Travelling from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK): what you need to know
Langkawi's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Langkawi two hours behind Gold Coast.
To ensure you catch your OOL to LGK flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak month like January? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)
Right now, $719 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Gold Coast Airport to Langkawi International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,256. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from OOL to LGK if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Langkawi International Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from OOL to LGK.
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Handy information about Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Of the departures from Gold Coast Airport, 74.82% land on time at their destination.
Gold Coast Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Gold Coast. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to OOL? If you've booked an early flight from Gold Coast Airport to Langkawi International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Langkawi International Airport (LGK)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Gold Coast Airport to Langkawi International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LGK instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Langkawi International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Anytime Resources, Pic A Place or Green Motion and explore beyond Langkawi's usual tourist stops.
For the best deal, book your ride from Langkawi International Airport around three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to central Langkawi
Langkawi International Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Langkawi. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)
The quietest month for a flight from Gold Coast Airport to Langkawi International Airport is February, while April is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Langkawi based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Langkawi International Airport for February if you want to explore Langkawi during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 31ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from OOL to LGK in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC and 30ºC on average.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kota Bharu is just one of the many cities in Malaysia waiting to be explored after you've experienced Langkawi. Around 274 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan.
Kuala Lumpur is another well-known destination in Malaysia and is around 418 kilometres south-east of Langkawi. No trip is complete without seeing Petronas Twin Towers, KL Tower Mini Zoo and KLCC Park.