Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK): what you need to know
The timezone in Langkawi is UTC+8, which is three hours behind Melbourne.
To ensure you catch your MEL to LGK flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time like January? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Opt for a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Langkawi International Airport. Kuala Lumpur International Airport is a top stopover on the MEL to LGK route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)
138 € is the lowest price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Langkawi International Airport flight. Return flights start at 257 €. These fares may change based on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MEL to LGK if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Langkawi International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and land a great deal.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Langkawi International Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
67.71% of flights leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near MEL. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Langkawi International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Langkawi International Airport (LGK)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Langkawi International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LGK instead:
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 popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Langkawi International Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to central Langkawi
From Langkawi International Airport, Langkawi is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Langkawi International Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Langkawi. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Langkawi International Airport for February if you want to go to Langkawi during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MEL to LGK around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malaysia
Langkawi has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Malaysia just waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometres east of Langkawi, a trip to Kota Bharu will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan.
Kuala Lumpur is another must-experience destination in Malaysia and is around 418 kilometres south-east of Langkawi. No trip is complete without experiencing Petronas Twin Towers, KL Tower Mini Zoo and KLCC Park.
