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
Malaysia Airlines and budget carrier AirAsia provide direct air services from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) to Langkawi.
There are direct flights to Langkawi from London twice a week.
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. Labels: Getting to Langkawi Island |
Langkawi's
designated Duty Free Port status makes
shopping here quite fun and very popular. It
carries the largest selection. Enjoying duty
free status within Malaysia makes Langkawi a
great place to pick up some superb bargains
during your holiday, although it is neither
as cheap, nor is there as much variety as
you will find in Kuala Lumpur. There is a
large mall called Langkawi Fair, where you
can pick up the best bargains, and one of
the best places to go shopping for luxury
goods is the Langkawi Parade, where you can
browse the high-end boutiques. For souvenir
hunting, it's a good idea to wander through
the markets along the harbour front and pick
up locally produced handicrafts such as
Langkawi Craft Complex.
