Why go
- District of Kedah in Malaysia.
- Served by Langkawi International Airport (LGK).
History
Langkawi, officially known as Langkawi, the Jewel of Kedah, is a duty-free island and an archipelago of 99 islands located some 30 kilometres (19 mi) off the coast of northwestern Malaysia and a few kilometres south of Ko Tarutao, adjacent to the Thai border. Politically, it is an administrative district of Kedah, with Kuah as its largest town. Langkawi was developed as a tourist destination in the 1980s, and Pantai Cenang is the island's most popular beach and tourist area.
Restaurants & places to go
Pizza, Restaurant · They make good and cheap Indian food for breakfast and lunch. Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-03:00
Burger, Sandwich, International, Breakfast, Grill, Malaysian, Local, Coffee Shop, Restaurant · breakfast until 12:00 Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00…
German, Regional, Restaurant · German restaurant and bistro Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options, halal · 115 Jalan Pantai Cenang, Langkawi, 07000 · getchwundahaus.business.site
Coffee Shop, Malaysian, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-00:00 Features: takeaway · oldtown.com.my
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00 Features: takeaway
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 14:00-23:30; Fr-Sa 16:00-23:30 · tripadvisor.com.my
Indoor
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:30-15:30,18:30-22:30; Mo off · galloneroitalianrestaurant.business.site
Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Ice Cream, Sandwich, Tapas, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-23:00 · hugginhippo.com
Steak House, Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Mo 12:00-2:15, 18:00-22:15 We 18:00-22:15 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options, halal, air… · jakes.com.my
Fusion, Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 16:00-23:00 · marriott.com
Fish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 17:00-01:00
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-16:00, 18:00-22:00
Tapas, Italian, Pasta, Pizza, Western, Spanish, Breakfast, Steak, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 08:00-23:00
Malaysian, International, Western, Breakfast, Chinese, Restaurant · Malaysian/International restaurant · fatcupid.com.my
Cake, Malaysian, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Cafe · Opening hours: Sa-Th 09:00-18:00 · lot 12 lot 12, Tropical resort, Jalan Teluk Baru,, Pantai Tengah, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia, 07000 · juiceloungejuicebar.com
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 18:00-21:00 · Jalan Ulu Melaka, 07000 · facebook.com
French, Savory Pancakes, Pancake, Breakfast, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:30-15:00, Mo-Su 19:00-23:00 · Jalan Pantai Cenang
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 18:00-02:00
Indian, Arab, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-00:00
Local, Indian, Cafe · Opening hours: 24/7 · 07000
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant
Arab, Indian, Western, Italian, Local, Restaurant · Arab/Indian restaurant
Indonesian, Burger, Breakfast, Kebab, Malaysian, Coffee Shop, Thai, Restaurant · Indonesian/Burger restaurant
American, Breakfast, Malaysian, Restaurant · American/Breakfast restaurant
Korean, Restaurant · Korean restaurant
Chinese, Thai, Restaurant · Chinese/Thai restaurant
Turkish, Restaurant · Turkish restaurant
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
Western, Restaurant · Western restaurant
Fish And Chips, Restaurant · Fish And Chips restaurant
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant · Jalan Pantai Tengah
Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7
Ice Cream · Features: takeaway
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · starbucks.com
Chicken, Restaurant · Opening hours: Sa-Th 12:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:00-22:30 · marriott.com
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · fatfroglangkawi.com
Breakfast, Cafe · Breakfast cafe
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant · 1296 Jalan Chandek Kura, 07000
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Airports
Langkawi International Airport (LGK) 7.3 km to the centre
Langkawi, 02, MY — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 8 airlines (AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Malindo Air, Firefly…) · direct flights to 5 destinations incl. Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Kuching (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 8 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- AirAsia AK (A320) · 4 routes: Kuala Lumpur, Kuching, Penang, Singapore
- Malaysia Airlines MH (ATR 72, A319, A320, 734, 737-800) · 4 routes: Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur*, Penang*, Singapore*
- Malindo Air OD (ATR 72, 737-900) · 3 routes: Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Penang
- Firefly FY (ATR 72) · 2 routes: Kuala Lumpur, Penang
- American Airlines AA (737) · 1 route: Kuala Lumpur
- SilkAir MI (A319, A320) · 1 route: Singapore
- Singapore Airlines Cargo SQ (A319, A320) · 1 route: Singapore*
- Tiger Airways TR (A320) · 1 route: Singapore
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR) 69 km to the centre
Alor Satar, 02, MY — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 4 airlines (Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, Firefly, Malindo Air) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- Malaysia Airlines MH (734, 737-800, ATR 72) · 2 routes: Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur*
- AirAsia AK (A320) · 1 route: Kuala Lumpur
- Firefly FY (ATR 72) · 1 route: Kuala Lumpur
- Malindo Air OD (ATR 72) · 1 route: Kuala Lumpur
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Khoun Khan Airport 47 km to the centre
91, TH
Getting there by ferry
Kuah Jetty
Ferry terminal · 7.7 km from the centre
Kuah Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 7.8 km from the centre
Awana Pier
Ferry terminal · 12 km from the centre · Star Cruise
Telaga Harbor
Ferry terminal · 12 km from the centre
