How to get to Langkawi, Malaysia
From jet skiing to speed boat experiences, Langkawi is the ideal location for an adventure-packed holiday. But before you pack your bags, how can you reach your dream destination?
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Kuala Lumpur
With fares starting at just $16 USD one way, AirAsia and Malaysian Airlines (MAS) operate flights from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi on a daily basis.
Getting to Kuala Lumpur’s airport from your original location by train is very straightforward. Your best bet is to travel directly to Kuala Lumpur Sentral station, then take the KLIA Ekspres, which will take you to the airport in half an hour.
The flight itself takes approximately one hour and lands close to Pantai Cenang, which is considered the most popular tourist location on the island. The journey there from the airport is expected to cost roughly $5 USD.
Middle East
There are many options for travelling from the Middle East to Langkawi. From Ridayh in Saudi Arabia, flights start from approximately $610 USD for flights with two layovers. King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia offers direct flights, with the cheapest option currently costing roughly $758 USD.
Qatar Airways launched a new flight service between Doha and Langkawi, which has made it more convenient than ever to travel to Langkawi from the Middle East. Their flights from Doha, Qatar started running on October 15th.
United States of America
Given the number of states, you may be relieved that we’re not going to go into detailed information on every available route! We can, however, confirm that there are a number of flights from various states within the US, including but not limited to New York and Los Angeles.
If you’re looking to fly from New York, while some flights will involve one layover in Singapore, others may involve two or more transfers. Flights from Newark Airport involve one transfer but at peak times they can cost around $3,145 USD. Getting from John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Langkawi usually involves two stops but typically costs less than travelling from Newark Airport.
Flights from Los Angeles to Langkawi usually cost around $1,675 USD. However, they are currently significantly cheaper than the average cost, with some flights starting from around $905 USD. So, if you’re looking to plan an unforgettable trip to Langkawi from LA, now may be the perfect time to do so. Be sure to look into flight transfers, as whilst the cheapest flight from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) currently requires one layover in China, others may involve two or three.
London, United Kingdom
If you’d like to fly to Langkawi from London, the cheapest flights are currently around $860 USD. This particular flight goes from Heathrow Airport and makes a layover in Kuala Lumpur before arriving at the destination.
Although some of the other flights from Heathrow Airport involve a similar journey and possess a price tag roughly on a par with this, there are others that vary. Flights leave from both Heathrow and Stansted with the average overall cost for the journey being approximately $1,095 USD.
Europe
If you choose to travel from France, a plane journey to Langkawi from Paris, Charles De Gaulle Airport starts at around $850 USD. The cheaper flights tend to involve two layovers, whereas flights are obtainable for around $1, 559 USD with just one layover in Singapore.
Travelling from Germany presents a similar scenario, with cheaper flights from Frankfurt Airport requiring two or three layovers and being obtained for approximately $967 USD or $990 USD respectively. If you’d prefer to have just one transfer, plane tickets can be purchased for roughly $1520 USD.
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