{"id":18442,"date":"2021-09-13T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-13T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comparehero.my\/blog\/uncategorized\/langkawi-sop-travel-bubble-2021.html"},"modified":"2026-03-26T16:00:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T08:00:33","slug":"langkawi-sop-travel-bubble-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.comparehero.my\/blog\/travel\/langkawi-sop-travel-bubble-2021.html","title":{"rendered":"Planning A Trip To Langkawi Soon? Here Are The SOPs You Need To Follow"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With about 54% of people in Malaysia being fully vaccinated<\/a>, things are slowly starting to operate as usual again. Recently, it was announced that Langkawi Island would open up for local tourism on 16th September 2021<\/a>. This would be the first tourist spot that is officially welcoming visitors again since March 2020.<\/p>\n\n

However, because we\u2019re not really out of the woods yet, there are standard operating procedures (SOPs) and rules set for those travelling there. If you\u2019ve made a booking to go to Langkawi or are planning to, do take note of this.<\/p>\n

1. You must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19<\/h2>\n

In order to be allowed entry into Langkawi, you must be fully vaccinated according to the definition set by the Ministry of Health<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you received a two-dose vaccine such as Pfizer, AstraZeneca or Sinovac, you would be considered fully vaccinated two weeks after your second dose. Whereas, if you had gotten a single-shot vaccine such as Cansino or Johnson & Johnson, you\u2019d need to wait 28 days to be considered fully vaccinated.<\/p>\n

Do note that you can be asked for proof of vaccination at any point while you’re on holiday in Langkawi, so have your MySejahtera\/Covid-19 vaccination card ready.<\/p>\n

2. Private cars aren\u2019t allowed<\/h2>\n

If you want to travel by air, you just need to make a regular flight booking directly to Langkawi. On the other hand, if you\u2019re going by road, take note that you can\u2019t drive there on your own. Instead, you must to use the services of a travel agency and have them arrange transport for you.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll need to use a ferry to get to Langkawi if you travel by road. Take note that ferries will operate at a lesser capacity, so do prepare to wait a bit longer.<\/p>\n

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3. Police permission is only needed for road travel<\/h2>\n

Considering the fact that entering Langkawi means crossing a district or state, you would need permission from the police to do so. However, the authorities have clarified that police permission is not required for those travelling by air<\/a>, only for those travelling by road from other states.<\/p>\n

4. Kids travelling with parents<\/h2>\n

As for whether unvaccinated kids are allowed to travel with their parents, the answer is yes. The only requirement is that the parents or legal guardians themselves must be fully vaccinated.<\/p>\n

This only applies to those under 18. If your child is 18 and above, they would be considered an adult and have to be fully vaccinated.<\/p>\n

5. Most activities are allowed<\/h2>\n

Most activities that you would have done in Langkawi prior to Covid-19 are allowed in this travel bubble. The Ministry of Tourism, Art and Culture have listed in detail what can and cannot be done in Langkawi. The full list can be found on their website here<\/a>, but essentially, you can do all of the following:<\/p>\n