Flying from Colombo to Langkawi International Airport (LGK): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with working out where you'll leave from in Colombo. Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Colombo to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) leaving from here.
Langkawi International Airport is located in Langkawi. The city runs on the UTC+8 timezone and is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Colombo.
Your flight from Colombo to LGK won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
The journey from central Colombo to RML takes around 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Colombo Ratmalana Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Colombo to Langkawi International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Colombo to Langkawi International Airport. Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is one of the main options between Bandaranaike International Airport and LGK.
You can arrive at CMB from the centre of Colombo in approximately 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 32 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your Colombo to LGK flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Bandaranaike International Airport:
Bandaranaike International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 75.71%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that depart from this airport arrive on schedule.
About Langkawi International Airport (LGK)
Have a late flight from Colombo to Langkawi International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near LGK and turn in quicker:
Grab a Langkawi International Airport rental car and explore Langkawi and beyond with your own wheels. Anytime Resources, Pic A Place and Green Motion are top providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride around three weeks ahead of your Colombo to Langkawi International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)
Currently, 122 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Langkawi International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 220 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Colombo to LGK if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
Cheap Colombo to Langkawi International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Colombo to Langkawi International Airport (LGK). August is when most people travel to Langkawi. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in February.
The warmest month in Langkawi is February, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your Colombo to LGK plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January sees temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Colombo to Langkawi International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Langkawi
Start your Langkawi trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Colombo to Langkawi International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. SKYDIVE, Langkawi Marine Park and Langkawi are popular attractions which should feature on every Langkawi itinerary.
Explore more of Malaysia
Langkawi has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Malaysia you should also see. Around 274 kilometres east of Langkawi, a visit to Kota Bharu will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Istana Negeri Kelantan, Museum Of Islamic Culture and Masjid Al Karomah.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Malaysia, consider Ipoh, roughly 241 kilometres south-east of Langkawi. Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple and Zen Gardens, Ipoh Railway Station and Ipoh Old Town are the start of reasons to visit.