Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi International Airport (LGK): what you need to know
All great adventures start at one of Kuala Lumpur's main airports, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) or Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB). Check out your options for booking a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) departing from either of these.
Around 1 hour 7 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi International Airport.
Langkawi International Airport is located in Langkawi. The city's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Kuala Lumpur.
Your flight from Kuala Lumpur to LGK won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Airports in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) can be booked from this terminal.
Leading airlines that operate direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi International Airport departing KUL include:
The distance from central Kuala Lumpur to KUL is roughly 64 kilometres. Check out Google Maps for the best way to get there, whether that's in your own car or with public transport.
Want a handy hotel near Kuala Lumpur International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
Prefer to leave from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)? You can book a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) departing from this busy hub.
When leaving from SZB, you can pick from a variety of airlines that offer direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to LGK. Soar above the clouds with any of these carriers:
You can reach SZB from the centre of Kuala Lumpur in approximately 27 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 32 minutes to cover the 24 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Kuala Lumpur to LGK, unwind in one of these hotels near Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport:
About Langkawi International Airport (LGK)
Consider staying in a hotel close to LGK if you're catching a late flight from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to central Langkawi
Langkawi International Airport to central Langkawi takes about 16 minutes in a car. It's approximately 11 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing services.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)
R 279 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi International Airport. Return flights start from R 557. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
You're more likely to find cheap tickets from Kuala Lumpur to LGK when you book 7 months before takeoff. We crunched the flight price data and found that's the time fares for this journey are usually at their lowest.
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The best time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)
August is the busiest month to catch a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi International Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Langkawi, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Schedule your flight from Kuala Lumpur to LGK for February if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Langkawi to range from 24ºC to 31ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC and 30ºC on average.
More about Langkawi
Once you've booked your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi International Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Langkawi:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Attraction ticketing counter in Langkawi. Cable Car, Underwater World, Wildlife Park, Bv Langkawi Homestay Pantai Cenang and Langkawi Cable Car are essential stops on your Langkawi itinerary.
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