Flying from Jakarta to Langkawi International Airport (LGK): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in Jakarta. Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Jakarta to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) jetting off from here.
The timezone in Langkawi is UTC+8, which is one hour ahead of Jakarta. Langkawi International Airport is located in Langkawi.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Jakarta to LGK. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Jakarta to LGK. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular airports:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Penang International Airport (PEN)
Travelling from central Jakarta to CGK takes around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Jakarta to Langkawi International Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
When it comes to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport's on-time performance, 73.0% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)
HLP is about 14 kilometres from central Jakarta. It takes 25 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Jakarta to LGK flight? Check in to a hotel near Halim Perdanakusuma Airport before your break officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
About Langkawi International Airport (LGK)
Consider staying in a hotel close to LGK if you're catching a late flight from Jakarta to Langkawi International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
Grab a Langkawi International Airport rental car and discover Langkawi and beyond with your own set of wheels. Anytime Resources, Pic A Place and Green Motion are leading providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride around three weeks in advance of your Jakarta to Langkawi International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Jakarta to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Jakarta to Langkawi International Airport is 41 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 90 €. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Jakarta to LGK, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Jakarta to Langkawi International Airport tickets across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Jakarta to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)
Think about your travel style when planning your trip dates. February is the quietest month to go to Langkawi. August is when most people book flights from Jakarta to Langkawi International Airport (LGK), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
When booking your Jakarta to LGK plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. February is the warmest month in Langkawi, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January has temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Jakarta to Langkawi International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Langkawi
Start your Langkawi trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Jakarta to Langkawi International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
Your Langkawi visit isn't complete without checking out the sights. Big-name attractions that belong on your itinerary include SKYDIVE, Langkawi Marine Park and Langkawi.
Explore more of Malaysia
You've visited Langkawi, now it's time to discover more of Malaysia. Travel about 274 kilometres east to Kota Bharu to check off its leading sights. From Istana Negeri Kelantan to Museum Of Islamic Culture and Masjid Al Karomah, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 241 kilometres south-east of Langkawi, Ipoh is another favourite stop in Malaysia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple and Zen Gardens, Ipoh Railway Station and Ipoh Old Town.