Travelling from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Auckland Airport (AKL): what you need to know
Auckland's timezone is UTC+13, which makes Auckland five hours ahead of George Town.
To ensure you catch your PEN to AKL flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Penang International Airport to Auckland Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between PEN and AKL:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Changi International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Auckland Airport (AKL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Penang International Airport to Auckland Airport flight is R 6,717. A round-trip fare right now is R 12,365. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from PEN to AKL. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Penang International Airport to Auckland Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and score a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from PEN to AKL.
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Handy information about Penang International Airport (PEN)
Of all flights departing from Penang International Airport, 69.54% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Penang International Airport from central George Town, it takes about 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near PEN. Whether you've booked an early flight from Penang International Airport to Auckland Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Auckland Airport (AKL)
If you're coming in on a late Penang International Airport to Auckland Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near AKL:
Grab an Auckland Airport rental car and discover Auckland and beyond with your own set of wheels. Auto-Union, Yes rentals and Bargain Rental Cars are popular outlets to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Auckland Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Auckland Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
Auckland Airport to central Auckland has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Auckland Airport (AKL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Penang International Airport to Auckland Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Auckland in April.
When reserving your flight from Penang International Airport to Auckland Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Auckland, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from PEN to AKL in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of New Zealand
Auckland has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of New Zealand just waiting to be discovered. Around 499 kilometres south of Auckland, a trip to Wellington will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.
Around 18 kilometres south-east of Auckland, Manukau City is another essential stop in New Zealand. Start your sightseeing at Japanese park, C3 Manukau and King of Kings Church.