Travelling from London to Penang International Airport (PEN): What you need to know
London has numerous airports to leave from. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Penang International Airport (PEN). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the other main bases in the city.
The timezone in George Town is UTC+8, which is eight hours ahead of London. Penang International Airport is located in George Town.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to PEN. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it simple to book cheap flights from London to PEN with a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between LHR and PEN include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
The journey from central London to LHR takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Penang International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from London to Penang International Airport, check out these options when leaving from London Gatwick Airport:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your London to PEN flight, stay in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure highlights how frequently flights departing from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
You can reserve a plane ticket from London to Penang International Airport (PEN) leaving from Stansted Airport (STN) with a stopover. Dubai Airport (DXB) is a popular transfer point.
From the centre of London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to arrive by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Make catching an early London to Penang International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Stansted Airport and get to your boarding gate with plenty of time to spare:
The on-time performance record of STN is 64.73%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights from this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
About Penang International Airport (PEN)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Penang International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near PEN instead:
Pick up a Penang International Airport rental car and discover George Town and beyond with your own wheels. ASIA CAR, Paradise and Hawk are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your London to Penang International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Penang International Airport (PEN)
R 4,581 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from London to Penang International Airport. Return flights start from R 9,592. These fares may change based on demand.
To pick up cheap flights from London to PEN, book in advance. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Affordable London to Penang International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from London to Penang International Airport (PEN)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from London to Penang International Airport (PEN). August is when most people travel to George Town. If you prefer a quieter vibe, head there in February.
Before locking in your London to PEN plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. March is the warmest month in George Town, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to Penang International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about George Town
Once you've booked your flight from London to Penang International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring George Town:
There are plenty of terrific things to do in George Town when you're ready to sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at George Town, Malaysia UNESCO AREA followed by Georgetown Heritage site and George Town.
Explore more of Malaysia
You've seen George Town, now it's time to explore other corners of Malaysia. Travel around 241 kilometres north-east to Kota Bharu to check off its must-visit sights. From Istana Negeri Kelantan to Museum Of Islamic Culture and Masjid Al Karomah, your itinerary will be busy.
Kuala Lumpur is another sought-after destination in Malaysia and is around 290 kilometres south-east of George Town. No journey is complete without experiencing PETRONAS Tower 2, Petronas Twin Towers and Petronas Tower take photo point.