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Langkawi Tourism Statistics: 7,596 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 7,596 Airbnb stays in Langkawi, in Kedah, Malaysia, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was December, and the quietest was April. All of Malaysia had 37,961,485 visitors in 2024, Tourism Malaysia reports.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 29,855
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 3.9 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- December
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 81%
Key facts
Langkawi Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- Tourism Malaysia puts all of Malaysia at 37,961,485 visitors in 2024.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Langkawi at 7,596 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Langkawi added up to 29,855 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Langkawi lasted 3.9 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 36 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks December the busiest Airbnb month in Langkawi in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by February and January, with April the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Langkawi had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were December, February and January.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Langkawi in August were booked furthest ahead, about 51 days, against 29 days for May, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 81% of Langkawi Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United Kingdom at 12% and France at 12%.
By place
- AirROI estimates Langkawi took 0.7% of all Airbnb stays in Malaysia in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Langkawi 20th for Airbnb stays among the 67 towns it lists in Malaysia in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Malaysia?
Tourism Malaysia counted 37,961,485 visitors for all of Malaysia in 2024. On AirROI's estimates, Langkawi accounted for 0.7% of Airbnb stays in Malaysia in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37,961,485Visitors, all of Malaysia | International visitor arrivals to Malaysia in 2024, tourists and same-day excursionists together | 2024 | Tourism Malaysia |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Langkawi
Langkawi had 364 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 7,596 stays and 29,855 nights. A typical stay lasted 3.9 nights and was booked about 36 days ahead, shorter than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights.
- Airbnb homes
- 364
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 7,596
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 29,855
- Typical stay
- 3.9 nights
- Booked ahead
- 36 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Langkawi?
On Airbnb, December was the busiest month in Langkawi in the 12 months to October 2026, then February and January. April was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
December ranks first, April last
Airbnb months in calendar order, 12 months to October 2026. The number is the month's rank, and 1 is the busiest. The bar shows its part of Airbnb nights.
- Three busiest months
- Other months
From busiest to quietest: December, February, January, July, June, March, August, May, November, October, September, April.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| December | 10.7% | 41 days |
| February | 9.7% | 39 days |
| January | 9.3% | 38 days |
| July | 9.0% | 40 days |
| June | 8.7% | 31 days |
| March | 8.2% | 36 days |
| August | 8.0% | 51 days |
| May | 8.0% | 29 days |
| November | 7.5% | 42 days |
| October | 7.4% | 50 days |
| September | 6.9% | 32 days |
| April | 6.5% | 39 days |
Share is each month's part of the year's Airbnb nights. Typical stay and days booked ahead are AirROI estimates for stays in each month.
Where guests come from
Where Do Langkawi Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Langkawi Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 81% came from abroad, led by the United Kingdom at 12% and France at 12%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Kuala Lumpur was the top origin city at 5.9%, ahead of London at 2.9%. The figures rest on 11,012 reviews, written over many years.
81% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 81%
- From within Malaysia 19%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Langkawi
How many tourists visit Langkawi?
Malaysia as a whole had 37,961,485 visitors in 2024, according to Tourism Malaysia. AirROI puts Langkawi at 0.7% of Airbnb stays in Malaysia in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 7,596 Airbnb stays in Langkawi in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Langkawi?
The busiest Airbnb month in Langkawi in the 12 months to October 2026 was December, then February and January.
What is the quietest month in Langkawi?
April was the quietest Airbnb month in Langkawi in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and September ranked 11th. Stays in April were booked about 39 days ahead, against 51 days for August.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Langkawi?
A typical Airbnb stay in Langkawi lasted 3.9 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 36 days ahead. That is shorter than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 2.7 nights in September to 4.6 nights in February.
Where do Airbnb guests in Langkawi come from?
Of Langkawi Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 81% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United Kingdom at 12% and France at 12%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Kuala Lumpur at 5.9%, ahead of London at 2.9%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. Tourism Malaysia counts visitors (37,961,485 in 2024 across Malaysia). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 7,596 stays are estimates for the 12 months to October 2026.
Method
How These Numbers Are Made
Official figures come from their publishers, linked above, and were last checked in November 2026. Stays and nights are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, built from Airbnb listing data, and cover Airbnb only. Nights are stays times the typical stay: 7,596 stays at 3.93 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 11,012 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.