Cheap flights from Ipoh (IPH)

Ipoh's compact city airport in the Kinta valley

Sultan Azlan Shah Airport is the regional airport for Ipoh in Perak's Kinta valley, around 6 km south of the city centre. Traffic is modest, with Firefly turboprops to Singapore Seletar and limited domestic services the main scheduled offering. Most travellers heading further afield connect through Kuala Lumpur or Penang. The terminal is small and uncongested.

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Airlines flying from Ipoh (IPH)

Major carriers: Firefly, Malindo Air. Low-cost carriers: AirAsia.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines operate from Ipoh airport?
Firefly is the dominant carrier at IPH, running ATR turboprops on the Singapore Seletar route. Malindo Air and occasional AirAsia services have come and gone over the years, so schedules are thin. Flightmussy is free and shows the live schedule alongside one-stop alternatives via KUL or PEN.
How far is Sultan Azlan Shah Airport from central Ipoh?
IPH sits about 6 km south of central Ipoh, around 10-15 minutes by taxi or Grab. There is no airport rail link, but Ipoh's KTM station has frequent ETS trains to KL Sentral if you prefer to fly out of KUL or SZB instead. Compare both options on Flightmussy.
What is the IATA code for Ipoh?
The IATA code for Ipoh is IPH, named after the late Sultan of Perak. The airport is small and primarily handles Firefly's turboprop service to Singapore Seletar (XSP). When direct flights are not available for your dates, Flightmussy automatically suggests KUL or PEN connections.
When should I book flights from Ipoh?
Book IPH-Singapore four to six weeks ahead for the best Firefly fares, since the route runs only a couple of frequencies a day and fills up quickly during weekends and Singapore school breaks. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap shows which months historically run cheapest, no signup needed.

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