Flying from Senai Airport (JHB) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK): what you need to know
A direct flight from Senai Airport to Langkawi International Airport takes 1 hour 20 minutes, on average. Langkawi's timezone is UTC+8 — identical to Johor Bahru.
Flights from Senai Airport to Langkawi International Airport start from 15:15 — the earliest with AirAsia. The latest flight in the day is the 17:05 option with AirAsia. In total, there are 17 weekly services from JHB to LGK.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Jetting into Langkawi (and seeing more of Malaysia!) is straightforward with AirAsia. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Senai Airport to Langkawi International Airport.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all the options for flights from Senai Airport to Langkawi International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between JHB and LGK include:
Penang International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport
For a domestic flight within Malaysia, you won't need a visa or passport. However, you'll have to present another kind of identity document, like a driver's license or ID card. Once you've landed your cheap ticket from JHB to LGK, make sure your ID is up to date before you jet off.
How to find the cheapest flights from Senai Airport (JHB) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Senai Airport to Langkawi International Airport is C$26. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$52. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap flight tickets from JHB to LGK by booking 8 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Senai Airport to Langkawi International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Snapping up a cheap ticket from JHB to LGK is straightforward with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when the price has fallen.
Use filters to tailor your flights from Senai Airport to Langkawi International Airport. Simply enter your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Handy information about Senai Airport (JHB)
Senai Airport is about 26 kilometres from central Johor Bahru. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take you 32 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 1 hour and 21 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Senai Airport to Langkawi International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near JHB:
Arriving at Langkawi International Airport (LGK)
If you have a late flight from Senai Airport to Langkawi International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near LGK:
Getting from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to central Langkawi
Langkawi International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from central Langkawi. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 16 minutes.
When to fly to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)
August is the busiest month for flights from Senai Airport to Langkawi International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Langkawi in February.
Lock in your flight from Senai Airport to Langkawi International Airport for February if you want to go to Langkawi during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 31ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JHB to LGK in January. Average temperatures are between 24ºC and 30ºC then.
More about Langkawi
Start your Langkawi trip right by finding a fantastic place to stay. After booking your flight from JHB to LGK, check out our hotel options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Attraction ticketing counter in Langkawi. Cable Car, Underwater World, Wildlife Park, Bv Langkawi Homestay Pantai Cenang and Langkawi Cable Car are leading attractions which should be on every Langkawi itinerary.
Complete your Langkawi trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Langkawi International Airport, discover our low prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one place to find the best car rental price for your Langkawi getaway.
