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Flights from Langkawi to Kota-Kinabalu

There are no direct flights from Langkawi to Kota-Kinabalu. The easiest way is one stop via Kuala Lumpur or Singapore, about 5h 06m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 5h 06m
LGKBKIKUL

Langkawi to Kota-Kinabalu at a glance

Fastest journey5h 06mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kuala Lumpur or Singapore

Best ways to fly from Langkawi to Kota-Kinabalu

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
LGK Kuala Lumpur (KUL) BKI
Leg 1: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly
One airline, one ticket ~5h 06m
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LGK Singapore (SIN) BKI
Leg 1: Scoot · Leg 2: Scoot, AirAsia
One airline, one ticket ~5h 12m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,807 km1,122 miles
Journey time
5h 06mestimate
Time difference
NoneKota-Kinabalu vs Langkawi
Currency in Kota-Kinabalu
MYR
Airports
LGK → BKI

Flights from Langkawi to Kota-Kinabalu: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Langkawi to Kota-Kinabalu?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Langkawi to Kota-Kinabalu?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 06m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,807 km.
Where do you change planes between Langkawi and Kota-Kinabalu?
The best connecting points are Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Singapore (SIN). AirAsia flies both legs via Kuala Lumpur, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Langkawi and Kota-Kinabalu?
Langkawi: Langkawi International Airport (LGK). Kota-Kinabalu: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).

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