Travelling from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK): what you need to know
Langkawi is one hour ahead of Phuket and follows the UTC+8 timezone.
To ensure you get on your HKT to LGK flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time like February? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Phuket International Airport to Langkawi International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between HKT and LGK:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Penang International Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)
RM226 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Phuket International Airport to Langkawi International Airport flight. A return flight starts at RM436. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from HKT to LGK, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when looking for a flight from Phuket International Airport to Langkawi International Airport.
Snapping up cheap flights from HKT to LGK couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Phuket International Airport to Langkawi International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Of all flights departing from Phuket International Airport, 65.93% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Phuket International Airport from central Phuket, it'll take around 50 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to HKT? If you've booked an early flight from Phuket International Airport to Langkawi International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Langkawi International Airport (LGK)
If you're coming in on a late Phuket International Airport to Langkawi International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near LGK:
Travel at your own speed with a Langkawi International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Anytime Resources, Pic A Place or Green Motion and discover more of Langkawi and beyond.
Booking your ride from Langkawi International Airport around three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to central Langkawi
Langkawi International Airport to the centre of Langkawi has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
When to fly to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)
April is the most popular month for flights from Phuket International Airport to Langkawi International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Langkawi in February.
Lock in your flight from Phuket International Airport to Langkawi International Airport for February if you want to explore Langkawi during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HKT to LGK around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malaysia
Langkawi has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Malaysia waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres east of Langkawi, a trip to Kota Bharu will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan.
Kuala Lumpur is another well-known destination in Malaysia and is around 418 kilometres south-east of Langkawi. No trip is complete without dropping by Petronas Twin Towers, KL Tower Mini Zoo and KLCC Park.