Langkawi earns its living from holidays, not haulage. The island's airport (LGK) fills its schedule with leisure and scheduled flights from Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Singapore, serving a duty-free archipelago in Malaysia's north-west, in Kedah state. Air cargo here is essentially belly freight beneath passenger cabins; the field has little standalone tonnage. The duty-free regime mainly pulls in consumer goods, alcohol and electronics for local retail rather than export flows. Forwarders with real volume route it through Penang (PEN) on the mainland, which offers both a seaport and a cargo terminal, leaving LGK as a tourism and consumption point.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code of Langkawi International Airport?▼

The IATA code of Langkawi International Airport is LGK. This three-letter code is used for unique airport identification in international air transport.

Where is Langkawi International Airport located?▼

Langkawi International Airport is located in Langkawi, MY.

What is the ICAO code of Langkawi International Airport?▼

The ICAO code of Langkawi International Airport is WMKL. This four-letter code is used internationally in aviation.

What is the elevation of Langkawi International Airport?▼

Langkawi International Airport is at an elevation of 9 meters (29 ft) above sea level.

Location & Weather

6.32973, 99.72870

9 m ü. NN

Transit time routes from Langkawi

Kuala Lumpur → Shanghai Kuala Lumpur → Shenzhen Kuala Lumpur → Guangzhou Kuala Lumpur → Hong Kong Kuala Lumpur → Tokyo Kuala Lumpur → Busan

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Last updated: 8 June 2026

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