🌊 Southeast Asia

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Langkawi

An hour’s flight from Kuala Lumpur, or a ferry crossing from the Kedah coast.

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Langkawi International Airport (LGK)
Padang Matsirat, Langkawi

The island’s gateway, about ten minutes from Pantai Cenang, with flights to Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Singapore and Johor Bahru.

Main airportDomestic flights
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Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Sepang, Selangor

The main hub from Europe, with flights of about an hour to Langkawi on Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia and Batik Air.

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Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Singapore

A well-connected alternative with non-stop flights from Paris and onward services to Langkawi on AirAsia and Scoot.

AlternativeNon-stop from Paris
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Malaysia Airlines
Kuala Lumpur – Langkawi

Malaysia’s national airline, with flights between Kuala Lumpur International Airport and Langkawi and connections from Europe.

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🌐Official websitemalaysiaairlines.comβ†’
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AirAsia
Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Singapore – Langkawi

The low-cost airline with the widest network to Langkawi: Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor Bahru and Singapore.

Low costDomestic flights
🌐Official websiteairasia.comβ†’
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Langkawi Ferry Line
Kuala Perlis / Kuala Kedah – Kuah

Daily ferries to Kuah jetty from Kuala Perlis (about 1 h 15) and Kuala Kedah (about 1 h 45), bookable online.

FerryYear-round
🌐Official websitelangkawiferryline.comβ†’
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MDAC arrival card
Entering Malaysia

A free online form to complete within three days before arrival; French and most EU citizens can then stay visa-free for up to 90 days.

FormalitiesOnline
🌐Official websiteimigresen-online.imi.gov.myβ†’
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Boats to Koh Lipe
Telaga and Kuah – Koh Lipe

Seasonal crossings of about 1 h 30 from mid-October to late May with Telaga Terminal or Tigerline, immigration on departure. Check timetables before travelling.

ThailandHigh season
🌐Official websitetelagaterminal.comβ†’
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Tourism tax and duty-free
Whole archipelago

Foreigners pay a tourism tax of 10 ringgit per room per night, as a rough guide, while alcohol and chocolate are sold duty-free.

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