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Durian season calendar by month

Musang King (Mao Shan Wang) is in season Jun-Aug. Black Thorn peaks Jun-Sep. D24 in Aug-Oct. But what about the off-season? Many tourists miss great durian in March, April, October. This shows what is actually available each month.
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FAQ

Q1
Off-season RM 60-120/kg. Peak season (Jun-Aug) drops to RM 30-50/kg. Black Thorn (Black Pearl) is similar price or higher.
Q2
Most airlines ban durian in cabin. Some cargo agencies (Skynet) ship packed durian for RM 80-150/kg internationally, with proper cooling. Hotel rooms often ban durian due to smell.
Q3
Cempedak is a related fruit, smaller, less pungent, more sweet. Often cheaper. Jackfruit is yet another.