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  "response": {
    "Key": "LGK-MY",
    "orig": {
      "code": "LGK",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Kuah",
      "fullCity": "Kuah, Langkawi Island",
      "airport": "Langkawi Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "MY",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Malaysia"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Malaysia can I fly to from Kuah?",
        "answer": "From Kuah you fly out of Langkawi Airport, with non-stop flights to Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor Bahru, and Kota Kinabalu. Kuala Lumpur is the main hub for connections across Malaysia and beyond. Penang is great for food and heritage, while Kota Kinabalu serves Borneo."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Kuah to Malaysia?",
        "answer": "There are no commercial flights from Kuah itself, but from the nearby Langkawi International Airport (LGK) you can fly non-stop to Kuala Lumpur in about 1 hour 10 minutes or to Penang in roughly 35 minutes. One-stop routes to other cities like Kota Kinabalu or Kuching typically take 3 to 6 hours including the connection."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Kuah to Malaysia?",
        "answer": "Kuah itself does not have a commercial airport. The nearest airport is Langkawi International Airport (LGK), about 15–20 minutes away. From LGK there are frequent non‑stop flights to Kuala Lumpur and Penang on airlines like Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia and Batik Air Malaysia. Flight time to Kuala Lumpur is roughly 1 hour 10 minutes."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Kuah to Malaysia?",
        "answer": "From Kuah (Langkawi) to other points in Malaysia common choices are Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, Firefly and Batik Air Malaysia via their hubs."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Kuah to Malaysia?",
        "answer": "For the short nonstop hop from Langkawi to Kuala Lumpur, which typically costs around $182 with fares as low as $103, booking 4 to 8 weeks ahead usually secures the best value, though last‑minute deals are common on this high‑frequency domestic route.",
        "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold. The typical price, the lowest fare, a 'great deal' threshold, and how fares are spread across price bands are summarized from a large sample of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours, with a small fraction of extreme outlier fares excluded from the range."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in Malaysia?",
        "answer": "Popular Malaysian destinations include Kuala Lumpur for iconic towers and food, Penang for heritage and street cuisine, Malacca for history, Langkawi for beaches and Borneo for nature. Flights from the U.S. arrive mainly in Kuala Lumpur, with domestic connections to other cities."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Malaysia are best to fly into from Kuah?",
        "answer": "From Kuah you are already on Langkawi Island, so you do not need to fly into Malaysia. If you meant flying from Kuah to other parts of Malaysia, Langkawi Airport offers domestic connections to Kuala Lumpur, Penang, and Johor Bahru. Kuala Lumpur International Airport is the main hub with the most domestic and international links, while Penang works well for northern Malaysia and islands."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Malaysia?",
        "answer": "In Malaysia, the dry season from December to February and June to August generally offers the best weather, though prices and crowds peak during school holidays and major festivals. The east coast monsoon from November to March brings heavy rain, so west coast destinations like Langkawi and Penang are ideal at that time."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Langkawi Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From Kuah Town, the most popular way to reach Langkawi International Airport (LGK) is by taxi or ride‑share (Grab), which takes about 25–30 minutes and is the fastest door‑to‑door option. Airport taxi counters are located at the baggage claim and terminal exit, and you can also pre‑book transfers or book a Grab via the app. There is no dedicated airport shuttle bus, but limited public buses serve the island; they are cheaper but slower and less convenient. Driving and parking are available at the airport for those with a rental car.",
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            "url": "https://www.langkawiairport.com/langkawi-airport-transportation/",
            "title": "Langkawi Airport Transportation – Langkawi Airport Guide",
            "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"
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            "time_published": "2024-05-28T00:00:00Z"
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            "time_published": "2024-05-28T20:14:28Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Langkawi_International_Airport",
            "title": "Langkawi International Airport",
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