Langkawi
Langkawi · Malaysia · View on map
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
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.
Compared with Tokyo, water and meals are much cheaper; coffee and beer cost about the same; a Big Mac is somewhat more expensive.
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
About 14 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)
Calculated from OurAirports coordinates
Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)
Itineraries calling here
Ports in the same region
Model plans in this region
Sources
- Encyclopediaen.wikipedia.org
- Secondary sourcewhatsinport.com
Source: Wikipedia “Langkawi” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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