Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Langkawi travel guide

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You're Going to Love Langkawi

Langkawi is a must-see destination in Kedah, Malaysia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Langkawi deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Langkawi

Langkawi in May
Estimated hotel price
₹ 11587
1 night at 3-star hotel
Langkawi in May
Estimated hotel price
₹ 11587
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Langkawi

Plane

When flying to Langkawi, you’ll arrive at Langkawi (LGK), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Langkawi from India departs from Chennai and takes around 7h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Langkawi is to pick up a car hire from Penang, which is about 75 miles from Langkawi. You’ll find branches of Paradise and Xdrive Mobility, among others, in Penang.

Plane

When flying to Langkawi, you’ll arrive at Langkawi (LGK), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Langkawi from India departs from Chennai and takes around 7h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Langkawi is to pick up a car hire from Penang, which is about 75 miles from Langkawi. You’ll find branches of Paradise and Xdrive Mobility, among others, in Penang.

Airports near Langkawi

LGKLangkawi
AORAlor Setar
PENPenang Intl

Airlines serving Langkawi

Lufthansa
Good (8,279 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,592 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,108 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,454 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (983 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,709 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,680 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,388 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,547 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,783 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,522 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,044 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (319 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (681 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,096 reviews)
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Where to stay in Langkawi

From 5-star hotels such as the The St. Regis Langkawi to great affordable options like the Myangkasa Akademi & Resort Langkawi, Langkawi offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 4,357 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 21,395 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Landcons Hotel and Tanjung Puteri Motel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Langkawi

Most booked hotels in Langkawi

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Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa, Langkawi
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 15,073+
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Aloft Langkawi Pantai Tengah
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 10,818+
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Berjaya Langkawi Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 10,253+
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The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 14,885+
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Adya Hotel Kuah Langkawi
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,416+
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The Frangipani Langkawi Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,492+
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Hiring a car in Langkawi

Hiring a car in Langkawi costs ₹ 2,549 per day, on average, or ₹ 5,097 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 19% cheaper than airport locations in Langkawi.

Expect to pay ₹ 108 per litre in Langkawi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,298 and ₹ 1,731. The most frequently booked car type in Langkawi is Full-size (Perodua Bezza or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Perodua Viva or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Langkawi costs ₹ 2,549 per day, on average, or ₹ 5,097 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 19% cheaper than airport locations in Langkawi.

Expect to pay ₹ 108 per litre in Langkawi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,298 and ₹ 1,731. The most frequently booked car type in Langkawi is Full-size (Perodua Bezza or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Perodua Viva or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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