Langkawi International Airport (LGK) serves as the main gateway to Langkawi archipelago, handling both international and domestic traffic through a single passenger terminal complex with separate domestic and international halls. Carriers based or with significant operations here include Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia and Batik Air Malaysia, with frequent connections to Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Singapore and seasonal charters to regional destinations. Travelers can use the airport’s online flight board to check arrivals and departures in real time, and should allow extra time during holiday periods when tourism peaks.
Frequently asked questions
The IATA airport code for Langkawi International Airport is LGK.
The ICAO code for Langkawi International Airport is WMKL.
Langkawi International Airport (LGK) is located in Langkawi, Malaysia.
The local time zone at Langkawi International Airport (LGK) is Asia/Kuala_Lumpur (GMT+8).
About 43 scheduled departures were counted at Langkawi International Airport (LGK) when flight schedules were last measured on July 19, 2026.
For international flights, arrive at least 3 hours before departure; for domestic flights, about 2 hours.
The board on this page shows arrivals and departures for Langkawi International Airport (LGK). It re-checks for updates while the page is open, and every board states how old its data is — busy hubs are refreshed within hours, quieter airports less often.