Please be patient as getting to Melaka by air is not the best options for everyone. The reason is At the moment, Melaka’s own airport only caters to small planes like Fokker 50’s, Cessna and Pipers etc.
Melaka’s airport is known as Batu Berendam Airport. It was opened in October 1952.
Most of the flights available cater to Padang, Pekan Baru Batam and Jambi in Indonesia. These flights are operated by small regional airlines like Berjaya Air, Merpati Nusantara and Riau Airline.
Currently, Batu Berendam Airport is undergoing upgrading process. It is due to complete by end of 2009. I am definitely looking forward for Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 aircraft landing in Batu Berendam Airport. Therefore, for the time being; you should fly directly in to Malaysia and land at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).
From the airport, you can get a LIMO or taxi and headed towards Melaka. The journey from KLIA to Melaka town will be around 1 ½ hours. The cost for the taxi will be around MYR 180.00 per journey to Melaka. Another way getting to Melaka will be to take a transit bus to KL Central. Then, hope in either KTM train to Tampin or a bus at Puduraya to Melaka.
Can’t get a direct flight to KLIA from your country?
No problem, you could always fly into Singapore and get another flight to KLIA. Aside from that, you could opt to take a bus directly from Singapore to Melaka. It will cost you around SGD 30.00. However, the journey will take up to 4 hours.
Melaka by Road
Traveling to Melaka by road is a pleasant experience. You could enjoy the greenery along the highways and stop by the towns that you passed by. You could either rent a car from KLIA airport or hope in the LIMO or taxi available at the airport.To prevent any delays, kindly please book your car, LIMO or taxi beforehand. Gentle reminder for those who landed at KLIA airport after 2200 hours.
It’S A MUST to book your airport transfer beforehand! This is to prevent you from being overcharged or stranded at the airport for hours.
Another option will be traveling to Melaka by bus. If you are coming from Kuala Lumpur, just head to Puduraya and buys yourself a bus ticket to Melaka. It will cost you less than MYR 15.00. Isn’t it a cheap getting to Melaka method?
Note: Buses will stop at Melaka Sentral,the transportation hub for Melaka.
Melaka by Rail
If you are coming to Melaka via other states in Malaysia, Thailand or even Singapore, it’s another option for you. This is provided you are not in a hurry!
Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTM) is the train service provider for Malaysia. However, please don’t expect to find a railway station in Melaka. The nearest is located in Tampin, Negeri Sembilan. It’s located around 35km away from Melaka City. To get to and from Melaka, just board the “Tai Lye“ bus or taxi. Click here to read more about Tampin Railway Station and the train schedule.
Melaka by Sea
This is the most favourable choice of getting to Melaka by the Indonesian who seek better medical treatment in Melaka’s private hospitals.
Ferry services are available to and fro Melaka to several locations in Indonesia. Most of the ferry services cater to Dumai, Pekan Baru and Bengkalis in Indonesia. Therefore, if you happened to be in Indonesia, do drop by Melaka by boarding one of the ferries.
