Pantai Kok and Telaga Harbour are about 30 minutes from Langkawi airport. See the transfer price from RM50, the resorts we cover and how to book a driver before you fly.
Pantai Kok, Teluk Burau and Telaga Harbour make up the quiet resort coast on the north-west of Langkawi, with some of the best-known hotels on the island. If you are looking for a Langkawi airport to Pantai Kok transfer, the ride is easy to plan once you know the time, the price and what to book. This guide covers the drive, the transfer price for each car type, the hotels of the zone and how to book a driver before you fly.
How far is Pantai Kok from Langkawi airport?
Pantai Kok is on the north-west of the island. In normal traffic the drive from the airport takes about 30 minutes, and from the Kuah jetty it takes about 35 minutes. The SkyCab and Oriental Village are close by, so many guests of the zone ride the cable car without a long drive.
Ways to get from the airport to Pantai Kok
| Option | Best for | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Airport taxi | Solo travellers and couples | You buy a coupon at the airport counter and the fare is set by area. Farther areas cost more, and there can be a queue when several flights land together. |
| Grab | A backup at short notice | There are fewer drivers than in a big city, and fewer still in the north of the island, so waiting times can be long. |
| Private transfer | Resort guests, families and late arrivals | Booked and paid before you fly. A driver is waiting and you pay one fixed price for the whole car. |
| Rental car | Visitors who want to drive for several days | You collect the car at the airport and keep it for your stay. See car rental prices in Langkawi. |
Because Pantai Kok is a resort coast, most guests like to have the ride arranged before they land. For a comparison of all the options, read Langkawi airport transfer: prices, taxi vs private car.
Transfer price from Langkawi airport to Pantai Kok
These are one-way prices for the whole car, from the airport to the hotels and places of the Pantai Kok, Teluk Burau and Telaga Harbour zone. A trip to the airport costs the same.
| Car | Passengers | Examples | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | up to 3 | Perodua Bezza, Honda City | RM50 |
| MPV | up to 7 | Toyota Veloz, Innova Zenix | RM70 |
| Luxury MPV | up to 6 | Toyota Vellfire or Alphard | RM140 |
| Van | up to 14 | Toyota Hiace, Nissan Urvan | RM140 |
| Alphard Executive Lounge | up to 4 | Toyota Alphard Executive Lounge | RM230 |
- Return trip: a return transfer is twice the one-way price.
- Peak season: on school holidays and public holidays the price is higher, and the page shows the exact price for your date before you pay.
- Early and late flights: a pickup before 7:00 AM or after 11:00 PM has an odd hour charge, and it is included in the total you see before you pay.
Hotels and places in the Pantai Kok area we cover
When you book, you choose your hotel and the price shows straight away. The zone includes the resorts of Pantai Kok, Teluk Burau and Telaga Harbour, for example:
- The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi
- The Danna Langkawi
- Berjaya Langkawi Resort
- Century Langkawi Beach Resort
- Hilton Burau Bay Langkawi Resort
- Langkawi Lagoon Resort
- The Daun Resort and The Laguna
- Telaga Harbour Marina, Telaga Terrace Boutique Hotel and Telaga Village Resort
- Ombak Villa Resort and Bon Ton Resort
- Oriental Village Langkawi and Langkawi SkyCab
Staying at a place that is not in the list? Message us on WhatsApp and we will check the price for you before you book.
What to expect when you land
- Add your flight number when you book, so the driver knows which flight to expect. If your flight changes, message us on WhatsApp.
- Your driver's name and phone number are sent to your email before your trip.
- Meet-and-greet sign: add it if you would like the driver to wait for you in the arrival hall holding your name.
- Luggage: a sedan suits a couple with the usual suitcases. For a family or many bags, choose an MPV, and for a big group choose a van.
- Child seats can be added when you book.
Good to know about Pantai Kok
Pantai Kok has a marina and quiet resorts, and it is close to the cable car and the waterfalls. It is also easy to combine a day out with your transfer: you can hire the same car and driver for 4, 8 or 12 hours to see the island, for example the SkyCab and Telaga Tujuh in the morning. See one day in Langkawi with a private driver and car with driver in Langkawi.
How to book
- Open the airport and jetty transfer page and choose Langkawi Airport, the date and time, and your hotel at Pantai Kok, Teluk Burau or Telaga Harbour.
- Choose a type of car and add your flight number and any extras.
- Pay online. Pay in full, or pay a deposit now and the balance later. Your confirmation arrives by email.
You can cancel for free up to 24 hours before pickup: message us on WhatsApp and we refund what you paid.
A driver at arrivals, a clean car and one fixed price. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a transfer from Langkawi airport to Pantai Kok?
A private transfer is RM50 in a sedan (up to 3 passengers) and RM70 in an MPV (up to 7 passengers). Bigger cars cost more. The price is for the whole car, not per person.
How long does it take from Langkawi airport to Pantai Kok?
About 30 minutes in normal traffic. From the Kuah jetty it takes about 35 minutes.
Is the price the same to Telaga Harbour and Teluk Burau?
Yes. Pantai Kok, Teluk Burau and Telaga Harbour are one zone, so the price is the same.
Can the driver take me to the Ritz-Carlton or The Danna?
Yes. Both are in the Pantai Kok zone. Choose your hotel when you book and the price shows straight away.
Is a taxi cheaper than a private transfer to Pantai Kok?
For one or two people with little luggage, an airport taxi can cost less. For a family or a group, one private car with a fixed price is often the same or cheaper, and you do not need to queue or split into two taxis.
Can I book a return transfer?
Yes. A return trip is booked together and costs twice the one-way price. You choose the pickup time for each direction.
What if my flight is late at night or delayed?
Add your flight number when you book and message us on WhatsApp if your flight changes. A pickup before 7:00 AM or after 11:00 PM has an odd hour charge, which is included in the total before you pay.
