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Only AirAsia operates flights between Johor Bahru and Langkawi.

Flights from Johor Bahru to Langkawi usually depart from Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl (JHB) and arrive at Langkawi (LGK).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• AirAsia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Firefly: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Johor Bahru to Langkawi:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average RM 375 return, compared with RM 499 via a stopover through Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 31–RM 407 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by AirAsia and Scoot. Other aircraft seen on the route include ATR 72-201 / 202 variants.

One-stop flights from Johor Bahru to Langkawi most commonly connect through:

• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 99% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB) – 1% of one-stop connections
• Penang Intl (PEN) – 0% of one-stop connections

Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 37% on the Johor Bahru to Langkawi route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at RM 317 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at RM 500, a difference of RM 183. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Johor Bahru to Langkawi route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 28 minutes.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Johor Bahru to Langkawi:

• Earliest: departs at 14:55 and lands at 16:10
• Latest: departs at 17:05 and lands at 18:20.

The flight takes about 1h 15m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 32% above the route average of RM 400. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Johor Bahru to Langkawi takes 1h 15m, covering 1,094 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about RM 301 to RM 1,997. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Johor Bahru to Langkawi are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 273, which is 36% above the typical average for this route.

AirAsia is the only airline operating Johor Bahru to Langkawi flights. 87% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Penang Intl (PEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 2h 54m, compared to 5h 52m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) and 7h 48m via Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB).

Langkawi Airport (LGK) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around RM 45 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Anytime Holiday
• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• keddy by Europcar
• Global Faa

Return flights from Johor Bahru to Langkawi range from RM 304 to RM 522, with an average of RM 400 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 304 counts as a good deal.