Travelling from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Penang International Airport to Langkawi International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 40 minutes.
George Town and Langkawi share the UTC+8 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Every week, there are 101 Penang International Airport to Langkawi International Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off early, opt for the 09:20 AirAsia flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 20:10 with AirAsia.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your PEN to LGK flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Penang International Airport to Langkawi International Airport, so jetting off to Langkawi (and then visiting more of Malaysia!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is AirAsia.
With 77.05% of its services arriving as planned, flydubai is the most punctual carrier offering PEN to LGK flights.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Penang International Airport to Langkawi International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between PEN and LGK:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)
$22 is currently the best price for a one-way Penang International Airport to Langkawi International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $35. These prices can change depending on demand.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from PEN to LGK.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Penang International Airport to Langkawi International Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from PEN to LGK by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Penang International Airport to Langkawi International Airport.
Handy information about Penang International Airport (PEN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Penang International Airport, 69.54% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Penang International Airport from central George Town, it'll take around 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near PEN. Whether you're catching an early flight from Penang International Airport to Langkawi International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Langkawi International Airport (LGK)
Consider staying in a hotel near LGK if you have a late Penang International Airport to Langkawi International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own pace with a Langkawi International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Anytime Resources, Pic A Place or Green Motion and experience more of Langkawi and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Langkawi International Airport about three weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to central Langkawi
Langkawi International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from central Langkawi. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)
April is the most popular month for flights from Penang International Airport to Langkawi International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Langkawi in February.
When reserving your flight from Penang International Airport to Langkawi International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Langkawi, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PEN to LGK sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malaysia
Langkawi has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Malaysia you'll want to see. Around 274 kilometres east of Langkawi, a trip to Kota Bharu will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Malaysia, consider Kuala Lumpur, about 418 kilometres south-east of Langkawi. Petronas Twin Towers, KL Tower Mini Zoo and KLCC Park are among its highlights.