Travelling from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK): what you need to know
Langkawi is four hours ahead of Dubai and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your DXB to LGK flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like January, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Dubai Airport to Langkawi International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between DXB and LGK include:
Penang International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Dubai Airport to Langkawi International Airport flight is $370. A return fare is currently $740. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from DXB to LGK. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Dubai Airport to Langkawi International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from DXB to LGK.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Dubai Airport to Langkawi International Airport.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
Of all flights departing from Dubai Airport, 74.31% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Dubai Airport from central Dubai, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near DXB. Whether you have an early flight from Dubai Airport to Langkawi International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Langkawi International Airport (LGK)
Book a hotel close to LGK if you're taking a late Dubai Airport to Langkawi International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Langkawi International Airport rental car and discover Langkawi and beyond with your own wheels. Anytime Resources, Pic A Place and Green Motion are top outlets you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Langkawi International Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to central Langkawi
Langkawi International Airport to central Langkawi has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
When to fly to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Dubai Airport to Langkawi International Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Langkawi. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Dubai Airport to Langkawi International Airport for February if you want to go to Langkawi during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from DXB to LGK in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of Malaysia
You've visited Langkawi, now it's time to discover other corners of Malaysia. Travel about 274 kilometres east to Kota Bharu to tick off its popular sights. From Pantai Cahaya Bulan to Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you want to check out another side of Malaysia, consider Kuala Lumpur, about 418 kilometres south-east of Langkawi. Petronas Twin Towers, KL Tower Mini Zoo and KLCC Park are the start of reasons to visit.
