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Travellers need a passport or an internationally recognised travel document in order to enter Malaysia. The documents must be valid for more than six months from the date of departure. Furthermore, certain nationals require a visa, while others are granted one upon arrival (VOA, Visa on …

Malaysia is hot and humid year-round, with average temperatures ranging from 24°C to 34°C. The Langkawi archipelago, and the west coast in general, experience monsoon weather from April to November, with the period from September to November being the rainiest. Most tourists prefer to visit the islands during the dry season, roughly between …

The Langkawi International Airport (LGK) is the main hub in the archipelago and the preferred way to get to Langkawi. From here it is possible to take a taxi or rent a car. You can find taxi counters near the exit where you can buy coupons (taxi fares are fixed depending on the destination), …

Since there is no public transportation in Langkawi, taxis are the best solution for moving around. Taxis don't have meters but rather have fixed fares that vary depending on the destination. You can buy coupons at the airport and take a taxi outside the terminal. You can order an official Langkawi Airport Taxi by …

Langkawi is well provided for in terms of medical facilities and pharmacies. The oldest pharmacy on the island is Joe's Pharmacy in Kuah, but you can find others in the main tourist areas as …

There are two main post offices on Langkawi Island, one located in Kuah (next to the Langkawi Fair Shopping Mall), the other in Padang …

Country code: +60 Langkawi area code: …

Electrical appliances are connected to Malaysia's power supply using a three-pin plug known as plug type G. It is the same plug used in the UK. Expect 220-240V at …