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 June
Estimated hotel price
₹ 10237
1 night at 3-star hotel
Langkawi in June
Estimated hotel price
₹ 10237
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 8 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Langkawi from India departs from Chennai and takes around 8h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Langkawi is to pick up a car hire from Penang, which is about 121 km from Langkawi. You’ll find branches of keddy by Europcar and Hawk, among others, in Penang.

Plane

When flying to Langkawi, you’ll arrive at Langkawi (LGK), which is located 8 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Langkawi from India departs from Chennai and takes around 8h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Langkawi is to pick up a car hire from Penang, which is about 121 km from Langkawi. You’ll find branches of keddy by Europcar and Hawk, among others, in Penang.

Airports near Langkawi

LGKLangkawi
AORAlor Setar
PENPenang Intl

Airlines serving Langkawi

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (853 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 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 Dayang Bay Resort Langkawi, Langkawi offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 4,729 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 19,841 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Tropical Resort Langkawi and Landcons Hotel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Langkawi

Most booked hotels in Langkawi

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Berjaya Langkawi Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 11,605+
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The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 14,477+
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Bayview Hotel Langkawi
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,157+
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Resorts World Langkawi
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,236+
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De Baron Resort
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
₹ 2,110+
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Hiring a car in Langkawi

Hiring a car in Langkawi costs ₹ 1,783 per day, on average, or ₹ 3,566 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Langkawi.

Expect to pay ₹ 38 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 ₹ 460 and ₹ 613. Compact (Perodua Axia or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Langkawi, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Langkawi costs ₹ 1,783 per day, on average, or ₹ 3,566 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Langkawi.

Expect to pay ₹ 38 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 ₹ 460 and ₹ 613. Compact (Perodua Axia or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Langkawi, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.

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