Layang Layang Travel Tips

I've been there!
Have you been travelling here? Rate it!
1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars
(2 votes, 5.00/5)
Loading...


If you have been to Layang Layang before, please share your experiences, ideas and feedback (Hotel, Excursions, General Feeling,…) in the comments section below, by doing so you will help fellow travellers to plan their next trip ;)

Layang Layang Island is a World Class Diving destination. It is famous worldwide for the schools of Hammerhead Sharks patrolling around the Island in April and May. Scuba Diving in the blue in the middle of hundreds of Hammerhead Sharks is a once in a lifetime experience. Enjoy the magic!

Hammerheads aside, the diving is still magnificent with outstanding visibility, awesome coral and incredibly rich marine life!

Be aware that, this is a pure diving destination not really suitable for families and beginner divers.

In this page you will find practical information to plan a scuba diving trip to Layang Layang:

Where to stay?

I usually use this website to book in advance my hotels in Layang Layang as they usually have the lowest rates I find. I like it because it's free to cancel and change the dates.

There is only one place to stay, the Avillion Layang Layang Resort. There are also a few liveaboards visiting the area. You can watch this video to know more about the Avillion Resort.

Activities and excursions in Layang Layang

Layang Layang is 100% about diving. Snorkelling is also possible for the non divers. It is not really a destination recommended if you are travelling with kids or non divers. There is no sandy beach but a pool to relax between two dives.

Health and Safety

If you are planning an upcoming dive trip or travelling to Layang Layang, it is a really good idea to invest in travel insurance for scuba diving, because you never know what could happen and when you might need it (because accidents do happen!). I recommend this diving insurance as they offer worldwide coverage and focus on providing scuba divers a quality insurance and medical assistance service.

Where is Layang Layang located in the world?

This tiny coral atoll is located on the North Side of Sabah, the Malaysian part of Borneo about 300 km from the main land. It is part of the Spratly Islands archipelago.

See the map below.

Layang Layang Map

layang layang map

Layang Layang Island Beach

Photo Credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/findiver/4300630124/

How to get to Layang Layang?

The only way to get to Layang Layang Island is by air. You will have to take a small plane chartered from Kota Kinabalu to Layang Layang.

Kota Kinabalu is the main city of Borneo and is easily accessible from many cities. The cheapest way is to fly there with Air Asia from Kuala Lumpur. The booking of the plane has to be arranged directly with the diving resort. Flight time is one hour and cost around 300 US $.

There are also two liveaboards running from Kota Kinabalu cruising around Layang Layang.

Layang Layang Plane Transfer

Photo Credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/findiver/4299885817/

Getting Around

This island is just a few hundreds meters long and there are no roads, no cars, nothing! The only way to get around is by diving boat from one dive site to the next one.

Layang Layang Photos

No related photos found. See all Photos

Scuba diving

You will find all information about sea life, best time to visit, top dive spots, etc. in our review: Layang Layang Diving

Diving Reviews for this region

destination of the month

Layang Layang

Schooling Hammerheads Sharks!!! Outstanding visibility, marine life, and pristine coral...

Layang Layang Diving Review

Liveaboard Reviews in Layang Layang

No review found

Cruise ship Reviews in Layang Layang

No review found

One Dive Log in “Layang Layang”

Have you been travelling or scuba diving here? Rate it!
1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars
(2 votes, 5.00/5)
Loading...

Have you travelled in Layang Layang?

Have you been travelling or backpacking in Layang Layang? Please consider sharing your experience by leaving a comment below!

Some inspiration for your Travel Comment: How did you get there, How did you travel around, Which Hotels did you use, Did you have a good time? Your email address will not be published.