By Road Drive to Kuala Kedah or Kuala Perlis, 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 another hour away.
By Air Travelling by air is the most popular way for international tourists to arrive and the international airport is clean, spacious and modern. Airlines flying to Langkawi are
Malaysia Airlines from Kuala Lumpur (KLIA) Silk Air from Singapore, and Air Asia from Singapore Firefly from Penang and Kuala Lumpur (Subang Airport) as well as the budget carrier Air Asia from Kuala Lumpur (LCC Terminal)
Special Note: If you have to transfer between KLIA & KLCC terminal in Kuala Lumpur, please allow an extra 45 minutes for the transfer alone.
By Rail Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) or Malayan Railway provides economical and comfortable rail services from Kuala Lumpur to Alor Star in Kedah and Arau in Perlis (north of Kedah). From these points, take a taxi or bus Kuala Kedah and Kuala Perlis for your ferry to Langkawi.
By Sea Express ferries provide regular services daily to Langkawi from both Kuala Kedah and Kuala Perlis. The journey takes about 1 hour 15 minutes and 45 minutes respectively. From Penang to Langkawi the ferry takes about 2 hours 30 minutes. The island is also a stopover for Star Cruises, one of the largest luxury cruise lines in the world. Ferry Services Other options for travel to Langkawi include ferries from Kuala Kedah (Kedah), Kuala Perlis (Perlis), and Satun (Thailand) or via speedboat from the small Thai islands of Tarutao for part of the year. There is also a modern ferry terminal located on Langkawi in Kuah that services the many ferries arriving from Malaysia and Thailand : Ferry Terminal
Nearest Travel LinksAirport: - Langkawi airport: 20 km - Ferry: Langkawi Jetty: 1 km