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How to get fromSydney to Kuahby plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Sydney to Kuah by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Langkawi International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane SYD - LGK
    14h 23m
    RM 901–2,119

  2. Fly to Hat Yai, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane SYD - HDY
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to Tammalang Pierbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Tammalang Pier Satun to Kuah Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    20h 36m
    RM 1,360–2,942

  3. Fly to Alor Setar, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane SYD - AOR
    2. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    18h 49m
    RM 1,197–3,235

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration13h 44mAverage Duration
TicketRM 1,009Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,044.5 km
  • Duration: 14h 23m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Kuah, Malaysia?

Singapore Airlines, Scoot Tigerair, and three other airlines fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) 4 times a day.

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