Comparison · Bali vs Langkawi · Indonesia / Malaysia
Bali vs Langkawi
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Choose Bali for Hindu temples, Rice terraces and day trips; choose Langkawi for SkyCab and Sky Bridge, Mangrove tours, free sights and a short break. Day-to-day costs are similar, and the two are about 2,367 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 2,367 km
- Less expensive
- About the same
- Best time for Bali
- April–June and September–October
- Best time for Langkawi
- December–March
Side by side
| Bali | Langkawi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Malaysia |
| Known for | Hindu temples, Rice terraces and Surfing | SkyCab and Sky Bridge, Mangrove tours and Pantai Cenang beach |
| Best time to visit | April–June and September–October | December–March |
| Ideal stay | 10 days | 5 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $80–$180 | $80–$160 |
| Cost level | Affordable | Affordable |
| Warmest month | April, 32°C (90°F) | March, 34°C (93°F) |
| Coldest month | June, 30°C (86°F) | July, 31°C (88°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 1 | 8 |
| Day trips in our guide | 6 | 2 |
| Beaches | Seminyak and Double Six Beach | Pantai Cenang |
| Airports | DPS | LGK |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Bali for…
Hindu temples, Rice terraces and day trips. Bali is a Hindu island in mostly Muslim Indonesia, about 140 km across, where daily offerings sit on doorsteps and temple ceremonies close roads. The south — Seminyak, Canggu, Kuta, Uluwatu and Nusa Dua — has the beaches, surf breaks and beach clubs, while…
Choose Langkawi for…
SkyCab and Sky Bridge, Mangrove tours, free sights and a short break. Langkawi is an archipelago of about 99 islands in the Andaman Sea off the Kedah coast, and most visitors stay on the main island. The west coast holds the beaches — Pantai Cenang, Pantai Tengah and the resort coves of Datai Bay — while the north and east are…
Top sights compared
| # | Bali | Langkawi |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uluwatu Temple and Kecak dance | SkyCab cable car |
| 2 | Tanah Lot | Langkawi Sky Bridge |
| 3 | Tegallalang Rice Terraces | Kilim Karst Geoforest Park mangrove tour |
| 4 | Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary | Pantai Cenang beach |
| 5 | Tirta Empul | Seven Wells Waterfall (Telaga Tujuh) |
Food compared
| Bali | Langkawi |
|---|---|
| Babi guling | Nasi lemak |
| Bebek betutu | Laksa Kedah |
| Nasi campur Bali | Ikan bakar |
| Sate lilit | Roti canai |
Which is cheaper?
Bali and Langkawi cost about the same: a mid-range day is roughly $80–$180 in Bali and $80–$160 in Langkawi (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Langkawi on a budget.
Can you visit both?
They are about 2,367 km apart, so combining them means a flight. With 16 days or more it works; otherwise pick one.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Bali or Langkawi cheaper?
Neither is clearly cheaper: a mid-range day costs about $80–$180 in Bali and $80–$160 in Langkawi (estimates).
+Is Bali or Langkawi better for a first trip?
Pick Bali for Hindu temples, Rice terraces and day trips, or Langkawi for SkyCab and Sky Bridge, Mangrove tours, free sights and a short break.
+How far is Bali from Langkawi?
About 2,367 km in a straight line.