Getting from Langkawi Airport to Kuah Town: All Transport Options

The capital of Langkawi, Kuah Town, is known for being the main entrance point for travellers arriving at Langkawi’s main ferry terminal, the Kuah Jetty. The town’s beautiful waterfront is lined with restaurants, plenty of shops and boasts stunning views of the coast.

Your choices are limited travelling from Langkawi Airport as there are no direct public transportation options connecting to the airport. Therefore, there are only two transportation options for the journey from Langkawi Airport to Kuah Town; by taxi or private transfer. You can buy coupons in the airport and take a pre-paid taxi, costing approximately €4.70 (MYR 24), or you can pre-book a private transfer with a trusted company like Welcome Pickups and enjoy a fully personalised door-to-door pickup with one of our trained, English-speaking drivers.

Welcome Pickups offers meet and greet services and a friendly introduction to Langkawi at the same price as a regular taxi. Click here to see the cost.

Comparison of the options

PRICE FOR 2PASSENGERS

OPTION	PRICE	DURATION	AVAILABILITY
Welcome Pickups	€19	18min	24/7	Book
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Taxi	€4.70	18min	24/7

How to get from Langkawi Airport to Kuah Town by taxi

As there are no public transportation options at Langkawi Airport, taking a local pre-paid Langkawi taxi or private transfer is the only way to get from the airport in Langkawi to Kuah. Besides, there’s nothing better than arriving at the airport and getting straight into a comfortable, private vehicle for the 18-minute journey from the airport to Kuah Town.

If you’d like to be sure that you’re using a reliable, trusted service, you can book a private transfer in advance with Welcome Pickups. We provide fully personalised pickups and drop-offs around Langkawi, with 24/7 customer service and trained English-speaking drivers.

Taxi fare from Langkawi Airport to Kuah

Taxi fares from Langkawi Airport to Kuah are fixed, you can pre-pay for your ride at the taxi counters on the left side of Arrivals and hop straight into a red and yellow Langkawi taxi. The cost of a coupon for the ride from Langkawi Airport to Kuah Town is €4.70 (MYR 24).

Cost

€4.70

Trip Duration

18 Min

Waiting times for Langkawi Airport taxis are around 10 minutes.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24/7 at Langkawi Airport.

Where do I get the taxi from?

Exit the terminal and look for the taxi service centre outside. Give your coupon to the attendant at the desk and enjoy your ride to Kuah.

Convenience

Due to the lack of public transportation options from Langkawi Airport, taking a taxi is one of the only ways to get from Langkawi Airport to the city.

If you’re feeling stressed about the lack of transport options and don’t want to use local taxis, you can pre-book a private transfer with Welcome and enjoy our fully personalised service.

Editor’s Note

Your only other option to get from the airport to Kuah is to rent a car. However, these companies are unreliable. A pre-paid taxi is the best way to ensure a reliable service.

Useful Tips

It’s possible to charter a taxi for the day and have the driver wait for you at various locations.

You can hail Langkawi taxis from the street, just make sure you check the taximeter upon getting in.

Tipping your Langkawi taxi driver is not mandatory or expected.

Welcome Pickups transfer

Book a trained, English-speaking taxi driver to pick you up at the same price as a regular cab from the line

If you feel more relaxed knowing that somebody is waiting for you, you may as well book a Welcome Pickups transfer. As soon as you arrive at the airport you will be greeted by your driver. He will be waiting for you at the terminal of your arrival with a sign that has your name on it. Your driver will help you out with your luggage and together you will make your way to the vehicle. While he is driving you to your accommodation, the driver can give you some tips and recommendations on what to do during your holidays in Langkawi. Our drivers are hand-picked and speak fluent English. No need to worry about miscommunication issues that you may face with the local taxi drivers regarding your destination. Relax and enjoy your ride.

Best drivers

Hand-picked english-speaking drivers

Flight monitoring

Drivers are always on time

Quality support

24/7 email & phone support

Cancel up to 24 hours before the pickup and get an 80% refund

Edit or cancel transfers

DAYTIME

€23.0

NIGHTTIME

€27.6

Same price as a regular taxi from the line

PRICES FOR

Sedan Car

4 pax, 4 pieces of luggage

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Welcome Pickups has a Net Safety Score of 99 of 100

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20 minute gap between transfers
Regular Car Sanitisation
Contactless ride
Sanitiser in every car

How can I get from Langkawi Airport to Kuah Town?

Due to the lack of public transportation in the area, you have two transportation options to get from the airport in Langkawi to Kuah; taxi or private transfer. You can pre-pay for your journey at the “Taxi Service Center” and hop in a local red and yellow taxi.

Alternatively, if you’d rather use a trusted company and sort everything before your flight, you can pre-book a private transfer with Welcome and make the most of our personalised door-to-door pickups and 24/7 customer support.

How far is it from Langkawi Airport to Kuah?

Langkawi Airport is approximately 13 km from Kuah Town and a taxi ride should take about 18 minutes in normal traffic conditions.

What’s the cost of a taxi from Langkawi Airport to Kuah?

Taxis from Langkawi Airport operate on a fixed rate for journeys to Kuah Town. The taxi fare from Langkawi Airport to Kuah costs €4.70 (MYR 24), you can pre-pay for your ride at the taxi counters on the left side of Arrivals and hop straight into a red and yellow Langkawi taxi from there.

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