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

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

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  1. Fly to Langkawi International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane MEL - LGK
    13h 29m
    RM 1,318–2,528

  2. Fly to Alor Setar, ferry

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane MEL - AOR
    2. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    16h 27m
    RM 1,106–3,037

  3. Fly to Hat Yai, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane MEL - 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
    18h 12m
    RM 1,482–2,651

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration13h 37mAverage Duration
TicketRM 1,016Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,798.5 km
  • Duration: 13h 29m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Kuah, Malaysia?

Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) 4 times a day.

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