Flying from Penang Airport (PEN) to Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Penang Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport is 3 hours 55 minutes.
George Town and Hong Kong share the UTC+8 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Flights from PEN to HKG start at 00:55 — the first with Hong Kong Express. The last service of the day is at 13:05 with Cathay Pacific. Overall, you can choose from 21 weekly Penang Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your PEN to HKG flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
HK Express is your gateway to exploring Hong Kong (and maybe even some other exciting corners of China!). Browse the direct flights from Penang Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with HK Express on this route.
With 66.28% of services arriving as scheduled, Cathay Pacific is the most punctual carrier offering PEN to HKG flights.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Penang Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between PEN and HKG:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Ho Chi Minh City Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Penang Airport (PEN) to Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
Right now, R 1,460 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Penang Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 3,348. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from PEN to HKG, book your trip two months ahead of your departure date.
Organise your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Penang Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from PEN to HKG.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Penang Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport.
Handy information about Penang Airport (PEN)
Of all flights departing from Penang Airport, 68% arrive on time at their destination.
Central George Town to Penang Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Penang Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to PEN:
Arriving at Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
If you're coming in on a late Penang Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near HKG:
When to fly to Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
April is the most popular month for flights from Penang Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Hong Kong in March.
The warmest month in Hong Kong is July, with the temperature ranging between 27ºC (81ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Penang Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PEN to HKG in January. Average temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of China
You've seen Hong Kong, now it's time to explore more of China. Journey around 129 kilometres north-west to Guangzhou to check off its leading sights. From Canton Tower to Baiyun Mountain and Yuyuan Garden, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 27 kilometres north-west of Hong Kong, Shenzhen is another essential stop in China. Start your sightseeing at Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.




