Cheap Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi

Travelers looking to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi will be able to catch direct flights with a number of carriers. AirAsia, Malindo Air and Malaysia Airlines offer flights out of Kuala Lumpur International Airport, while Firefly and Malindo Air provide flights from Subang Airport, the city’s secondary airport.

* This information is correct as of June 2018

Airport Information - Arriving

Langkawi International Airport is situated around 10 km from central Langkawi and handles over 2 million travelers every year. Once your flight has arrived at the airport, the most convenient way to reach your destination is to hop in a taxi just outside the terminal. You can visit a taxi kiosk inside the airport to pay for your taxi before your journey to guarantee a fair price. Inside the airport itself you’ll find all of the essential amenities and facilities you would expect. Along with a couple of cafés and eateries, you can do some duty-free shopping or pick up a souvenir from one of the many gift shops. The airport also provides travelers with free Wi-Fi and is home to a couple of airport lounges.

Airport Information - Departing

Kuala Lumpur International Airport is the primary airport serving Kuala Lumpur and Malaysia’s busiest situated - around 45 km from the capital. Getting to the airport from central Kuala Lumpur is easy with public transport routes available. There are rail links to the airport which will take around 30 minutes, or you can hop on one of the public bus services instead. The airport offers an excellent range of facilities and services for travelers to enjoy. As well as its many restaurants, cafés and fast food chains, the airport is home to plenty of travel and retail shops as well as duty-free shopping. You can also enjoy additional amenities such as rest zones to catch up on some sleep, children’s play areas and spa centers.

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, often known as Subang Airport, is Kuala Lumpur’s secondary airport offering a selection of domestic and regional flights. There are shuttle bus services available which can take you to and from the city center if you don’t want to take a taxi. The airport itself offers a decent range of amenities to keep travelers happy including a few restaurants and cafés as well as duty-free and retail shopping. You can also enjoy free Wi-Fi during your stay or wait in the airport lounge for a premium airport experience.

What to Expect in Langkawi

There are plenty of hotels in Langkawi catering for every budget. UAE nationals travelling to Malaysia are entitled to enter the country on a visa-free basis for up to 90 days at a time. You can expect warm weather across the year in Langkawi, with the hottest time of year falling between February to April with average highs of around 34 degrees. You will need to put your clocks forward by four hours to get on local time in Langkawi, while the driest time of year in the region is between December to March.

If you're planning a stopover in the Malaysian capital, check out our guide to the best things to do in Kuala Lumpur: the low-down on KL and also read about the best places to visit in Malaysia.