By Air

Malaysia Airlines and budget carrier Air Asia provide direct air services from the Kuala Lumpur international Airport (KLIA) and KLIA2 respectively to Langkawi. Firefly services are from Penang to Langkawi. There are also flights direct from Singapore by SilkAir.

By Road

Drive to Kuala Kedah or Kuala Perlis on the mainland – these are 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 Rail

Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) or Malayan Railway provides economical and comfortable rail services from Kuala Lumpur to Alor Setar in Kedah and Arau in Perlis (north of Kedah). From these points, take a taxi or bus to Kuala Kedah or 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 stopover for Star Cruise, one of the largest luxury cruise lines in the world.