How to find cheap flights to Penang International Airport (PEN)
At the moment, R 8,502 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Penang International Airport. Or you can reserve a round-trip plane ticket to PEN for R 12,967.
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Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to lock in the lowest price on tickets to George Town, where Penang International Airport is located, if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
Check the 'Add nearby airports' filter and widen your search for cheap flights to George Town. This will list all the airports around your departure and arrival points.
If there's no rush to travel to George Town, consider making a pit stop along the way. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Penang International Airport by choosing a flight with one or more stops.
Best time to go to George Town
May is usually the cheapest month to hop on a flight to George Town.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to PEN that fits your itinerary and budget.
August is the most popular month for flights to PEN. It's the perfect time to explore George Town in full swing.
Travel in February if you prefer your holiday with fewer crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to George Town are typically cheaper.
With averages of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF), March is when George Town is warmest. Organise your visit around your preferred weather conditions to get the most out of your trip.
Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
February gives you the best chance of clearer skies. With 13 days of rain on average, this is the driest month in George Town.
November brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around 26 days of rainfall if you visit during this time.
Flying to Penang International Airport (PEN): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Penang International Airport, these popular airlines make getting to George Town nice and easy:
Juneyao Airlines is most likely to get you there on time. Up to 97% of its flights into this hub land without being late, making it a smart choice when reserving your PEN plane ticket.
The local timezone at PEN is UTC+8.
Eager to get a good night's sleep after your flight to PEN? These hotels close to Penang International Airport offer the ideal place to relax and recharge:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a car hire in PEN. Line up your ride with ASIA CAR, Paradise or Hawk and discover parts of George Town that you won't find in every travel brochure.
Penang International Airport has an on-time rating of 70%, which is based on the arrival performance of departing flights. This can be helpful to know if you're catching a tight connecting flight or need to be somewhere soon after you land.
Getting to central George Town from Penang International Airport (PEN)
The distance from PEN to central George Town is about 18 kilometres.
After landing from your flight to PEN, the drive to the centre takes around 25 minutes.
Your hotel should feel like part of the trip, not just a place to sleep. Book a room at one of these guest-approved stays in George Town:
George Town highlights
Hop off your flight to George Town and make a beeline for these major attractions:
George Town, Malaysia UNESCO AREA: Around 0.48 kilometres east of the city centre, this landmark is an ideal spot to start your sightseeing around the city.
Japanese Garden: You'll discover this park roughly 3 kilometres south-west of the centre. It's a great spot to take some time out while exploring George Town.
George Town: Hit up this landmark next. About 2 kilometres east of the city centre, it's worth checking out to get the full George Town experience.
How to get to Sungai Petani from Penang International Airport (PEN)
The nearby city of Sungai Petani is about 56 kilometres from PEN. Heading into the centre by cab or ride-share should take around 1 hour.
If you're hopping on public transport, it'll take roughly 3 hours 35 minutes to reach your destination.
Travelling from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Taiping
Taiping is around 72 kilometres from Penang International Airport. If that's where you'll be staying, the ride by public transport takes about 3 hours 45 minutes.
The drive time to Taiping is roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Explore more of Malaysia
There's plenty more of Malaysia waiting to be explored. About 241 kilometres north-east of George Town, set out for Kota Bharu. On the must-see list? Start with Istana Negeri Kelantan, Museum Of Islamic Culture and Masjid Al Karomah.
Kuala Lumpur is another standout destination in Malaysia and is roughly 290 kilometres south-east of George Town. Make it a trip to remember with stops at PETRONAS Tower 2, Petronas Twin Towers and Petronas Tower take photo point. Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is the main gateway to this city.
