Flying from Melbourne to Langkawi International Airport (LGK): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) jetting off from here.
Langkawi International Airport is located in Langkawi. The city follows the UTC+8 timezone and is three hours behind Melbourne.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Melbourne to LGK.
In peak travel periods, expect longer wait times and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers offer a great opportunity to visit a new city or just take a break during your travels. When looking for a cheap flight from Melbourne to LGK, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to check out all potential stops. Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is an option when departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
MEL is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Melbourne to Langkawi International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, data shows 67.71% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take you 50 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes.
Kick back before your Melbourne to LGK flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can jump out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
Avalon Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 80.09% of flights taking off from here land when expected.
About Langkawi International Airport (LGK)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Langkawi International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near LGK instead:
Pick up a Langkawi International Airport rental car and explore Langkawi and beyond with your own wheels. Anytime Resources, Pic A Place and Green Motion are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle around three weeks before your Melbourne to Langkawi International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)
R 2,597 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Langkawi International Airport. A return flight starts at R 5,303. These fares can change based on demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Melbourne to LGK if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Melbourne to Langkawi International Airport ticket.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne to Langkawi International Airport.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)
August is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Langkawi International Airport (LGK). Visit Langkawi in February for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Langkawi is February, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your Melbourne to LGK plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Langkawi International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Langkawi
Start your Langkawi trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Langkawi International Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. SKYDIVE, Langkawi Marine Park and Langkawi are essential stops on your Langkawi itinerary.
Explore more of Malaysia
Langkawi is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Malaysia just waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometres east of Langkawi, a visit to Kota Bharu will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Istana Negeri Kelantan, Museum Of Islamic Culture and Masjid Al Karomah.
Ipoh is another must-experience destination in Malaysia and is around 241 kilometres south-east of Langkawi. No journey is complete without dropping by Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple and Zen Gardens, Ipoh Railway Station and Ipoh Old Town.