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Climate
Mean annual temperature is between 24ºC and 33 ºC. The dry season is from November to March.

Vehical Rental
Cars can be hired for around RM80 per day depending on the type of vehicle (remember in Malaysia to drive on the left side of the road). Motorcycles and bicycles are an easy to discover the island. Rental ranges from RM25 per day. Tou are advised to look out for wildlife crossing while driving. For foreign visitors, an international driving licence is required.

Non-Working Days
Government iffices are closed on Fridays but open on Sundays.

Bank and Money Changers
Banks and money changers are located at Kuah Town. Bank are open from 9.30am to 4pm from Mondays to Fridays and to 12noon on Saturdays. Money can be changed at most hotels, banks and the airport.

Phones
Pay phones located mostly at Kuah and Cenang Beach can be used with Telekom phone cards.

Medical Services
24 hours medical service is available at Langkawi Hospital (tel: 04-966 3333), a 10-minute drive from Kuah Town. Most clinics are located in Kuah.

Tourism Malaysia Kedah / Perlis
Phone : 604 731 2322 / 730 1322
Fax : 604 734 0322
Email : mtpbbkh@tourism.gov.my

Langkawi Tourist Information Centre Kuah
Phone : 604 966 7789
Fax : 604 966 7889
Email : mtpblgk@tourism.gov.my

Langkawi Tourist Information Centre
Langkawi International Airport
Phone : 604 955 7155

By Road
Drive to Kuala Kedah or Kuala Perlis, the main take-off points by ferry to Langkawi. The journey from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Kedah takes about six hours while Kuala Perlis is another hour away.

By Air
Malaysia Airlines and budget carrier AirAsia provide direct air services from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) to Langkawi.

There are direct flights to Langkawi from London twice a week.

By Rail
Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) or Malayan Railway provides economical and comfortable rail services from Kuala Lumpur to Alor Star in Kedah and Arau in Perlis (north of Kedah). From these points, take a taxi or bus Kuala Kedah and Kuala Perlis for your ferry to Langkawi.

By Sea
Express ferries provide regular services daily to Langkawi from both Kuala Kedah and Kuala Perlis. The journey takes about 1 hour 15 minutes and 45 minutes respectively. From Penang to Langkawi the ferry takes about 2 hours 30 minutes. The island is also a stopover for Star Cruises, one of the largest luxury cruise lines in the world.

The Langkawi archipelago is a cluster of 99 islands just off the coast of Kedah, close to Perlis and just south of Thailand.

Pulau Langkawi, noted for its legends and beautiful views, is the most developed in the group. It has good beaches, abundant marine life and offers an idyllic retreat from the urban jungle.

A duty-free port, this island of scenic, tranquil landscapes, has become a favorite destination for local and international visitors alike.

Langkawi is accessible by ferry from either Kuala Kedah (75 minutes) or Kuala Perlis (45 minutes).

Ferries usually leave on the hour from 7.00 am to 6.00 pm. Both ferry terminals offer ample parking facilities at just RM5 per day.

There are daily flights to Langkawi from Kuala Lumpur which land at Langkawi International Airport. The entire cluster of islands covers an area of 47,850 hectares and is separated from the mainland by the Straits of Malacca. Of the 99 islands in the group, only Pulau Tuba, Pulau Singa, Pulau Dayang Bunting, and Pulau Langkawi are inhabited.

Mainly a padi-growing and fishing region, Pulau Langkawi’s residents have diversified into more commercial and tourism-related activities. The main commercial areas are in the towns of Kuah, Padang Maksirat and Padang Lalang.

The island of Langkawi is steeped in legend and there are some fascinating stories connected to several tourist attractions.

Visit the Tomb of Mahsuri, the Field of Burnt Rice, the Hot Springs and the Beach of Black Sand. Boat tours are organized to Tasik Dayang Bunting, (Lake of the Pregnant Maiden), Gua Cerita (Cave of Stories) and the Gua Langsir.