Travelling from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to Langkawi Airport (LGK): what you need to know
The timezone in Langkawi is UTC+8, which is one hour ahead of Ho Chi Minh City.
To ensure you get on your SGN to LGK flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as June? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Langkawi Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between SGN and LGK include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Penang Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to Langkawi Airport (LGK)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Langkawi Airport flight is $134. A round-trip ticket right now is $318. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SGN to LGK, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Langkawi Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Langkawi Airport.
Handy information about Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
61% of flights departing from Ho Chi Minh City Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Ho Chi Minh City to Ho Chi Minh City Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near SGN. Whether you've booked an early flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Langkawi Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Langkawi Airport (LGK)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Langkawi Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near LGK instead:
Pick up a Langkawi Airport rental car and discover Langkawi and beyond with your own wheels. Anytime Resources, Pic A Place and Green Motion are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Langkawi Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Langkawi Airport (LGK) to central Langkawi
Langkawi Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central Langkawi. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Langkawi Airport (LGK)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Langkawi Airport. May is the busiest month to head to Langkawi. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Langkawi is February, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Langkawi Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SGN to LGK in January. Average temperatures are between 24ºC and 30ºC then.
Explore more of Malaysia
Langkawi has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Malaysia just waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometres east of Langkawi, a trip to Kota Bharu will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Istana Negeri Kelantan, Museum Of Islamic Culture and Siti Khadijah Market.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Malaysia, head for Kuala Lumpur, roughly 418 kilometres south-east of Langkawi. Petronas Twin Towers, Sky Terrace KL Tower and Warisan Merdeka Tower are among the biggest draws.