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One final note: Malaysia has declared Langkawi a duty-free zone, so take a peek at some of the shopping in town, and enjoy RM4 (US$1.05) beers! BY PLANE Malaysia Airways makes Langkawi very convenient from either mainland Malaysia or Singapore. From KL, two daily flights depart for Langkawi's International Airport (004/955-1322). Call Malaysia Airline's ticketing office in KL or Langkawi at (1300/88-3000). From Singapore, Malaysian Airlines flies direct daily, but has numerous other flights with stops in either KL or Penang. For Singapore reservations call 65/6336-6777. The best thing to do is prearrange a shuttle pickup from your resort, other- Pantai lengah, the fare should be about RM25 (US$6.60), while to the farther resorts at Tanjung Rhu and Datai Bay it will be as high as RM40 (US$11). To call for a pickup from the airport dial 04/955-1800.

BY TRAIN Taking the train can be a hit of a hassle, because the nearest stop (in Alor Setar) is quite fir from the jetty to the island, requiring a cab transfer. Still, if you prefer rail, hop on the overnight train from KL (the only train), which will put you in to Alor Setar at around 6am. Just outside the train station you can find the taxi stand, with cabs to take you to the Kuala Kedah jetty for RM10 (US$2.65). Call K1. Sentral at 03/2730-2000 or the Alor Setar Railway Station at te 04/731-4045 for further details.

BY BUS TO be honest, 1 don't really recommend using this route. If you're coming from KL, the bus ride is long and uncomfortable, catching the taxi transfer to the jetty can be problematic, and by the time you reach the island you'll need a vacation from your vacation. Fly or use the train. If you're coming from Penang, the direct ferry is wonderfully convenient.
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