Flying from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Langkawi Airport (LGK): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Langkawi Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 5 minutes.
Kuala Lumpur and Langkawi follow the same timezone, UTC+8.
Choose from 135 weekly Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Langkawi Airport flights. The 07:05 departure with AirAsia is the earliest flight you can take. AirAsia operates the latest service of the day at 20:40.
To ensure you get on your KUL to LGK flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Langkawi Airport, so jetting to Langkawi (and then exploring more of Malaysia!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
AirAsia has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Malaysia Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers KUL to LGK flights. A dependable 80.24% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Langkawi Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between KUL and LGK include:
Singapore Changi Airport
Penang Airport
Senai International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Langkawi Airport (LGK)
27 € is the lowest price for a one-way Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Langkawi Airport flight. A return flight starts from 51 €. These fares can change based on demand.
Book 11 months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from KUL to LGK.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Langkawi Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from KUL to LGK.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Langkawi Airport.
Handy information about Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
59% of flights taking off from Kuala Lumpur International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To get to Kuala Lumpur International Airport from central Kuala Lumpur, it takes around 55 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near KUL? If you're catching an early flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Langkawi Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Langkawi Airport (LGK)
If you're getting in on a late Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Langkawi Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near LGK:
Grab a Langkawi Airport rental car and discover Langkawi and beyond with your own set of wheels. Anytime Resources, Pic A Place and Green Motion are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Langkawi Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Langkawi Airport (LGK) to central Langkawi
Langkawi Airport to central Langkawi has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It'll take around 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Langkawi Airport (LGK)
The quietest month for a flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Langkawi Airport is March, while May is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Langkawi based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Langkawi Airport for February if you'd like to visit Langkawi during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from KUL to LGK in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kota Bharu is just one of the many cities in Malaysia waiting to be discovered after you've seen Langkawi. Around 274 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Istana Negeri Kelantan, Museum Of Islamic Culture and Siti Khadijah Market.
Kuala Lumpur is another sought-after destination in Malaysia and is around 418 kilometres south-east of Langkawi. No journey is complete without experiencing Petronas Twin Towers, Sky Terrace KL Tower and Warisan Merdeka Tower.