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Langkawi's Mahsuri International Airport is located in Padang Mat Sirat, 20km from the main town of Kuah. There are regular airline connections from Kuala Lumpur and various parts of the world. The most common access to the island is by ferry either from Kuala Perlis or Kuala Kedah on the mainland.
 
By Road

The North-South Expressway facilitates travel to Kuala Kedah or Kuala Perlis. Toll for Class 1 vehicles from Kuala Lumpur Jalan Duta to Alor Star (south): RM54.70. Express buses usually take about seven hours. Buses from Kuala Lumpur depart from Hentian Duta Terminal. Bus Fare from KL to Kuala Perlis is about RM42.80, while to Alor Star, RM39 one-way. Car parks available at both points.
By Rail

KTMB Ekspres Langkawi from KL to Alor Star (RM22 onwards) and Arau (RM23 onwards). From Alor Star or Arau, take bus or taxi to Kuala Kedah (from Alor Star RM15) or Kuala Perlis (from Arau RM15), then board the ferry to Langkawi. Comfortable air-conditioned sleeping berths available. Ticket enquiries call Toll Free: 1-300-88-KTMB(5862). Singapore: 02-6222 5165 Tickets can also be despatched to you (selected areas only).
By Air

Daily direct air services from KL to Langkawi operated by Air Asia and Malaysia Airlines. Firefly Air (from Penang only). Air Asia operates three flights a week between Langkawi and Bangkok on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Singapore's Silk Air serves the Singapore route four times a week. For reservations call: Malaysia Airlines: 1-300-88-3000 Air Asia : 03 2171 9333 FireFly : 03-7845 4543 Silk Air : (65) 6223 8888 .
By Ferry

Ferries provide regular services to Langkawi from Kuala Kedah and Kuala Perlis. Kuala Kedah/ Kuala Perlis to Kuah, Langkawi takes about 1 hour 15 minutes and 45 minutes respectively, while from Penang about 2 hours 30 minutes. Last ferry departs 7.00 p.m.

One way fares from Kuala Perlis: RM18 (adult) / RM13 (child). From Kuala Kedah: RM23 (adult) / RM17 (child). From Penang: RM60 (adult) / RM45 (child) / RM25 (infant below 2 years.) From Langkawi to Satun (Thailand): RM30 (adult) / RM23 (child). Ferry enquiries: 04-04 - 985 2690  ( Kuala Perlis); 04-762 6295 (Kuala Kedah); 04-264 2088 (Penang); (6674) 725 294 (Satun).

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