Flying from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Penang International Airport (PEN): what you need to know
George Town's timezone is UTC+8, making George Town two hours behind Brisbane.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your BNE to PEN flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as January? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Brisbane Airport to Penang International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between BNE and PEN include:
Changi International Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Tan Son Nhat International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Penang International Airport (PEN)
R 3,956 is the lowest price for a one-way Brisbane Airport to Penang International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 7,508. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from BNE to PEN. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Brisbane Airport to Penang International Airport across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BNE to PEN by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Brisbane Airport to Penang International Airport.
Handy information about Brisbane Airport (BNE)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Brisbane Airport, 66.16% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Brisbane Airport from central Brisbane, it takes about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport will take about 30 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to BNE? If you're catching an early flight from Brisbane Airport to Penang International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Penang International Airport (PEN)
If you're coming in on a late Brisbane Airport to Penang International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near PEN:
Explore without limits with a Penang International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from ASIA CAR, Paradise or Hawk and chase adventure across George Town and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Penang International Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Penang International Airport (PEN) to central George Town
From Penang International Airport, George Town is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Penang International Airport (PEN)
August is the busiest month for flights from Brisbane Airport to Penang International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit George Town in February.
Book your flight from Brisbane Airport to Penang International Airport for March if you want to visit George Town during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BNE to PEN around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malaysia
George Town is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Malaysia you'll want to see. About 225 kilometres east of George Town, a trip to Kota Bharu will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Malaysia, head for Kuala Lumpur, about 290 kilometres south-east of George Town. Petronas Twin Towers, KL Tower Mini Zoo and KLCC Park are key reasons to visit.