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There are 38 flights operating between Istanbul and Alor Setar. You may find frequent flights from Istanbul, Ankara and Berlin to Alor Setar.

Are you looking for cheap fares for Alor Setar flights? In the coming 3 months: Ankara Alor Setar 22,030 TL, Budapest Alor Setar 20,910 TL and Istanbul Alor Setar 15,967 TL

Better to book your flight to Alor Setar 26 days before departure to get the best fares on average.

October and August months are the highest season for Malaysia, Alor Setar. The prices are higher compared to the other periods. You will find the cheapest flight prices in the following months: February and September.

Alor Setar is the capital of the Malaysian state of Kedah and the second most densely populated city. Alor Setar, a very modest city, is preferred by few visitors despite having many historical sites. The city has an impressive collection of architecture in various styles.

Those who come to Alor Setar have the chance to discover Malay art and architecture up close. The city is also surrounded by natural beauties such as rich paddy fields, forests and fishing villages. Alor Setar, which is preferred by those who want to escape from the tourist crowd, gives visitors the chance to discover the rustic side of the city.

Places to Visit in Alor Setar

With its natural beauties and historical values, Alor Setar, the city is a hidden treasure waiting to be discovered. Offering the best examples of Islamic architecture to its visitors, the city is famous for its extraordinary architecture, the Zahir Mosque. Zahir Mosque, one of the largest and oldest mosques in Malaysia, was completed in 1915. The building, which has 5 big domes, fascinates its visitors with its imposing appearance. The mosque attracts attention with its inner beauty as well as its external beauty.

Opposite my mosque is the Royal Audience Hall, Balai Besar. Balai Besar, which is a mixture of European, Maghreb and Thai architecture, manages to impress its visitors.

Kedah State Art Gallery, on the other hand, attracts the attention of art enthusiasts. The collection of the museum, which opened its doors in 1983, includes world-renowned handicrafts, photographs, national musical instruments, paintings and works of art. Exhibits include an exact replica of Kedah's traditional house style. Wood carvings and window decoration style in local houses attract the attention of the guests.

The Royal Museum, an old palace building where several Kedah sultans once lived, is also quite intriguing. In the museum, it is possible to see the stories of local sultans and gifts from all over the world.

Elephant Mountain, known as Gunung Keriang, is a limestone quarry. The mountain, which looks like a crouching elephant, has caves full of bats, many animal and plant species, and calcite crystals.

What to Eat in Alor Setar?

Malaysian cuisine, a fusion of different traditions, is one of the best in Asian cuisine. The Chinatown Food Court in the city offers good alternatives for a typical Alor Setar meal. There are many options where you can taste local street delicacies. Especially 'nasi gorengg', which is pan-fried rice, and 'yont tau foo', tofu and fish balls, are among the frequently consumed delicacies in the city.

The most famous Malaysian food, nasi lemak, is also very popular in Alor Setar. The dish, which is made by cooking steamed rice and coconut milk, is served with cucumber, roasted peanuts and eggs.

One of the city's very popular soups, laksa, is made with noodles. The soup, which contains fish, shrimp and chicken meat, is cooked with broth.

A kind of shish kebab 'satay' made with chicken or beef meat and prepared with plenty of spices is among the frequently consumed delicacies in the city.

 How to Get to Alor Setar?

There is no direct flight option from Turkey to Alor Setar. Indirect flights are operated by Turkish Airlines over Kuala Lumpur. On two or more connecting flights, Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airways, Asia Alpha Airways, Etihad Airways and Singapore Airlines are traveling with companies. The duration of connecting flights on the Istanbul-Alor Setar line starts from 13 hours and 20 minutes and can go up to 33 hours. There are direct and connecting flights to many destinations from Alor Setar Airport, which serves Alor Setar.

The small town of Alor Setar is the perfect place for those who want to escape the tourist crowds. Check out the advantageous flight ticket prices on turna.com to see some of the best examples of Islamic architecture and discover traditional shops that have not changed for generations.