By Road
Visitors travelling by road have to drive to Kuala Kedah or Kuala Perlis on the north-western coast of Peninsular Malaysia, the main take-off points by ferry to Langkawi. The journey from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Kedah takes about six hours while Kuala Perlis is an additional hour away. Car parking facilities are available at both jetties.
By Rail
Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) or Malayan Railway provides comfortable and economical rail services from Kuala Lumpur to Alor Setar and Arau. From Alor Setar or Arau, you can take a taxi or bus to Kuala Kedah or Kuala Perlis respectively and then proceed by ferry to Langkawi. For reservations please contact hours while Kuala Perlis is an additional hour away. Car parking facilities are available at both jetties.
KTMB Tel: +603 2267 1200 / 1 300 88 5862
By Air
Langkawi International Airport (Tel: +604 955 1311) at Padang Matsirat is about 20km from Kuah and 8km from the beach resort of Pantai Cenang. Langkawi is easily accessible from Malaysia’s main gateway, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), via the national carrier Malaysia Airlines and Malindo Air. Langkawi is also accessible from the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang via Malindo Air and Firefly. The budget carrier AirAsia flies to Langkawi from KLIA2. Langkawi can also be accessed from other parts of the country such as the neighbouring state of Penang (via AirAsia and Firefly). Visitors from Singapore can fly in to Langkawi via AirAsia and Scoot Air. AirAsia and China Southern connects Langkawi to Guangzhou in China.
Malaysia Airlines Tel: 1 300 88 3000 / +603 7843 3000
AirAsia Tel: 1600 85 8888
Silk Air Tel: +603 2692 3122
Malindo Air Tel: +603 7841 5388
Firefly Tel: +604 955 9622
By Sea
Ferry Services
Express ferries provide regular services daily to Langkawi from both Kuala Kedah and Kuala Perlis. The journey to Langkawi from Kuala Kedah and Kuala Perlis takes about 1 hour 30 minutes and 1 hour 15 minutes respectively. The journey from Penang to Langkawi by ferry takes about 2 hours 30 minutes. For enquiries and reservations please contact:
Kuala Kedah/Kuala Perlis – Langkawi
Ferryline Ventures Sdn. Bhd.
No. 81 & 83, Persiaran Bunga Raya
Langkawi Mall Phase 11
07000 Langkawi.
Langkawi Tel: +604 966 3988 / 8988 / 5889
Kuala Kedah Tel: +604 762 6295 / 6296
Kuala Perlis Tel: +604 985 1899 / 2690
Penang – Langkawi
Fast Ferry Ventures Sdn. Bhd.
No. 2, 1st Floor Green Hall
10200 Penang.
Tel: +604 262 0802
Langkawi – Penang
Fast Ferry Ventures Sdn. Bhd.
Counter No. 5, Satellite Complex Terminal Jetty
07000 Kuah, Langkawi
Tel: +604 966 0521
Satun (Thailand) – Langkawi
Langkawi Ferry Services Sdn. Bhd.
Counter No. F3S, Satellite Complex Terminal Jetty
07000 Kuah, Langkawi
Tel: +604 966 1125
Cruises
A novel way to take a holiday to Langkawi is by cruise ship. Cruises are of varying duration depending on the ports of call en route to Langkawi. Embarkation points are at Port Klang and Singapore. For enquiries on cruise packages, contact your travel agent or the various cruise operators.
Star Cruises Tel: +603 2161 7798
Fast Fact
Climate
Mean annual temperature is between 24ºC and 33ºC. The dry season is from November to March.
Rent a Car (Hire and Drive)
Self-Drive car rental services are available on the island. Visitors are advised to rent from agencies with valid permits. Remember to drive on the left side of the road in Malaysia. You are advised to look out for wildlife crossing while driving. For foreign visitors, an international driving licence is required.
Non-Working Days
Government offices are closed on Fridays and Saturdays but open on Sundays.
Banks and Money Changers
Banks and money changers are located in Kuah Town and Pantai Cenang. Banks are open from 9.30am to 4pm from Mondays to Fridays. Money can be changed at most hotels, banks and at the airport.
Phones
Tourists are highly recommended to bring along their own mobile phone. Local sim cards can be purchased at a minimum cost at most convenience stores.
Medical Services
Twenty-four hour medical service is available at Klinik Mahsuri (Tel: +604 961 0961), a 10-minute drive from Kuah Town. Most clinics are located in Kuah.
