Major city · Malaysia
Kuala Kedah
Half a day: take the ferry to Langkawi and eat seafood at the jetty. Not a base — sleep in Alor Setar, 12 km (7.5 mi) away.Half a day: take the ferry to Langkawi and eat seafood at the jetty. Not a base — sleep in Alor Setar, 7.5 mi (12 km) away.
Kuala Kedah is a fishing village and the main ferry port for Langkawi in northern Kedah. The only reason to stop is the fort and the seafood stalls near the jetty. Most travellers pass through in under 2 hours between bus and ferry.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MYR
- Best months
- Dec–Apr (dry season for Langkawi ferries)
- avoid Oct–Nov (monsoon, rough seas, ferries cancelled)
- Airports
- AOR · LGK
- Nights
- 0
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Kuala Kedah999 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Kuala Kedah, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Malaysian ringgit (MYR, RM); cards and e-wallets are widely used in Kuala Lumpur.Malaysia-wide
- SIM or eSIMCelcomDigi, Maxis, U Mobile and Unifi sell tourist SIMs at KLIA with passport registration.Malaysia-wide
- Tap waterTreated in cities, but most people filter or boil; bottled water is cheap.Malaysia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Nothing if 10% service charge is added; otherwise round up.Malaysia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 240 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Malaysia-wide
- SafetySafe during daylight.
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- RestroomsWestern and squat toilets side by side; water hose instead of paper; some public toilets cost RM0.20–1.Malaysia-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police and ambulance · 994 fire · 112 From mobile
- Sundays & holidayscheckKelantan, Terengganu and Kedah have Friday–Saturday weekends; Johor Saturday–Sunday since 2025 — check…Malaysia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportAOR Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (Alor Setar) (About 20 min by taxi to Kuala Kedah jetty; domestic flights from KL and Penang.).
- Getting aroundWalk between the jetty terminal and the fort (10 min).
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- AOR Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (Alor Setar) (About 20 min by taxi to Kuala Kedah jetty; domestic flights from KL and Penang.) · LGK Langkawi International Airport (Ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi, then taxi to the airport.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Feb
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Mar
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Apr
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: Dec–Apr. Avoid: Oct–Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Feb (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C) low), wettest Oct (22 rain days), driest Feb (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kuala Kedah: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9 rd
Feb
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8 rd
Mar
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
19 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
22 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
21 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk between the jetty terminal and the fort (10 min). City bus RM1 to Alor Setar from the main road opposite the harbour. Taxi to Alor Setar about RM15–20 (check).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Langkawi
goDoor to door: About 2 h
Ferry from Kuala Kedah Jetty, 1.5–2 h
Ferries every 1.5–2 h; last departure 7:00 PM. One-way RM45 (foreign adult, 2025 estimate).Ferries every 1.5–2 h; last departure 7:00 AM PM. One-way RM45 (foreign adult, 2025 estimate).
Alor Setar
goDoor to door: About 30 min
City bus RM1 or taxi RM15–20, 12 km (7.5 mi)City bus RM1 or taxi RM15–20, 7.5 mi (12 km)
See the Alor Setar Tower and state museum.
Butterworth (Penang)
cautionDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Taxi from jetty, about RM47 (check)
Shared taxi possible; cheaper via bus to Alor Setar then express bus.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Alor Setar city centre
12 km (7.5 mi) away; budget and mid-range hotels, bus and taxi connections to the jetty.7.5 mi (12 km) away; budget and mid-range hotels, bus and taxi connections to the jetty.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- RM40–70 (just transit)
- Mid
- RM70–120 (transit plus seafood meal)
Watch out
Safety
- Last ferry to Langkawi departs at 7:00 PM; check the schedule on arrival.Last ferry to Langkawi departs at 7:00 AM PM; check the schedule on arrival.
- No hotels in Kuala Kedah — book accommodation in Alor Setar.
- Monsoon season (Oct–Nov) cancels ferries; have a backup plan.
Emergency numbers
- Police and ambulance
- 999
- Fire
- 994
- From mobile
- 112
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Emergency
- Police and ambulance999
- Fire994
- From mobile112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Ferry Kuala Kedah → Langkawi: RM45 one-way (foreign adult, 2025 estimate)
- Bus Kuala Kedah → Alor Setar: RM1
- Taxi Kuala Kedah → Alor Setar: RM15–20 (check)
Say or show
- Berapa? — How much? (buh-rah-pah)
- Di mana jeti? — Where is the jetty? (dee mah-nah jeh-tee)
- Satu tiket ke Langkawi — One ticket to Langkawi (sah-too tee-ket kuh Lang-kah-wee)
- Terima kasih — Thank you (tuh-ree-mah kah-seh)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Kuala Kedah. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–Apr (dry season for Langkawi ferries) · avoid Oct–Nov (monsoon, rough seas, ferries cancelled) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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