Most travelers reach Tioman by combining a flight to Peninsular Malaysia (or Singapore) with a road transfer to the east-coast jetties, then a ferry to the island.

Step 1: Fly in: common gateways are Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Johor Bahru (JHB), or Singapore (SIN).
Step 2: Road transfer to a jetty: continue to Mersing or Tanjung Gemok (Teluk Gading).
Step 3: Ferry to Tioman: ferries can drop you at different village jetties (Tekek, ABC, Salang, Genting, Paya) and may also serve Juara or Mukut depending on schedule.

During Northeast Monsoon months, sea conditions can disrupt ferry operations and some resorts close or reduce service, so build buffer time into your itinerary.

Tioman has limited roads and no island-wide car network, so plan transport around:

Walking within villages and along short coastal paths. - Water taxis for moving between west-coast villages and beaches.

Most travelers reach Tioman by combining a flight to Peninsular Malaysia (or Singapore) with a road transfer to the east-coast jetties, then a ferry to the island.

Step 1: Fly in: common gateways are Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Johor Bahru (JHB), or Singapore (SIN).
Step 2: Road transfer to a jetty: continue to Mersing or Tanjung Gemok (Teluk Gading).
Step 3: Ferry to Tioman: ferries can drop you at different village jetties (Tekek, ABC, Salang, Genting, Paya) and may also serve Juara or Mukut depending on schedule.

During Northeast Monsoon months, sea conditions can disrupt ferry operations and some resorts close or reduce service, so build buffer time into your itinerary.

Tioman has limited roads and no island-wide car network, so plan transport around:

Walking within villages and along short coastal paths. - Water taxis for moving between west-coast villages and beaches.

Tioman Island

Plan your stay

Getting there

Getting around

Plan your stay

Getting there

Getting around