Wantas RoRo
Ferry route
Satun - Langkawi
Ferry route
Kuah Jetty - Kuala Perlis Ferry Terminal
Ferry route
Ko Lipe - Langkawi
Ferry route
Ko Lipe - Langkawi Telaga Harbour
Ferry route
Koh Lipe – Langkawi (Telaga Harbor)
Ferry route
Kuah Jetty - Kuala Kedah Jetty
Ferry route
Penang to Langkawi (Currently Unavailable)
Ferry route
Where to stay
Jalan Tanjung Rhu, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia · fourseasons.com
PT 313, Jalan Pantai Kok, Teluk Nibung, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia · ritzcarlton.com
Jalan Pantai Beringin, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia · marriott.com
Jln Teluk Datai, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia · thedatai.com
Pantai Kok, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia · thedanna.com
Jln Teluk Datai, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia · marriott.com
Lot PT, 701, Jalan Pantai Tengah, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia · marriott.com
Lot 78, Jalan Kuala Muda, 07100 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia · ombakvillalangkawi.com
Pantai Cenang, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia · pelangiresort.com
No 1 PT 4001 Mukim Darul Aman Persiaran Mutiara 2 Mukim Kuah, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia · adyahotellangkawi.com
The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa Jalan Pantai, Jalan Dato Syed Omar, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia · marriott.com
Jalan Penarak, Kuah, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia · highotel.com.my
Jalan Taman Pelangi, 07100 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia · dayangbaylangkawi.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kr2Mrtjk_U · Karung Berkunci 200 Burau Bay, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia · berjayahotel.com
No 14, Kampung Mawat, Ulu Melaka, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia · facebook.com
119, Kg Nyior Chabang Atas, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia · sembilan.co
LOT 1895, Jalan Ulu Melaka, Kampung Padang Gaong, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia · hangouts.com.my
8PCJ+QH, Lot 1947 A, Jalan Pantai Cenang, Mukim, Kampung Gelam, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia · kunangkunangresort.com
NO6. LOT 661 JALAN PADANG GAONG BATU ASAH. PULAU LANGKAWI, 07000 Kuah, Kedah, Malaysia · booking.com
Jalan Pantai Chenang, Mukim Kedawang, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia · casadelmar-langkawi.com
Landmark Cenang, Jalan Lye, Jalan Pantai Cenang, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia · booking.com
Lot 2500, Jalan Pantai Cenang, Kampung Lubok Buaya, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia · all.accor.com
2827, Kampung Dato Syed Nahar, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia · chillglobalhotel.com
2, Jl. Teluk Baru, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia · fuukavilla.asia
1 Ocean Front Estate, Bukit Benggali, Kuah, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia · theoceanresidence.com
PT 3167, Jalan Beringin, Kampung Penarak, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia · coralreefsresort.com
Lot 2606, Jalan Pantai Chenang, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia · cenangplazahotel.com
Jalan Teluk Baru, Jalan Pantai Tengah, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia · frangipanilangkawi.com
Jalan Pantai Tengah, Pantai Tengah, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia · tropicalresortlangkawi.my
Lot 570, Mukim, Kampung Telok, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia · singgahsanavillalangkawi.top
LOT 37, Jalan Kuala Muda, Mukim, 07100 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia · coconutbeachvillalangkawi.com
Jalan Dato' Syed Omar, 07000, Langkawi, Kedah Kuah, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia · ramadalangkawimarina.com
Jalan Chandek Kura, Jalan Chandekura, Kampung Bukit Lembu, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia · facebook.com
Recreation Park LUBUK SEMILANG, Jalan Padang Gaong, Kuah, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia · panoramaresort.asia
33A, Jalan Batu Belah Batu Bertangkup, Kampung Bukit Lembu, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia · halcyondayslangkawi.top
Batu 3/4 A14-15, Pokok Asam Pulau, Kuah, 07000 Kuah, Kedah, Malaysia · facebook.com
LANGKAPURI RESORT LOT PT 895, Jalan Pantai Cenang, PANTAI CENANG, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia · langkapuri.com
Lot 2764 pantai cenang, Jalan Kuala Muda, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia · lavigoresort.com
07100 16, Jalan Pantai Cenang, Kampung Lubok Buaya, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia · beststarresort.com
Lot 398, Mk. Kuah, Keilbang, 07000 Langkawi, Malaysia · grandconlangkawi.com
Kampung, Mukim, Jalan Kuala Muda, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia · centurylangkasuka.com
Pantai Cenang, Mukim, Darul Aman, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia · malibestresort.com
Jalan Pantai Cenang, Mukim Kedawang, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia · landconshotel.com
Jalan Pandak Mayah 1, Pusat Bandar Kuah, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia · discoverasr.com
1210, Jalan Kg. Bukit Tangga, Simpang Kenyum, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia · narainnlangkawi.my.canva.site
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Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Langkawi International Airport (LGK); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: LGK has direct flights to 5 destinations on 8 airlines (incl. Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Kuching). By water: 4 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Kuah Jetty, 7.7 km); routes include Wantas RoRo, Satun - Langkawi, Kuah Jetty - Kuala Perlis Ferry Terminal.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Langkawi Island. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
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Tours & experiences
Sightseeing
Boat Tour
Boat Tour
Sightseeing
Sightseeing