Flights to Langkawi, Malaysia, vary in flight duration depending on the city that you depart from in New Zealand. For example, you can take a flight from Auckland, which has a total journey time of around 14h. If you depart from a city further south in the country, such as Christchurch, then you are likely to have a journey time of approximately 18h 10m. Similarly, if you were to depart from Wellington then your estimated air-time would be around 18h. The journey times vary mainly due to the number of transfers that are required during the flight.
Unfortunately, there are no direct flights that leave from New Zealand to Langkawi International Airport (LGK), Langkawi. However, should you be happy to make transfers along the way, then there are indirect Langkawi flight deals which you can get. You could, for example, fly from Auckland Airport (AKL), which requires just one transfer. A common place for this layover is at Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL). For those that are flying from either Wellington Airport (WLG) or Christchurch Airport (CHC), you will most likely need to make two transfers on your journey. These are likely to be at Auckland Airport and Kuala Lumpur Airport.
It doesn’t take long to get from Langkawi Airport to the centre of the city, so your trip will be underway in no time at all. You can grab a taxi from the front of the airport, which will take around 12min to reach the centre. Similarly, a journey through a rideshare app will take approximately the same time. If you are staying at a resort on the island, it is likely that you will be able to arrange a shuttle service to pick you up on your arrival. Alternatively, if you want more flexibility with your onward journey, then you should look to hire a car from the arrivals hall in the main terminal building.
The archipelago island of Langkawi has loads to see and do; before you arrive, you should create a list of where you’d like to go, so that you don’t miss out. For instance, you could start your trip at Panorama Langkawi SkyCab, a suspension bridge some 780 metres above the ground. Then, check out Kilim Karst Geoforest Park, where you can see several fish species that live there. When it’s time to relax, you can head over to Cenang Beach, which has turquoise waters and golden sands, or get up close and personal with your favourite species over at Langkawi Wildlife Park before heading over to Crocodile Adventureland Langkawi. If you still want to see more animals, then Underwater World Langkawi is a great place to find out about a range of marine life. Finish off your trip at Telaga Tujuh Waterfalls, a scenic place to go swimming.
New Zealand citizens will need a valid passport to enter Malaysia. However, you will not need a visa, as you will be granted one for three months on arrival.
If you book a flight to Langkawi, you will be flying into Langkawi, which is the city’s only airport. Langkawi (LGK) is located 7.7 km from the centre of Langkawi.