 Kuala Perlis. 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: Nov–Feb · avoid May–Oct · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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