Flying from Shanghai to Langkawi International Airport (LGK): What you need to know
Shanghai has a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Shanghai to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) heading out from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
Langkawi (where Langkawi International Airport is located) and Shanghai share the UTC+8 timezone. Easily coordinate travel plans without worrying about time differences.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from Shanghai to LGK.
Taking off during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Shanghai to LGK. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Penang International Airport (PEN)
PVG is about 56 kilometres from central Shanghai. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Shanghai Pudong International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Shanghai to Langkawi International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
Of all flights leaving Shanghai Pudong International Airport, 78.11% arrive on time at their destination.
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
SHA is around 14 kilometres from central Shanghai. It'll take you 20 minutes or so to reach the terminal driving from the city centre.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Shanghai to LGK flight? Relax in a hotel near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 85.58% of them touching down within the expected time frame.
The street address for SHA is 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
About Langkawi International Airport (LGK)
Consider staying in a hotel near LGK if you're catching a late flight from Shanghai to Langkawi International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Langkawi International Airport rental car and discover Langkawi and beyond with your own wheels. Anytime Resources, Pic A Place and Green Motion are popular outlets you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your ride around three weeks ahead of your Shanghai to Langkawi International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Langkawi International Airport is $212. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $439. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Shanghai to LGK if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
Affordable Shanghai to Langkawi International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Shanghai to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to visit Langkawi. August is when most people book flights from Shanghai to Langkawi International Airport (LGK), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
When booking your Shanghai to LGK flight ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. February is the warmest month in Langkawi, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Shanghai to Langkawi International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Langkawi
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Langkawi right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from Shanghai to Langkawi International Airport:
SKYDIVE and Langkawi Marine Park are a couple of top-rated attractions to put on your Langkawi travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Langkawi.
Explore more of Malaysia
You've visited Langkawi, now it's time to discover other parts of Malaysia. Travel about 274 kilometres east to Kota Bharu to tick off its leading sights. From Istana Negeri Kelantan to Museum Of Islamic Culture and Masjid Al Karomah, your itinerary will be busy.
Ipoh is another essential stop in Malaysia and is around 241 kilometres south-east of Langkawi. No journey is complete without dropping by Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple and Zen Gardens, Ipoh Railway Station and Ipoh Old Town.