Travelling from Colombo to Penang International Airport (PEN): What you need to know
Penang International Airport is located in George Town. The city operates on the UTC+8 timezone and is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Colombo.
To ensure you get on your flight from Colombo to PEN, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a popular month like February? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Colombo to PEN. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
CMB is about 32 kilometres from central Colombo. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Colombo to Penang International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Of the departures from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, 74% land on time at their destination.
About Penang International Airport (PEN)
Consider staying in a hotel close to PEN if you're catching a late flight from Colombo to Penang International Airport. Settle into one of these options and call it a night faster:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Penang International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from ASIA CAR, Paradise or Hawk to explore George Town and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Colombo to Penang International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Penang International Airport (PEN) to central George Town
Penang International Airport is around 16 kilometres from the centre of George Town. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It takes around 55 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Penang International Airport (PEN)
R 2,844 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Penang International Airport. A return flight starts from R 4,746. These fares may change based on availability.
To find cheap flights from Colombo to PEN, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
Cheap Colombo to Penang International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Penang International Airport (PEN)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Colombo to Penang International Airport (PEN). January is when most people travel to George Town. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in September.
The warmest month in George Town is March, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your Colombo to PEN plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Colombo to Penang International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about George Town
After booking your flight from Colombo to Penang International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring George Town:
George Town, Malaysia UNESCO AREA and Georgetown Heritage site are just a couple of the popular attractions to put on your George Town travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site.
Explore more of Malaysia
George Town will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Malaysia just waiting to be explored. Around 241 kilometres northeast of George Town, a trip to Kota Bharu will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Kota Bharu, Istana Negeri Kelantan and Museum Of Islamic Culture.
Around 290 kilometres southeast of George Town, Kuala Lumpur is another essential stop in Malaysia. Start your sightseeing at Petronas Twin Towers, Photo Spot Petronas Twin Towers and Petronas Twin Towers Photo Point.
