Awana Pier

Awana Pier, Langkawi

Awana Pier is a boarding point on the southwest coast of Langkawi, next to the Awana Porto Malai resort near Pantai Kok. Unlike Langkawi's main terminal at Kuah Jetty, Awana Pier also has a Malaysian immigration and customs checkpoint, which is why it is used for the international ferry crossing to southern Thailand rather than for routes that stay within Malaysia.

Where ferries from Awana Pier go

Ferries from Awana Pier connect Langkawi with Koh Lipe and other points on the Satun coast of southern Thailand. Domestic transfers around the Langkawi archipelago, and connections toward Penang or the Malaysian mainland, generally depart from Kuah Jetty instead, so it's worth checking which terminal your ticket names before you set off. If your plans involve Genting Highlands or Resorts World Genting, note that these are on the Malaysian mainland near Kuala Lumpur and are not reached from Awana Pier or anywhere else on Langkawi; getting there requires a separate flight or road journey to the Klang Valley.

Schedules, operators and fares

Several ferry operators run the Langkawi-Thailand crossing from Awana Pier, and departure times, journey duration and fares vary by operator, season and sea conditions. Rather than quote fixed figures here, use the live schedule and price shown on the booking form on this page, which reflects the current timetable for the date you choose.

Booking conditions and what to bring

• Bring a valid passport with enough remaining validity for entry into Thailand, since this route crosses an international border.
• Arrive at Awana Pier with time to spare for immigration and check-in before your boarding cutoff, which is confirmed at checkout once you select a departure.
• Boarding cutoffs are earlier than the sailing time itself; missing one can mean losing your seat on that ferry, so plan your transfer accordingly.
• Fares, refund conditions and any transfer add-ons are set by the individual operator and shown before you confirm your booking.

Getting to Awana Pier

Awana Pier sits on the Pantai Kok side of Langkawi, within reach of the Langkawi Cable Car, the Sky Bridge and the Kilim Karst Geoforest Park. A taxi or hotel transfer from Kuah town or Pantai Cenang is the usual way to reach the pier; if your accommodation arranges the transfer, confirm the pickup time against your ferry's boarding cutoff rather than its scheduled departure time.