A ride from your hotel to Langkawi airport costs the same as the ride from it, from RM40. See the drive time from every area, when to leave for your flight or ferry, and how to book the ride home.
The end of a holiday is the one time you cannot be late. A Langkawi hotel to airport transfer puts a driver at your door at a time you choose, with a car that fits your bags, so you reach the airport or the jetty without stress. This guide shows how long the drive takes from every area, when to leave, what it costs and how to book the ride home before you travel.
How long the drive takes from your hotel
| Hotel area | Drive to the airport | Drive to the Kuah jetty | Sedan | MPV (7) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pantai Cenang, Pantai Tengah and Teluk Baru | about 10 to 15 minutes | about 25 to 30 minutes | RM40 | RM60 |
| Kuah town and the jetty | about 20 to 25 minutes | 5 to 15 minutes | RM50 | RM70 |
| Pantai Kok, Teluk Burau and Telaga Harbour | about 30 minutes | about 35 minutes | RM50 | RM70 |
| Tanjung Rhu and Ayer Hangat | about 35 to 40 minutes | about 40 minutes | RM60 | RM80 |
| Teluk Datai and the north west | about 40 to 45 minutes | about 50 minutes | RM100 | RM150 |
Times are for normal traffic. Prices are one way for the whole car. A ride to the jetty costs the same as a ride from the jetty: see Langkawi jetty to hotel transfer after the ferry.
When should you leave your hotel?
- Start from your flight time. Ask your airline how early you must be at the airport.
- Add the drive time from the table above for your hotel area.
- Add a little extra for loading the bags, the road and anything you may forget. The driver arrives at your hotel at the time you choose.
For a ferry, aim to be at the jetty about 45 minutes before the ferry leaves, so you have time for your ticket and the queue. Ferry times can change with the weather and the season, so check your ticket first.
Early flights home
Many flights leave early in the morning. 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. Book the ride the day before and tell your hotel what time you will check out. See late night and early morning airport transfer in Langkawi.
Why book the ride home before you travel
- Taxis are fewer early in the morning and late at night, and a ride from a quiet resort can be hard to find.
- A fixed price: you know the cost before you pay, and it is the same as the ride you took on arrival.
- The right car for your bags: after a holiday, the suitcases are usually fuller than when you arrived.
- Peace of mind: you do not need to look for a driver on the last morning.
Which car for the way home?
A sedan suits up to 3 passengers with the usual suitcases, an MPV seats up to 7, a luxury MPV up to 6 or 9 and a van up to 14. For more help, read family and group transfer in Langkawi.
How to book
- Open the airport and jetty transfer page and choose your hotel as the pickup place and Langkawi Airport or the jetty as the drop-off, 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.
If you book a return transfer, the arrival and the ride home are booked together and cost twice the one-way price. You choose the pickup time for each direction.
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 my hotel to Langkawi airport?
It costs the same as a transfer from the airport: from RM40 in a sedan from Pantai Cenang, RM50 from Kuah and RM100 from The Datai. The price is for the whole car.
How long does it take from my hotel to the airport?
About 10 to 15 minutes from Pantai Cenang, 20 to 25 minutes from Kuah, 30 minutes from Pantai Kok, 35 to 40 minutes from Tanjung Rhu and 40 to 45 minutes from The Datai.
Can the driver take me to the jetty for my ferry?
Yes. Choose the jetty as the drop-off. Aim to be at the jetty about 45 minutes before the ferry leaves.
Is there an extra charge for an early flight?
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.
Can I book the ride home at the same time as my arrival?
Yes. Book a return transfer. It costs twice the one-way price, and you choose the pickup time for each direction.
Can I change the pickup time?
Message us on WhatsApp as early as you can and we will help. A change can depend on the notice and on the driver being free.
Can I cancel?
Yes. You can cancel for free up to 24 hours before pickup. Message us on WhatsApp and we refund what you paid.
