How to get to Tioman Island

Tioman Island is located around 32km (20mi) off the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia in the South China Sea.

The most convenient route to Tioman Island is by air to Singapore's Changi Airport (SIN), followed by bus and ferry ride to the island.

Several bus companies operate daily from Singapore to Mersing Jetty, taking on average 3 hour 25 minutes. From Mersing Jetty the ferry operates five times daily and takes 1 hour 50 minutes to reach Kampung Tekak on Tioman Island.

Hotels and resorts on Tioman can also arrange private transport by prior arrangement.

To guarantee a ferry seat, visitors can reserve tickets in advance at www.tiomanferry.com.

Air-conditioned buses also make the six-hour trip from Kuala Lumpur’s Puduraya Bus Terminal as well as from Johor Bahru.


Flight times to Singapore

The following are the most convenient flights to Singapore.

From Malaysia: Malaysian Airlines, AirAsia and Jetstar Asia offer the most convenient daily direct flights to Singapore.

Kuala Lumpur to Singapore is 55 min, direct flight


From China: Singapore Airlines, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines and Cathay Pacific offer the most convenient flights to Singapore.

Beijing to Singapore is 6 hrs 15 min, direct flight
Shanghai to Singapore is 5 hrs 20 min, direct flight
Hong Kong to Singapore is 3 hrs 45 min, direct flight


From Australia: Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Scoot Tigerair offer the most convenient scheduled flights to Singapore.

Adelaide to Singapore is 7 hrs 30 min, direct flight
Brisbane to Singapore is 7 hrs 40 min, direct flight
Sydney to Singapore is 8 hrs 15 min, direct flight
Melbourne to Singapore is 7 hrs 40 min, direct flight
Perth to Singapore is 5 hrs 15 min, direct flight


From New Zealand: Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines offer the most convenient scheduled flights to Singapore.

Auckland to Singapore is 10 hrs 45 min, direct flight


From United Arab Emirates: Etihad, Emirates and Singapore Airlines offer the most convenient flights to Singapore.

Abu Dhabi to Singapore is 8 hrs 5 min, direct flight
Dubai to Singapore is 7 hrs 30 min, direct flight


From United Kingdom: British Airways, Singapore Airlines and Qantas offer the most convenient scheduled flights to Singapore.

London to Singapore is 13 hrs 5 min, direct flight
Manchester to Singapore is 13 hrs, direct flight


From Ireland: Aer Lingus, Lufthansa, British Airways and KLM offers the most convenient flights to Singapore.

Dublin to Singapore is 15 hrs 20 min, connecting flightˆ


From France: Air France and Singapore Airlines offer the most convenient scheduled flights to Singapore.

Paris to Singapore is 12 hrs 50 min, direct flight


From Germany: Singapore Airlines, Lufthansa and Scoot Tigerair offer the most convenient flights to Singapore.

Berlin to Singapore is 12 hrs 20 min, direct flight
Dusseldorf to Singapore is 12 hrs 25 min, direct flight
Frankfurt to Singapore is 12 hrs 20 min, direct flight
Munich to Singapore is 11 hrs 50 min, direct flight

Hamburg to Singapore is 14 hrs 15 min, connecting flightˆ


From United States: United Airlines, Delta, Korean Air, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines offer the most convenient scheduled flights to Singapore.

Los Angeles to Singapore is 17 hrs, direct flight
San Francisco to Singapore is 16 hrs 20 min, direct flight
Seattle to Singapore is 15 hrs 45 min, direct flight

Atlanta to Singapore is 22 hrs 38 min, connecting flightˆ
Boston to Singapore is 20 hrs 45 min, connecting flightˆ
Chicago to Singapore is 20 hrs 50 min, connecting flightˆ
Dallas-Fort Worth to Singapore is 21 hrs 45 mins, connecting flightˆ
New York to Singapore is 21 hrs 10 min, connecting flightˆ


From Canada: Air Canada, Air Transit, Singapore Airlines, Korean Air offer the most convenient scheduled flights to Singapore.

Toronto to Singapore is 20 hrs 40 min, connecting flightˆ
Montreal to Singapore is 20 hrs 50 min, connecting flightˆ
Vancouver to Singapore is 18 hrs, connecting flightˆ

(ˆincludes transfer time.)


Flying in

Changi Airport is located 23km (14mi) from the centre of Singapore.

Hotels and resorts can meet guests by prior arrangement.airport’s three terminals are connected by a Skytrain system and the city is easily accessible by public transportation, including an airport shuttle that journeys between the airport and all the main hotels and Singapore's subway system (the MRT).

Metered taxis are plentiful and take just 30-minutes to reach the city centre.


Entry requirements

A passport valid for at least six months beyond intended period of stay, a return/onward ticket and proof of sufficient funds. No visa is required for a stay of up to 90 days.


Getting around Tioman

A series of hiking trails and village pathways allow you to explore the island on foot or on rented bicycle. Easily available water taxis offer the opportunity visit coastal villages and secluded beaches. Note: Sharing a boat with others makes these trips less costly.


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Latest update: How to get to Tioman: 6 May, 2022



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