About Langkawi

Langkawi Malaysia
Langkawi,officially known as Langkawi, the Jewel of Kedah is an enchanting archipelago of 100 islands in the Andaman Sea and is the country's best-known exciting holiday destination. Langkawi is a sunny, hot and humid, tropical climate with an average annual temperature of about 32 degrees Celsius. The nature-lovers will find the island just as agreeable as the shoreline is fringed by powder-fine sand and swaying coconut trees. Being an island densely populated with tropical rainforest, Langkawi has some amazing wildlife and fascinating greenery to show.

Getting There

By Plane

Langkawi International Airport (IATA: LGK | ICAO: WMKL) has direct connections to Penang, Ku ala Lumpur and Singapore, plus some long-haul international flights in the high season. The modern terminal building provides basic facilities including ATMs, money exchange, and a range of transport services. Most flights are with one of four airlines:

• 1. AirAsia - operates 5 flights daily from/to Kuala Lumpur.(Services to Bangkok have been terminated.) Cheap and efficient.
• Malaysia Airlines - fly several times a day from/to Penang and Kuala Lumpur. They are not the cheapest, but prices are still normally reasonable. Direct flights to London have been terminated.
• 2. Silk Air fly - from/to Singapore twice daily. This is a short-haul version of Singapore Airlines. The prices are reasonable.
• 3. Firefly is a newly launched airline which flies from/to Penang twice daily.This is a short-haul, lower service version of Malaysia Airlines.Prices start from RM9 excluding tax. Aircraft used are the Fokker 50 and ATR 72-500.

By Boat From Malaysia

But many still prefer the more adventurous crossing by fast air-conditioned boats from Kuala Perlis or Kuala Kedah on the mainland. Some even take the special ferry services from Penang Island. The usual jump-off points are from Kuala Perlis (approx. 45 mins.) and Kuala Kedah (approx 90 mins.). The one-way fare from Kuala Kedah is RM23.00.
From Penang to Langkawi - Ferry trips average 3 hours each way. From Penang, 8.15 am and 8.30 am ferry trips but ask if the ferry stops at Pulau Payar to pick/drop passengers. Avoid the Pulau Payar one as it saves about 15-20 mins. From Langkawi, the ferry trips to Penang are at 2.30pm and 5.30pm. Price for return trip (you can have an open booking for the trip back - confirm while you are on Langkawi island later) is RM105 per person. You can park your car at the parking space in front of the Penang Clock Tower for RM12 for the 1st day and RM6 for subsequent days. It is safe to do so - guarded at night by the Chinese who take the parking fee from you.