Travel advisory · MalaysiaSome governments advise against travel to parts of Malaysia.The warnings cover only these areas: Eastern Sabah islands and dive sites, Malaysia–Thailand land border.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice

Areas with warnings

Eastern Sabah islands and dive sites · avoid non-essential travel · Germany, New Zealand, UK
Malaysia–Thailand land border · avoid non-essential travel · Germany, France, New Zealand

Also named by one government: Northern and eastern Sabah islands and surrounding waters (France), Sandakan (France), Semporna (France), Sulu Archipelago and intervening sea (Germany), Tawau (France), East coast of Sabah (Germany), North and east coasts of Sabah (France)

Government	Advice	Updated	Read the advice
United Kingdom (FCDO)	No advice against the whole country (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice
United States (State Dept)	Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions	Feb 22, 2026	Read the advice
Canada (Global Affairs)	Take normal security precautions	–	Read the advice
Germany (Auswärtiges Amt)	No advice against the whole country (regional advisories)	Oct 16, 2026	Read the advice
New Zealand (SafeTravel)	Exercise normal safety and security precautions overall (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice
France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs)	No advice against the whole country (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice

Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.

Langkawi

Langkawi is a duty-free island group off Malaysia's northwest coast, known for beaches, forested mountains and mangrove boat trips.

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Langkawi is an archipelago of 99 islands off northwestern Malaysia, near the Thai border, in the state of Kedah. Only four are inhabited: the main island Langkawi, plus Tuba, Rebak and Dayang Bunting. Kuah, the largest town, is on the main island. The islands have been duty-free since 1987. Two-thirds of the main island is forest-covered mountains and hills.

Start with Pantai Cenang, the island's most popular beach and tourist area. The Langkawi Cable Car runs from Oriental Village to Gunung Mat Chinchang, where the Sky Bridge is. Kilim Karst Geoforest Park adds limestone caves and mangrove rivers, with boat trips along about 10 km of rivers, and Langkawi Geopark has held UNESCO World Geopark status since 1 June 2007. The dry season runs from December to February and the rainy season from March to November, so plan around the drier months.

Langkawi in five

Rent a carRoads are quiet and distances short, but public transport is limited. Cars can be rented at the airport and the ferry jetty.Getting around Malaysia
Ride the cable car earlyThe SkyCab climbs to the Sky Bridge above the forest. It closes in bad weather and for maintenance, so check before you go.
Take a mangrove boat tripBoats from the Kilim Geoforest Park go through mangrove channels, bat caves and past eagles.
Plan for the wet seasonMay to October brings more rain and rougher seas on the west coast beaches.

Things to do in Langkawi

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Cable car over lush mountains overlooking a bay with islands

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Need to know

Airport: Langkawi International (LGK), 10–15 min to Pantai Cenang
Getting there: Flights from Kuala Lumpur and Penang; ferries from Kuala Perlis
Getting around: Rental car or taxi
Best base: Pantai Cenang for beaches and food
Time needed: 3–4 days

Weather by month

Rainy days

Best
Good
Mixed
Poor

JanuaryRain13 rainy daysHigh30°Low25°Dry
FebruaryClear9 rainy daysHigh31°Low26°Dry
MarchRain15 rainy daysHigh31°Low26°Dry, hot
AprilRain26 rainy daysHigh30°Low26°Showers
MayRain28 rainy daysHigh30°Low27°Wet
JuneRain24 rainy daysHigh30°Low27°Wet
JulyRain25 rainy daysHigh29°Low27°Wet
AugustRain27 rainy daysHigh29°Low26°Wet
SeptemberRain27 rainy daysHigh29°Low26°Wettest
OctoberRain28 rainy daysHigh29°Low26°Wet
NovemberRain27 rainy daysHigh29°Low26°Showers
DecemberRain17 rainy daysHigh29°Low26°Drying out

Average daily high and low in Langkawi, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

Right now in Langkawi

Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.

Langkawi

04:40 AM

Tuesday, November 3

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Today31°24°78%Tuesday: Drizzle. High 31°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 78%.
Wed31°24°77%Wednesday: Rain. High 31°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 77%.
Thu31°24°85%Thursday: Rain. High 31°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 85%.
Fri30°24°91%Friday: Rain. High 30°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 91%.
Sat31°24°86%Saturday: Rain. High 31°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 86%.
Sun30°24°94%Sunday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 94%.
Mon30°24°100%Monday: Rain. High 30°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 100%.

Weather data by Open-Meteo.com

Money

Mid-market rate1 USD = 4.057 MYR

Amount

Converted to

MYR · Malaysian Ringgit

Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API

Day trips by train

Before you go to Langkawi

Car hire in LangkawiQuiet roads and beach-to-beach hopsCompare cars

Mangrove and island-hopping toursKilim boats and Pulau Dayang BuntingCompare tours

eSIM for MalaysiaFerry times and cable car updatesRead the guide

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Rules for Langkawi, checked

Check Malaysia's entry rules with the Immigration Department of Malaysia, including whether you need to complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) before you travel.
Duty-free status does not lift customs limits on alcohol and tobacco. Check allowances with Royal Malaysian Customs before you arrive by air or sea.
Dial 999 for police, fire or an ambulance anywhere in Malaysia.
Cover shoulders and knees and take off your shoes at mosques and temples.
Keep your passport with you for the Thai border formalities on the Ko Lipe ferry. The seasonal ferry runs only October to June, so check the timetable before you go.

Plan around Langkawi

All of Malaysia

Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Borneo and entry rules

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George Town food, a short flight or ferry route away

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The flight hub for most trips to the island

Read the guide Ko Lipe, Thailand

Thai island just north across the border

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Ferries, flights and rental cars compared

Read the guide Entry rules and visas

Check what your passport needs before you fly

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Langkawi FAQ

Do I need a car in Langkawi?

It helps. Buses are rare and taxi fares add up. Rental cars are cheap by regional standards.

Is Langkawi really duty-free?

Yes, for many goods including alcohol and chocolate. There are limits on what you can take back to mainland Malaysia.

When is the best time to visit Langkawi?

December to March, when seas are calm and it is mostly dry.

How do you get to Langkawi?

Fly from Kuala Lumpur or Penang, or take a ferry from Kuala Perlis or Kuala Kedah on the mainland. Flights are quickest from Kuala Lumpur; ferries suit an overland route up the peninsula. Check ferry timetables before planning a late arrival.

How many days do you need in Langkawi?

Three or four days covers the beaches, the SkyCab, a mangrove boat trip and one island-hopping day. Add a spare day in the wet season, when boat trips and the cable car can be cancelled for weather.