Cruise AtlasWorld cruise atlas
View of Langkawi
Photo: Balou46 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Itineraries calling here have not been added yet. Climate, prices and access information are available as a guide.

View Southeast Asia on the mapPort of call on a duty-free resort island

Langkawi

Langkawi · Malaysia · 6.32, 99.85

A tropical resort destination comprising islands in the Andaman Sea. The entire island group is duty-free, making alcohol, chocolate, and tobacco affordable. Highlights include views from SkyCab and SkyBridge, a mangrove geopark, and white-sand beaches, making it a relaxed cruise port.

Port highlights

About 94,000 people
Population
A tropical rainforest climate. It is hot and humid year-round, with a dry season from November to April that is relatively comfortable.
Climate
Malay (English is also widely used)
Language
Malaysian ringgit (MYR)
Currency
The dry season from November to April. Clear weather is common, so the cable car is easier to operate.
Best time to visit
Local food

Nasi lemak, laksa, satay, fresh seafood (tropical fruit is also plentiful)

Sights
Langkawi SkyCab and Sky BridgeKilim Karst Geoforest Park (mangroves)Eagle SquarePantai Cenang Beach
Monthly average high / low temperatures
31°
22°Jan
33°
22°Feb
34°
23°Mar
35°
23°Apr
34°
24°May
34°
24°Jun
33°
23°Jul
33°
23°Aug
33°
23°Sep
32°
23°Oct
31°
23°Nov
30°
23°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: HAT YAI · about 92.3 km from port · elevation difference about 30 m · Approximate (distant station) · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Similar to Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)100 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, water and meals are much cheaper; coffee and beer cost about the same; a Big Mac is somewhat more expensive.

MYR 0.68
Water 500 ml
MYR 14.00
Coffee
MYR 11.90
Inexpensive meal
MYR 16.90
Local beer
MYR 14.55
Big Mac

Prices from nearby Penang (George Town) (about 114 km away). Alcohol may be cheaper here, as this is a duty-free island. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Alcohol may cost less on duty-free islands. · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

LGK
Nearest airport
—
Airport to port (approx.)
B — One connection
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

No itineraries listed yet.

Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Langkawi” (CC BY-SA 4.0)