Travelling from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK): what you need to know
Langkawi is one hour ahead of Koh Samui and is in the UTC+8 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your USM to LGK flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)
P8,581 is the best price for a one-way Koh Samui Airport to Langkawi International Airport flight. Return flights start at P19,610. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from USM to LGK if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Koh Samui Airport to Langkawi International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Koh Samui Airport (USM)
When it comes to Koh Samui Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.38% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To find the quickest way to get from central Koh Samui to Koh Samui Airport, use navigation apps like Google Maps. The airport is around 3 kilometres from the city centre.
Searching for a handy hotel close to USM? If you're boarding an early flight from Koh Samui Airport to Langkawi International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Langkawi International Airport (LGK)
If you have a late Koh Samui Airport to Langkawi International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near LGK:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Langkawi International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Anytime Resources, Pic A Place or Green Motion and explore beyond Langkawi's main sights.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Langkawi International Airport around three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to central Langkawi
From Langkawi International Airport, Langkawi is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)
The quietest month for a flight from Koh Samui Airport to Langkawi International Airport is February, while April is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Langkawi based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Langkawi is February, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Koh Samui Airport to Langkawi International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from USM to LGK in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of Malaysia
Langkawi has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Malaysia just waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres east of Langkawi, a visit to Kota Bharu will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan.
Around 418 kilometres south-east of Langkawi, Kuala Lumpur is another favourite stop in Malaysia. No visit is complete without checking out Petronas Twin Towers, KL Tower Mini Zoo and KLCC Park.