Transport

Air Langkawi has its own international airport that has flights from Phuket, Singapore, Germany and other foreign destinations as well as local flights on a daily basis.

The airport at Padang Mat Sirat is about 20 km from Kuah and 14 km from the beach resorts in Pantai Cenang. Malaysia Airlines and Pelangi Air operate daily flights between Kuala Lumpur and Langkawi (direct) and via Penang.

Departure tax RM 45.00 per person is levied on passengers leaving Malaysia on international flights (inclusive of Singapore and Brunei). RM 6.00 per person is levied on passengers/take off on domestic flights.

By Train There is a commonly used train service, Express Langkawi, which services Kuala Lumpur to Alor Setar (Kedah) or Arau (Perlis). From Alor Setar or Arau, one can rely on public transportation such buses or taxis that travel to Kuala Kedah and Kuala Perlis respectively. Once at Kuala Kedah or Kuala Perlis, one can then travel to Langkawi via the ferry services.

By Boat Ferries departing for Langkawi can be caught at Kuala Perlis, Penang and Pak Bara in Malaysia as well from Satun in Thailand. All ferries departing from Langkawi leave from the ferry terminal at Jetty Point just south of Khua town or from the newer departure point at Teluk Baru jetty in Pantai Tengah.

Road transport on Langkawi Once on the island, transport can be fairly expensive in comparison with other parts of Malaysia. There is a local bus service, that costs very little but buses are few and it is usually easier, though dearer, to hail a passing taxi. Motorbikes and cars can be hired quite readily and if staying for any length of time, may prove more economical.

NOTE: The information above is meant guide only and subject to change.