Redang Airport – RDN
Owned by the Government of Malaysia and currently operated by the Malaysia Airports Snd. Bhd., the Redang Airport is a public airfield that handles the passenger traffic of Redang Island, Malaysia, in the district of Kuala Nerus in the sultanate of Terengganu. It goes by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) location identifier of RDN and has handled almost 36,000 passengers and 900 aircraft movements in 2012, a slight decrease from its operations the previous year.
Best Time to Visit
RDN-Redang Airport features a single asphalt-paved runway, numbered as 02/20 and spans to a length of 940 meters. This airstrip was expanded in 2009, closing the airport for a short time before it was reopened that same year. As of the moment, only a single chartered flight, courtesy of Berjaya Air, is offered in the airport, a route to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in the suburb of Subang. Make sure to explore Redang Island (Pulau Redang in Malay) while you’re in the area.
What to Do & Area Attractions
If you happen to visit the island of Redang, book your suites at the luxurious beachfront resorts of Redang Island Resort, the 5-star The Taaras Beach & Spa Resort, and the cozy Redang De' Rimba. All of them are readily within a five-minute drive from the airport, but only Taaras Beach & Spa Resort and Redang De' Rimba provide guests with airport transfers.
Another airfield serving the sultanate of Terengganu is the Sultan Mahmood Airport (TGG) found on the mainland of Malaysia and primarily serves the sultanate’s administrative capital, Kuala Terengganu.
On this page it is easy to search for Redang Island, Malaysia airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels, resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Redang Island, Malaysia (RDN) airport area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the RDN airport. Most of these RDN hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Redang Island, Malaysia motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of. Some of the main attractions in the area around the RDN airport are Marine Park Centre, Berjaya Beach, and Marine Park Centre.
