Travelling from Penang Airport (PEN) to Langkawi Airport (LGK): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Penang Airport to Langkawi Airport is 35 minutes.
George Town and Langkawi are in the same timezone, UTC+8.
Flights from PEN to LGK start from 07:15 — the first with Firefly. The last departure is at 20:30 with AirAsia. In total, there are 41 weekly Penang Airport to Langkawi Airport flights.
Your PEN to LGK flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
You can fly nonstop to Langkawi, Malaysia. Book a ticket with one of these carriers offering direct flights from Penang Airport to Langkawi Airport:
AirAsia is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With an impressive 92.86% of services arriving as scheduled, flydubai has the best on-time performance for PEN to LGK flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Penang Airport to Langkawi Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between PEN and LGK:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Penang Airport (PEN) to Langkawi Airport (LGK)
Rs4,764 is the lowest price for a one-way Penang Airport to Langkawi Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs9,176. These prices may change based on availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from PEN to LGK if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Penang Airport to Langkawi Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from PEN to LGK by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Penang Airport to Langkawi Airport.
Handy information about Penang Airport (PEN)
68% of flights that depart Penang Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Penang Airport is around 16 kilometres from central George Town. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 55 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Penang Airport to Langkawi Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near PEN:
Arriving at Langkawi Airport (LGK)
Consider staying in a hotel near LGK if you're taking a late Penang Airport to Langkawi Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Follow your own route with a Langkawi Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Anytime Resources, Pic A Place or Green Motion and venture far and wide through Langkawi and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Langkawi Airport about three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Langkawi Airport (LGK)
May is the busiest month for flights from Penang Airport to Langkawi Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Langkawi in March.
The warmest month in Langkawi is February, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your flights from Penang Airport to Langkawi Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 24ºC and 30ºC. Look for cheap tickets from PEN to LGK sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Malaysia
You've done Langkawi, now it's time to discover other corners of Malaysia. Journey about 274 kilometres east to Kota Bharu to check off its leading attractions. From Istana Negeri Kelantan to Museum Of Islamic Culture and Siti Khadijah Market, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Malaysia, consider Kuala Lumpur, about 418 kilometres south-east of Langkawi. Petronas Twin Towers, Sky Terrace KL Tower and Warisan Merdeka Tower are highlights.
