Singapore to Langkawi is one of the easiest short getaways out of Changi — a quick hop to Malaysia’s duty-free island of beaches, mangroves and cheap eats. It’s a low-cost route flown non-stop in about 1½ hours, so with a bit of timing you can be on Pantai Cenang beach the same afternoon you leave home.
Route: Singapore Changi (SIN) → Langkawi International (LGK)
Distance: approximately 490 km (300 miles)
Non-stop flight time: about 1h 30m
Direct flights: Yes — Scoot and AirAsia both fly non-stop from Changi several times a week. Every fare we found is direct, and every one was AirAsia, at S$ 115–S$ 119 return.
Fares from Singapore to Langkawi (SGD)
This is a short-haul budget route, so fares stay low and are driven mostly by Malaysian and Singaporean school holidays rather than the weather. Prices spike over long weekends, the mid-year break and year-end holidays, and drop hard in the quiet weeks in between. The figures below are typical economy return fares in Singapore dollars; the cheapest are basic no-frills fares without a checked bag.
| Month | Demand | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | medium |
| February | — | medium (CNY peak) |
| March | — | medium (school break) |
| April | — | low |
| May | — | low-medium |
| June | — | high (June holidays) |
| July | — | medium |
| August | — | medium |
| September | — | low |
| October | — | low-medium |
| November | — | medium |
| December | — | very high |
Checked against every return fare on sale as we write, this is the tightest-priced route we track: a hundred itineraries spanning S$ 115 to S$ 119, median S$ 117, all on AirAsia and all non-stop. There is effectively one price. So a return near S$ 117 is not a bargain or a rip-off — it is the fare, and the money you save here comes from skipping the bag and seat add-ons rather than from timing the market.
Airlines on this route
Non-stop (about 1h 30m):
- AirAsia — around seven non-stop flights a week; classic low-cost fares, and in our fare check they were all hundred of the cheapest seats, at S$ 115–S$ 119 return.
- Scoot — the most frequent operator, roughly ten non-stop flights a week on a Singapore Airlines-group budget product; add a bag and seat if you want them. It did not appear among the cheapest fares when we checked.
One-stop:
- Connecting itineraries via Kuala Lumpur (usually on AirAsia or Malaysia Airlines) exist but make little sense on such a short route — the non-stops are quicker and normally cheaper.
With only two carriers flying it directly, fares move with how full the flights are rather than heavy competition, so booking early on a busy weekend matters more here than on bigger routes.
When to book & how to save
- Book 3–8 weeks ahead for the best short-haul fares; last-minute seats on a popular weekend can jump sharply.
- Dodge the holiday peaks: Chinese New Year, the June school break and the December–New Year window are the priciest and busiest.
- Fly midweek or with hand luggage only — a Tuesday-to-Thursday trip and a cabin-bag-only fare is the cheapest way to do Langkawi.
- Add bags at booking, not the airport: both Scoot and AirAsia charge more for a checked bag bought late, so decide upfront and compare the all-in price.
- Watch for LCC sales: short regional routes like this are the first to appear in flash promotions, often for travel a few months out.
Arriving in Langkawi
All flights land at Langkawi International Airport (LGK) at Padang Matsirat, on the west of the island about 20 km from the main tourist strip. There’s no train; the easiest way in is a fixed-fare airport taxi bought at the counter in arrivals — roughly RM 30–40 (about S$ 9–12) to Pantai Cenang, the beach hub, and a little more to the Kuah town jetty. Grab operates on the island too, and many hotels offer transfers. Langkawi is duty-free, so alcohol and chocolate are notably cheap once you land.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Singapore to Langkawi?
The non-stop flight takes about 1 hour 30 minutes in each direction. It’s a genuinely short hop — you’ll be back on the ground almost as soon as the seatbelt sign goes off, which is part of what makes Langkawi such an easy long-weekend escape from Singapore.
Are there direct flights from Singapore to Langkawi?
Yes. Scoot and AirAsia both fly non-stop from Singapore Changi to Langkawi, with several departures a week between them. There’s no need to connect through Kuala Lumpur unless a stopover fare happens to be cheaper for your dates, which is rare on such a short route.
How much does it cost to fly from Singapore to Langkawi?
A typical economy return runs about S$ 116–S$ 118, median S$ 117, with every fare we could price falling between S$ 115 and S$ 119 on AirAsia. Bags, seats and meals are what move the total from there, and the June and December school holidays are when the cheap seats run out rather than when the headline fare climbs.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Singapore to Langkawi?
April, September and October are usually the cheapest. In the dates we could price, returns started at S$ 115. Avoid Chinese New Year, the June holidays and the December–New Year peak, when both fares and hotel prices climb and flights fill early.
Which airlines fly from Singapore to Langkawi?
Two carriers fly it non-stop: AirAsia and Scoot, the Singapore Airlines-group budget airline. In our fare data every one of the hundred cheapest seats was AirAsia, at S$ 115–S$ 119; Scoot flies the route too but did not appear among them. Both sell low-cost fares, so compare the all-in price once you’ve added any bags, seats and meals you need — the cheapest headline fare isn’t always the cheapest final total.
Which airport do I fly into in Langkawi?
You’ll land at Langkawi International Airport (LGK), the island’s only airport, on its western side near Padang Matsirat. It’s about 20 km from the Pantai Cenang beach strip, an easy 25–30 minute taxi ride away.
How far in advance should I book Singapore to Langkawi flights?
Aim to book 3 to 8 weeks ahead for a good fare. Because only two airlines fly the route, seats on popular weekends and school holidays sell out and prices rise close to departure — if you’re travelling on a peak date, book earlier still.
Is it cheaper to fly on weekdays?
Usually, yes. Midweek departures (Tuesday to Thursday) tend to be cheaper than Friday-to-Sunday flights, since Langkawi is a weekend-break favourite. Flying out and back on weekdays can save you a useful chunk on a short route where the base fare is already low.
Fare guidance based on aifly.one deal tracking and current airline schedules; last reviewed July 2026. Indicative economy returns — check the live fare before booking.
