By Air
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The most convenient way to reach Langkawi is by flying into Langkawi
International Airport (LGK), which is well-connected to major cities in
Malaysia and several international destinations. |
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Domestic
Flights:
Major Malaysian cities like Kuala Lumpur, Penang, and
Johor Bahru offer direct flights to Langkawi. Airlines
such as Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, and Firefly operate
frequent services.
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International
Flights:
Langkawi is accessible via direct international flights
from destinations like Singapore and Guangzhou.
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Once you arrive at Langkawi International Airport, you can easily get to
your accommodation by taxi, ride-sharing services, or pre-arranged
airport transfers. |
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By Ferry
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Ferries
from Mainland Malaysia: You can take
a ferry to Langkawi from two
mainland ports in
Malaysia:
Kuala Kedah
Jetty:
Located in Kedah, you can board a ferry
from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi. The ferry
ride takes approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.
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Kuala Perlis
Jetty:
Kuala Perlis offers another departure
point for Langkawi-bound ferries, with a
journey time of about 1.5 hours.
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Ferries
from Other Islands: Langkawi is
well-connected to nearby islands,
such as Penang, Koh Lipe in
Thailand, and Satun. Seasonal and
year-round ferry services are
available.
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By Driving and Ferry
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Search “Terminal Ferry
Langkawi” |
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Search “Terminal Ferry
Langkawi” |
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From Kuala Lumpur
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Kuala Perlis Jetty is the most convenient jetty, if you
are starting your journey from Kuala Lumpur. |
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Route
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Kuala Lumpur (Lebuhraya
Utara-Selatan/E1)
– Kedah –
Perlis – Kuala
Perlis – Kuala
Perlis Jetty |
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Route
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Kuala Lumpur (Lebuhraya
Utara-Selatan/E1)
– Perak –
Penang – Kedah
Kuala – Perlis
– Kuala Perlis
Jetty |
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Route
3:
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Kuala Lumpur –
Selangor – Perak
– Penang –
Kedah Kuala –
Perlis – Kuala
Perlis Jetty
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Estimated driving journey from KL to Kuala Perlis
Terminal is about 6 hours. |
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From Malacca
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Kuala Perlis Jetty is the most convenient jetty, if you
are starting your journey from Malacca. |
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Route
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Malacca (Lebuhraya
Utara-Selatan/AH2/E2)
– Kedah –
Perlis – Kuala
Perlis – Kuala
Perlis Jetty |
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Route
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Malacca (Lebuhraya
Utara-Selatan/AH2/E2)
– Kedah –
Perlis – Kuala
Perlis – Kuala
Perlis Jetty |
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Route
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Malacca (Lebuhraya
Utara-Selatan/AH2/E2)
– Selangor –
Perak – Penang
– Kedah Kuala
– Perlis –
Kuala Perlis Jetty |
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Estimated driving journey from Malacca to Kuala Perlis
Terminal is about 8 to 9 hours. |
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From Johor
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Kuala Perlis Jetty is the most convenient jetty, if you
are starting your journey from Johor. |
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Route
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Johor (Lebuhraya
Utara-Selatan/AH2/E2)
– Perak –
Kedah – Perlis
– Kuala Perlis
– Kuala Perlis
Jetty |
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Route
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Johor (Lebuhraya
Utara-Selatan/AH2/E2)
– Kedah –
Perlis – Kuala
Perlis – Kuala
Perlis Jetty |
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Route
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Johor (Lebuhraya
Utara-Selatan/AH2/E2)
– Selangor –
Perak – Penang
– Kedah Kuala
– Perlis –
Kuala Perlis Jetty |
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Estimated driving journey from Johor to Kuala Perlis
Terminal is about 9.5 to 10 hours. |
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By Coach and Ferry
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If you prefer a scenic journey, you can choose to get to Langkawi via a
combination of bus and ferry rides. |
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Direct bus routes to Langkawi are not available, but you can opt for
Penang or the mainland terminals in Kuala Kedah and Kuala
Perlis, which serve as popular gateways to the island.
These points are connected by ferry services, offering travellers the
flexibility to choose their departure point based on location and
personal preferences. |
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Remember to check ferry schedules in advance, especially during peak
travel seasons, and consider booking tickets in advance. |
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Bus Ticket: www.busonlineticket.com |
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1. Estimated coach travel time from
Kuala Lumpur to Penang / Kuala Kedah
Terminal/ Kuala Perlis Terminal is 6
hours. |
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2. Estimated coach travel time from
Malacca to Penang / Kuala Kedah
Terminal/ Kuala Perlis Terminal is 6 to
8 hours. |
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3. Estimated coach travel time from
Johor to Penang/ Kuala Kedah Terminal/
Kuala Perlis Terminal is 7.5 to 10
hours. |
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4. Estimated coach travel time from
Singapore to Penang/ Kuala Kedah
Terminal/ Kuala Perlis Terminal is 9 to
12 hours. |
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Ferry Ticket: Search here |
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Note: Langkawi operates on Malaysian Standard Time, which is 8 hours
ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+8). |
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By Train and Ferry
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Travelling to Langkawi by train and ferry is a unique and adventurous
way to reach this tropical paradise. |
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You can take a train to Alor Setar Railway Station in Kedah or
Arau Railway Station in Perlis, and then take a taxi or
local transportation to reach the ferry terminal. Visit the official
website of Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB), the Malaysian train
operator, to check train schedules, routes, and ticket
availability. |
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Alor Setar connects to the Kuala Kedah Ferry Terminal,
while Arau connects to the Kuala Perlis Ferry Terminal.
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Remember to check ferry schedules in advance, especially during peak
travel seasons, and consider booking tickets in advance. |
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Ferry Ticket: Search here |
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Note: Langkawi operates on Malaysian Standard Time, which is 8 hours
ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+8). |
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