Getting to Langkawi

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By Air or By Ferry

With so many convenient modes of transport available today, visiting Langkawi has never been easier. An overwhelming number of visitors swarm the Kuah Jetty after boarding ferries from the mainland.
On the other hand, Langkawi boasts an International Airport, located 20 km (12.4 miles) away in Padang Matsirat, for locals and tourists with a little more budget to spare. There's also the option to swim across from the mainland… Just make sure you're life insurance is paid up first.
Once you're on the island, there are a few options available to getting around.

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By Air


Malaysian Airlines (MAS) and Air Asia operate daily flights to Langkawi from Kuala Lumpur. International travelers from certain places such as Osaka, Taipei and London can connect with MAS flights directly from their country or other airlines, depending on their availability in that particular region.
Air Asia is the airborne version of a cheap local minibus, so you can't go wrong if you're looking for a good deal without the frills. Visitors from Singapore can use Silk Air which also flies directly to Langkawi daily.
MAS
Local: 1300 88 3000
International: +60 (0)3 7846 3000
Air Asia
Local: 1300 88 99 33
International: +60 03 7884 9000
Silk Air
+65 (0)6 223 8888

Destinations Airline Flights
Langkawi - Kuala Lumpur MAS; Air Asia Direct, daily
Langkawi - Penang MAS; Air Asia Direct, daily
Langkawi - Johor Bharu MAS; Air Asia Via Kuala Lumpur
Langkawi - Singapore MAS; Silk Air Direct, daily

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By Ferry


If you're willing to put up with the crowds, the ferries operate four routes to Langkawi from Kuala Kedah, Kuala Perlis, Penang and Satun in Thailand around the clock.


Kuala Perlis - Langkawi Service
Direction Kuala Perlis - Langkawi
Price RM15 (Adult)
RM10 (Child)
* Price subject to change
Times Half-hour to hourly; 08:00 - 19:00 hours
Operators Ferryline Venture
+60 (0)4 985 2539

Langkawi Ferry Services Sdn Bhd
+60 (0)4 985 2690

United Ferry Services
+60 (0)4 985 1899

Kuala Kedah - Langkawi Service
Direction Kuala Kedah - Kuah Jetty
Price RM18 (Adult)
RM12 (Child)
* Price subject to change
Duration 1 hour 30 minutes
Times Half-hour to hourly; 07:30 - 19:00
Operators Ferryline Venture
+60 (0)4 762 6295

Langkawi Ferry Services Sdn Bhd
+60 (0)4 762 6295

United Ferry Services
+60 (0)4 966 5131

Penang - Langkawi Service
Direction Penang - Langkawi
Price RM45 (Adult)
RM30 (Child)
* Price subject to change
Duration 2 hours 30 minutes
Times 14:30; 17:00 (Langkawi - Penang)
08:30; 08:45 (Penang - Langkawi)
Operators Langkawi Ferry Services Sdn Bhd
+60 (0)4 264 2088

Satun - Langkawi Service
Direction Satun - Langkawi
Price RM25 (Adult)
RM18 (Child)
* Price subject to change
Duration 1 hour 15 minutes
Times 4 trips; 09:45 - 16:30 (Langkawi - Satun)
4 trips; 09:45 - 17:00 (Satun - Langkawi)
Operators Langkawi Ferry Services Sdn Bhd
+66 (0)7 473 0513