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Getting To Langkawi Malaysia
Langkawi is easily accessible by air and by sea. The Langkawi International Airport is at Padang Matsirat, about 20 km from Kuah. The airport is modern and can accommodate large commercial jets. Malaysia Airlines (MAS) flies several times a day to Langkawi from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). Flights are also connected to the major airports in the country.There are now direct flights to Langkawi from London, Osaka and Taipei. AirAsia the budget airline, also flies regularly to Langkawi from Kuala Lumpur. In addition, Silk Air operates four times weekly from Singapore.
Ferry boats take off at scheduled times daily from Kuala Kedah and Kuala Perlis to Langkawi. The journey takes about 1 hour 15 minutes and 45 minutes respectively. There is also a ferry service between Penang and Langkawi taking about 2 hours 30 minutes. Visitors opting to travel by road will have to take the excellent North-South Expressway to Kuala Kedah or Kuala Perlis. Car parking facilities are conveniently available at both jetty points. Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (Malayan Railway) provides economical and comfortable rail services from Kuala Lumpur to Alor Star and Arau. At Alor Star or Arau, take a taxi or bus to Kuala Kedah or Kuala Perlis respectively, for your ferry to Langkawi.
Moving around in Langkawi is fairly easy. A very good road infrastructure covers all the important sites with clear signage. If you do not want to go on guided tours, you can always self-drive (remember in Malaysia to drive on the left side of the road). Car rental facilities (including motorcycles) are available at the airport or at the Jetty Point. For foreign visitors, an international driving licence is required