Flying from London to Langkawi International Airport (LGK): What you need to know
London has plenty of airports to start your journey from. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Langkawi International Airport (LGK). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
The timezone in Langkawi is UTC+8, which is eight hours ahead of London. Langkawi International Airport is located in Langkawi.
Your flight from London to LGK won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from London to LGK even cheaper by adding a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search to discover where you could make a quick stop. Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is an option when taking off from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Located around 31 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Langkawi International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
68.18% of flights leaving from London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Make the most of your trip with a stopover on your flight from London to Langkawi International Airport. Changi International Airport (SIN) is one of the options between London Gatwick Airport and LGK.
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your London to LGK flight, stay in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
As far as flight punctuality goes, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
From central London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to arrive by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your London to Langkawi International Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Stansted Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're setting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights reach their destinations as expected. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
About Langkawi International Airport (LGK)
If you're coming in on a late flight from London to Langkawi International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near LGK:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Langkawi International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Anytime Resources, Pic A Place or Green Motion to explore Langkawi and beyond.
Booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your London to Langkawi International Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Langkawi International Airport is Rs92,651. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs168,615. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to LGK. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Affordable London to Langkawi International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from London to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding your trip dates. February is the quietest month to go to Langkawi. August is when most people book flights from London to Langkawi International Airport (LGK), which may be perfect if you're after more action.
When booking your London to LGK flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Langkawi, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 31ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from London to Langkawi International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC and 30ºC.
More about Langkawi
Once you've booked your flight from London to Langkawi International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Langkawi:
SKYDIVE and Langkawi Marine Park are just the start of the big attractions to put on your Langkawi to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Langkawi.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kota Bharu is just one of the many cities in Malaysia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Langkawi. Around 274 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Istana Negeri Kelantan, Museum Of Islamic Culture and Masjid Al Karomah.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Malaysia, consider Ipoh, roughly 241 kilometres south-east of Langkawi. Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple and Zen Gardens, Ipoh Railway Station and Ipoh Old Town are highlights.
