Langkawi Cable Car Glass Floor SkyCab Ticket Price
The glass bottom gondola, roughly double the standard cabin price
The glass bottom gondola on Langkawi's SkyCab typically runs RM98 to RM105 per person, roughly double the standard cabin, and includes Express Lane access as part of the ticket. That's the short answer, but SkyCab actually runs several different gondola types at different price points, worth knowing before you book the wrong one.
What the glass bottom gondola actually is
A direct view of the forest canopy beneath your feet
Instead of the usual solid floor, this cabin has a glass panel beneath your feet, giving you a direct view of the forest canopy and mountain terrain as you ascend 708 metres up Gunung Mat Cincang. It's shared with other visitors, up to 4 passengers per cabin, and every glass bottom ticket includes Express Lane admission, which cuts down the wait considerably compared to the standard queue. Minimum age for this gondola is typically 3 years and above.
Full price breakdown by gondola type
The standard cabin, the most affordable way to ride the SkyCab
| Gondola type | Malaysian | Non-Malaysian | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard, Normal Lane (Adult) | RM39–43 | RM80–85 | Regular queue |
| Standard, Normal Lane (Child) | RM32–33 | RM64–65 | Regular queue |
| Standard, Express Lane (Adult) | RM81–93 | RM123–135 | Skip-the-queue access |
| Glass Bottom Gondola | RM98–105 | RM98–105 | Shared cabin, 4 pax, Express Lane included |
| 360° Gondola (open-air, rotating) | RM145–155 | RM145–155 | Express Lane included |
| Private Gondola (4–6 pax) | From RM521–550 | From RM521–550 | Per group, Express Lane included |
| VIP Gondola (3 pax) | From RM521–550 | From RM521–550 | Includes 3 refreshments at SkyBistro |
Prices shift between platforms and promotional periods, so treat this as a general guide and check the live listing on the day you book.
The 360° gondola, an open-air rotating cabin at the top tier of standard pricing
What every ticket includes
Every ticket bundles in access to three base village attractions
Regardless of which gondola tier you choose, standard SkyCab tickets come bundled with complimentary access to three attractions at the base village: 3D Art Langkawi (the interactive art museum), SkyRex, and SkyDome. This is genuinely worth factoring into the value comparison, you're not just paying for the ride up, the ticket covers a reasonable chunk of the base village experience too.
Some combo packages add Eagle's Nest SkyWalk or full SkyBridge access on top, typically running RM64 to RM68 for Malaysians and RM125 to RM130 for non-Malaysians on the newer 5-in-1 combo that includes the Eagle's Nest SkyWalk specifically.
Booking tips worth knowing
Malaysian citizen pricing requires a MyKad, some platforms explicitly state MyKad holders only for the discounted local rate, worth having it ready or booking through a platform that verifies this properly rather than assuming any Malaysian passport suffices.
Compare prices across platforms before booking. Klook, the official SkyCab website, Viator, and other booking platforms often list meaningfully different prices for what's functionally the same ticket, and promotional discounts (some listings show 5% to 12% off the base price) shift regularly.
Tickets are typically valid for one year from the date of issue and are non-refundable, worth knowing if your travel dates are still flexible when you book.
Weather closures aren't refunded or amended by policy at most operators, extreme weather can shut the cable car down with no compensation, a real risk worth factoring in in Langkawi's wetter months.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Assuming the glass bottom gondola price applies to both citizen categories evenly without checking. Unlike the standard gondola (which has a significant Malaysian vs non-Malaysian price gap), the glass bottom and 360° gondolas run close to the same price for both groups, worth confirming on the specific platform you're using since this detail occasionally varies
- Booking the Normal Lane standard gondola during peak season without realising Express Lane exists. If you're visiting on a weekend or during school holidays, the wait for Normal Lane can run long enough that the Express Lane upgrade, or the glass bottom gondola which includes it, pays for itself in time saved
- Not checking that a Malaysian citizen discount requires a MyKad specifically. Some platforms are strict about this, arriving without it can mean paying the non-Malaysian rate at the counter regardless of what you booked online
- Booking a private or VIP gondola for a solo trip or couple without checking the per-group pricing. These are priced for the whole group (4 to 6 passengers for private, 3 for VIP), splitting the cost only makes sense with a full group, otherwise the standard or glass bottom gondola is far better value
- Forgetting the 3D Art Langkawi, SkyRex, and SkyDome inclusions are part of your ticket. Skipping these after already paying for them wastes value that's already bundled in