Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK): what you need to know
The timezone in Langkawi is UTC+8, which is eight hours ahead of London.
Your LGW to LGK flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're traveling internationally.
Traveling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to explore a different city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Langkawi International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Changi International Airport is a popular stop between LGW and LGK.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)
$340 is the best price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Langkawi International Airport flight. Return flights start at $702. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from LGW to LGK. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when looking for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Langkawi International Airport.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Langkawi International Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights taking off from London Gatwick Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To reach London Gatwick Airport from central London, it'll take about 1 hour 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 80 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near LGW. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Langkawi International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Langkawi International Airport (LGK)
Reserve a hotel close to LGK if you're taking a late London Gatwick Airport to Langkawi International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Explore without limits with a Langkawi International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Anytime Resources, Pic A Place or Green Motion and discover more of Langkawi and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Langkawi International Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to central Langkawi
Langkawi International Airport is roughly 11 kilometers from central Langkawi. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)
The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Langkawi International Airport is February, while April is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Langkawi based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Langkawi International Airport for February if you want to visit Langkawi during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LGW to LGK sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malaysia
Langkawi has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Malaysia you'll want to see. About 274 kilometers east of Langkawi, a visit to Kota Bharu will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan.
Kuala Lumpur is another must-experience destination in Malaysia and is around 418 kilometers south-east of Langkawi. No journey is complete without experiencing Petronas Twin Towers, KL Tower Mini Zoo and KLCC Park.