Flying from Langkawi Airport (LGK) to Penang Airport (PEN): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Langkawi Airport to Penang Airport is 35 minutes.
Langkawi and George Town are in the UTC+8 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Choose from 41 weekly Langkawi Airport to Penang Airport flights. The 08:35 departure with Firefly is the earliest flight you can take. AirAsia operates the latest service of the day at 21:30.
Give yourself enough time to catch your LGK to PEN flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like May, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
You can travel nonstop to George Town, Malaysia. Jet off with one of these carriers offering direct flights from Langkawi Airport to Penang Airport:
AirAsia is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Flydubai leads the way as the most punctual carrier for LGK to PEN flights, with 98.21% of services landing on schedule.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Langkawi Airport to Penang Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LGK and PEN include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Senai International Airport
Handy information about Langkawi Airport (LGK)
56% of flights that take off from Langkawi Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Langkawi to Langkawi Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near LGK? If you're catching an early flight from Langkawi Airport to Penang Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Penang Airport (PEN)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Langkawi Airport to Penang Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PEN instead:
Grab a Penang Airport rental car and discover George Town and beyond with your own wheels. ASIA CAR, Paradise and Hawk are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Penang Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Penang Airport (PEN)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Langkawi Airport to Penang Airport. April is the busiest month to head to George Town. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Langkawi Airport to Penang Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in George Town, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LGK to PEN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.
Explore more of Malaysia
You've visited George Town, now it's time to discover other parts of Malaysia. Journey around 225 kilometres east to Kota Bharu to tick off its top sights. From Istana Negeri Kelantan to Museum Of Islamic Culture and Siti Khadijah Market, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Kuala Lumpur is another well-known destination in Malaysia and is around 290 kilometres south-east of George Town. No trip is complete without a visit to Petronas Twin Towers, Sky Terrace KL Tower and Warisan Merdeka Tower.
