Pantai Tengah is 10 to 15 minutes from Langkawi airport, from RM40. See the price for other places and hotels that are not in our list, and how to book them.
Not every hotel is on the big beaches. Some guests stay at Pantai Tengah, others at a quiet homestay, a resort on the edge of the island or a place that is not on our hotel list. This guide explains the transfer from Langkawi airport to Pantai Tengah and to other places in Langkawi, how the price is set and how to book when your hotel is not in the list.
Langkawi airport to Pantai Tengah
Pantai Tengah is the beach next to Pantai Cenang, and the two share one transfer zone. The drive from the airport takes about 10 to 15 minutes in normal traffic. Hotels there include Aloft Langkawi Pantai Tengah and Hotel Riyaz Pantai Tengah, and many other places in the Pantai Cenang, Pantai Tengah and Teluk Baru zone. For the full guide with prices for every car, read Langkawi airport to Pantai Cenang: transfer, taxi and price.
| Car | Passengers | Price from the airport |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan | up to 3 | RM40 |
| MPV | up to 7 | RM60 |
| Luxury MPV | up to 6 | RM130 |
| Van | up to 14 | RM140 |
| Alphard Executive Lounge | up to 4 | RM220 |
Other places in Langkawi
Our hotel list covers hundreds of hotels, resorts, villas and homestays across the island, and most are grouped in five zones: Kuah, Pantai Cenang, Pantai Kok, Tanjung Rhu and The Datai. Places that are outside these zones are booked as Other places in Langkawi. The list includes, for example:
- Awana Porto Malai
- Api-Api Eco Resort
- Coral Reef Resort
- Kedawang Village Resort Langkawi
- Langkawi International Convention Centre and Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre
- Makam Mahsuri and Langkawi Cruise Terminal
- Many villas, homestays, guest houses and motels around the island
When you book, choose your hotel from the list. If you do not find it, choose Other places in Langkawi and write the name and address of your hotel in the note.
How the price is set for other places
A place that is not in a zone is priced like the Tanjung Rhu area. These are one-way prices from the airport, for the whole car. Some places are closer than this, and we are happy to check the price for you: message us on WhatsApp with the name of your hotel before you pay.
| Car | Passengers | Price from the airport |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan | up to 3 | RM60 |
| MPV | up to 7 | RM80 |
| Luxury MPV | up to 6 | RM150 |
| Van | up to 14 | RM150 |
| Alphard Executive Lounge | up to 4 | RM240 |
- 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.
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.
How to book
- Open the airport and jetty transfer page and choose Langkawi Airport, the date and time, and your hotel (or Other places in Langkawi), the date and time, and your hotel.
- 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 Tengah?
It is the same as Pantai Cenang: RM40 in a sedan (up to 3 passengers) and RM60 in an MPV (up to 7 passengers). The price is for the whole car.
How long does it take from Langkawi airport to Pantai Tengah?
About 10 to 15 minutes in normal traffic.
My hotel is not in the list. How do I book?
Choose Other places in Langkawi when you book and write the name and address of your hotel in the note. You can also message us on WhatsApp and we will confirm the price before you pay.
How much is a transfer to a place that is not in the list?
It starts from RM60 in a sedan and RM80 in an MPV. The price is for the whole car, and we can check it for you.
Do you serve Awana Porto Malai?
Yes. Awana Porto Malai is in the list of other places in Langkawi.
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.
