Langkawi Airport and Jetty are the way those who want to travel and enjoy the beauty of Langkawi Geopark. You need to read this guide first. Either you use Langkawi Airport or Langkawi Jetty to enter the beautiful island here.
1.TAKE THE FERRY TO LANGKAWI
Kuala Perlis Ferry Terminal and Kuala Kedah Ferry Terminal
If you plan to come to Langkawi, the ferry is the main transportation to this legendary island. You can take the ferry from two terminals namely Kuala Perlis and Kuala Kedah.
Ferry Tickets
For both terminals, an application has been introduced to facilitate tourists, namely the Cuti- Cuti Langkawi. This app can be downloaded on Google Play and App Store to facilitate online ticket purchases. However, ticket counters are still available at the terminal to facilitate tourists.
Often the earliest ferry departs from Kuala Perlis Jetty to Langkawi starting as early as 7:00 am and the last one is always at 7:00 pm. However, if there is a special celebration or school holiday, usually extra trips will be provided for the convenience of tourists.
Important facts:
- Make sure that the ticket purchased is the same as the registered identity card and that it needs to be kept/displayed when moving into the waiting room and into the ferry.
- For peak times, please ensure that you purchase tickets in advance to avoid running out of ferry tickets and have to queue at the counter for a long time.
Here we include rates for tickets from Kuala Kedah and Kuala Perlis.
| TERMINAL | JETI KUALA PERLIS (1 PERSON) | JETI KUALA KEDAH (1 PERSON) |
| Distance | ETA 1 hour 15 minutes | ETA 1 hour 45 minutes |
| Adult Ticket -12 and above (MYKAD) | RM 21.00 | RM 26.50 |
| Child Ticket – aged 3 until 12 (MYKID) | RM 16.00 | RM 20.50 |
| Adult Ticket Non Mykad (foreigner) -12 and above | RM 27.00 | RM 34.50 |
| Child Ticket Non Mykid (foreigner) – aged 3 until 12 | RM 19.50 | RM 25.50 |
**Ticket prices may change from time to time especially festive seasons.
How to get to Langkawi by ferry
You can safely park in Kuala Perlis as well as in Kuala Kedah by referring to the parking agent available at the jetty. Then, you can go straight into the waiting room when your ferry will depart in less than an hour. This journey by sea is an easy road and at the same time it will provide an exciting experience.
After reaching Langkawi Ferry Terminal, you can use services such as:
- Car rental Langkawi
- Langkawi Bike
- Taxi
- Van
Tip: If you want to save while on vacation is that you can order online for the hotel as well as the transportation you need. But beware of scammers who always want your money!
2.BOARDING FLIGHT
For those of you who want a vacation that takes not too long and tiringly, the option of going to Langkawi by flight is the right choice. This is because Langkawi provides an international airport that has the best and wide facilities to welcome you here. The airport is located at Padang Matsirat, Langkawi and only takes about 10 minutes to 15 minutes to Chenang Beach.
A wide selection of airlines you can choose from such as AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and Firefly. These airlines sometimes make attractive discounts. If you are from Kuala Lumpur, it only takes you 1 hour to reach Langkawi. Even if you are from Penang, it only takes you about 15 minutes to 30 minutes to reach Langkawi Airport. Therefore, you do not have to spend time and get tired of driving while using this air transport.
How to book a flight ticket to Langkawi
So as a traveller who wants to save, you always follow ads and posts that advertise airline tickets to allow you to cut costs. This is one of the websites you can visit to book flight ticket
An easy way for you to book is by visiting the website of the airline you want. If you choose a company like AirAsia, you can browse the AirAsia website and if you want to be easier, you can download the AirAsia app and give the ticket online. You can also make a walk-in purchase at the flight ticket counter at your nearest airport.
Tip: Plan your trip and if you choose a flight as a transportation to Langkawi, make sure you book your flight tickets in advance to get a cheaper ticket price.
USING A CARGO/ BRING YOUR OWN VEHICLE
A tourist who first time to go to Langkawi, you must be wondering how to bring own vehicle but don’t know how.
Let me explain to you one by one for the alternative methods to Langkawi. Cargo is also a water transport that can carry passengers as well as heavy goods/vehicles. So, you can bring your vehicle into Langkawi using this cargo. Although the place to take own vehicle to Langkawi is the same as the ferry jetty, the arrival jetty is not at the same ferry terminal but at Tanjung Lembung, Langkawi. The time taken is about 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours to reach the destination.
There are several companies that offer cargo services for bringing in these passengers and private vehicles.
- Langkawi Auto Express
- Langkawi Ro Ro
- Wantas
If you are not using a vehicle, the booking is still possible for passengers only. But it’s more cost-effective if you use ferry services and you also save your time.
Cargo ticket booking
Before you take your vehicle to Langkawi, you need to make an online booking on the website or you can walk in if you live close to Kuala Perlis Ferry Terminal and Kuala Kedah Ferry Terminal. There are several important documents that you need to upload during registration among them are motorcar grant, driver’s IC and so on. Here, too, you can see the cruise schedule for the company you choose and customize to your itinerary.
Cargo Ticket Booking Rate (Langkawi Auto)
Entrance trip to Langkawi Island using cargo
Please ensure that you are at the jetty at least 1 hours and 30 minutes early to make your affairs easier. Upon reaching the jetty, you will need to display the ticket booked to the staff on duty and the staff will pick up the ticket. Then you will wait until it is your vehicle’s turn to get into the cargo.
Upon completion, you can get out of the vehicle and move around the cargo. Generally, this cargo has 3 floors namely:
Level 1: The vehicle parking
Level 2: Air-conditioned and hangout seats while taking the sea breeze outside
Level 3: Air-conditioned seating
Once you’ve arrived, you can use your own vehicle to get to the interesting places in Langkawi Island and return to the peninsula in the same way. This method is very effective and worth it for tourists who want to travel for a longer time as there is no need to rent a vehicle anymore. Furthermore, each carrying item does not need to be transfer like ferry or flight and only needs to be well arranged in the car. Then can rent a car here with Langkawisky.com
Conclusion, there are three easy ways to get to Langkawi have vacation. Langkawi Airport and Jetty is one of the way. This article is expected to provide some additional and complete info to those of you who want to come to Langkawi Island for the first time or repeat again in a different way.
Happy holidays and welcome to Langkawi Island.
