Travelling from Istanbul to Langkawi International Airport (LGK): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can fly out of in Istanbul. Explore your options leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) when reserving your flight from Istanbul to Langkawi International Airport (LGK).
Langkawi International Airport is located in Langkawi. The city runs on the UTC+8 timezone and is five hours ahead of Istanbul.
Your flight from Istanbul to LGK won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
High season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Whether you want to discover a new city on the way or just have a break, we make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To compare your options taking off from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Istanbul to LGK.
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Langkawi International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
SAW is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It'll take you 55 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Istanbul to LGK flight? Relax in a hotel near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your break officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76.93%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
About Langkawi International Airport (LGK)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Istanbul to Langkawi International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near LGK:
Grab a Langkawi International Airport rental car and discover Langkawi and beyond with your own set of wheels. Anytime Resources, Pic A Place and Green Motion are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around three weeks ahead of your Istanbul to Langkawi International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)
Currently, P13,852 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Langkawi International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is P29,917. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Istanbul to LGK if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Istanbul to Langkawi International Airport tickets across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Chase down a great fare on a flight from Istanbul to Langkawi International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)
August is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul to Langkawi International Airport (LGK). Plan your visit to Langkawi in February for a more low-key escape.
Lock in an Istanbul to LGK plane ticket departing in February if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Langkawi to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Langkawi International Airport in January when temperatures are between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Langkawi
Start your Langkawi trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Istanbul to Langkawi International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
Your Langkawi trip isn't complete without checking out the sights. Leading attractions you can't miss include SKYDIVE, Langkawi Marine Park and Langkawi.
Explore more of Malaysia
Langkawi has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Malaysia waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres east of Langkawi, a trip to Kota Bharu will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Istana Negeri Kelantan, Museum Of Islamic Culture and Masjid Al Karomah.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Malaysia, head for Ipoh, about 241 kilometres south-east of Langkawi. Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple and Zen Gardens, Ipoh Railway Station and Ipoh Old Town are key reasons to visit.