The distance between Tawau and Langkawi is around 2,332km (1,449 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 45m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Tawau to Langkawi by plane, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Langkawi → Tawau if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Tawau (TWU) to Langkawi (LGK).
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Take the bus to Sipitang then drive to Bandar Seri Begawan then take the bus to Pontianak then Jerteh and then to Alor Setar then take a ferry to Langkawi.
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There are several options for getting from Tawau to Langkawi by plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then drive and then take a ferry which costs around MYR 500 ($115) and will take around 2 days 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MYR 1,045 ($235).
The distance between Tawau and Langkawi is around 2,332km (1,449 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,017km (1,253 miles)
It takes around 4h 45m to get from Tawau and Langkawi by plane.
The quickest way to get from Tawau to Langkawi is to fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx MYR 1,045 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Tawau and Langkawi is to take the bus, then drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around MYR 500 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Tawau and Langkawi. We recommend that you fly from Tawau (TWU) to Langkawi (LGK). instead which will take 4h 45m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tawau and Langkawi. We recommend that you fly from Tawau (TWU) to Langkawi (LGK). instead which will take 4h 45m.
Yes you can fly from Tawau and Langkawi. Flights depart from Tawau (TWU) and arrive at Langkawi (LGK) - via Kuala Lumpur (KUL). The flight takes around 4hrs.
There is no direct flight from Tawau to Langkawi. There is however a flight that goes via Kuala Lumpur (KUL). This services will take at least 4h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Tawau to Langkawi typically takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from Tawau (TWU) and and arrive into Langkawi (LGK).
The closest major airport to Langkawi is Langkawi International Airport (LGK) (LGK) which is approximately 7km (5 miles) from Langkawi. Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR) (AOR) and Penang International Airport (PEN) (PEN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Tawau to Langkawi. We recommend that you fly from Tawau (TWU) to Langkawi (LGK). instead which will take 4h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tawau to Langkawi is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around MYR 1,045 ($235).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 4h 45m | MYR 1,045($235) | on demand | 2,332km (1,449 miles) |
Plane and Ferry | 6hrs | MYR 905($205) | twice daily | 2,346km (1,458 miles) |
Bus, Car and Ferry | 2 days 7h | MYR 500($115) | once daily | 3,250km (2,019 miles) |
Sairah Express
DAMRI Angkutan Antar Lintas Batas Negara (ALBN)
Cepat Express
E-Mutiara Express
Tasik Kenyir
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Malaysia Airlines
Langkawi Ferry Line
The following major airports near Langkawi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Malaysia and internationally.