Langkawi is an archipelago off Malaysia's northwest coast, and mainly refers to the same-named main island, Pulau Langkawi, on the Malaysian-Thailand frontier. Langkawi is one of the most popular holiday regions in Malaysia and measures around 200 square miles (main island). Unlike neighbouring Penang, Langkawi has preserved much of its original character and is still covered by tropical rainforest to this day.

Best time to fly from Manila to Langkawi

Well if you want to follow the season of high tourism, the best time to visit Langkawi is between January and March. Because this is the dry season when there is almost no rain and you get bright sunshine at warm temperatures throughout the day

Main airports available in Manila and Langkawi

Langkawi International Airport – is an airport in Padang Matsirat, Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia. AirAsia, Berjaya Air, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines and Malindo Air offers domestic flights connecting Langkawi and Johor Bahru, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Subang. While Qatar Airways and Scoot provides international flights to Doha and Singapore, respectively. Choice of public transportation is limited in Langkawi. However, you can find a taxi easily at Langkawi International Airport, Kuah Jetty and a few tourist spots. Also, Grab is now available in Langkawi.

Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport – The Ninoy Aquino International Airport is operated by the Manila International Airport Authority and is the gateway to Manila. It is the Philippines' largest airport. Manila International Airport hosts domestic, regional and international passenger and freight services for more than 20 airlines. It is a hub for airlines including Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, PAL Express, AirAsia Zest and Cebgo.

Climate pattern in Manila and Langkawi

Manila region faces a climatic tropical savanna. Nevertheless, the weather is usually representative of a long humid season and a relatively short dry season. Meanwhile, Langkawi’s climate can be described as tropical and is strongly influenced by the monsoon. Throughout the year the temperatures are steadily high, there are only minimal fluctuations. Night values are usual around 23 °C, while on average 31 °C to 34 °C are measured during the day.

Highlights attractions in Langkawi

• Pantai Tengah is located just around the Pantai Cenang southern road bend. It is Langkawi's longest stretch of beach – there are a few basic chalets here as well as a few large, all-inclusive resorts that are particularly popular with young families. There is not much sightseeing here; for most of Langkawi Island. However, there are more than a few ways to kick back and relax; spas are a dime a dozen and it's as easy to find a tour operator to liven up your day with an island-hopping or mangrove eagle-feeding tour.
• Pantai Cenang is Langkawi Island's busiest beach town and is located in Kampung Lubok Buaya. Here you can find a diverse mix of cafes and restaurants along its picturesque beach strip, as well as souvenir shops and duty-free outlets. With its kid-friendly attractions such as Underwater World Langkawi, Rice Garden Museum, and Kiki Club at Meritus Pelangi Resort & Spa, it is just a 10-minute drive from Langkawi International Airport. Pantai Cenang's magnificent beach, with white sands and clear waters, is also great for sunbathing and exciting water sports like jet skiing and parasailing.
• Black Sand Beach Langkawi is about four kilometres southwest of Tanjung Rhu Beach. The beach offers memorable photo opportunities and a quiet retreat from often crowded areas of the island. Despite its name, the beach is, in reality, a mixture of black and white sand, which some locals claim is the result of a centuries-old curse laid by a mermaid because a fisherman had stolen her ring.