Travelling from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Senai Airport (JHB): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Penang International Airport to Senai Airport.
Johor Bahru's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as George Town.
Flights from PEN to JHB start from 07:15 — the first with Firefly. The latest departure is at 23:05 with AirAsia. Overall, you can choose from 342 weekly Penang International Airport to Senai Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your PEN to JHB flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
AirAsia offers direct flights from Penang International Airport to Senai Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Johor Bahru — and maybe even more of Malaysia if you have time.
Most travellers choose to fly with AirAsia on this route.
With a reliable 80.89% of services arriving as scheduled, AirAsia is the most punctual carrier for PEN to JHB flights.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Penang International Airport to Senai Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between PEN and JHB:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport
Langkawi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Senai Airport (JHB)
Currently, R 552 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Penang International Airport to Senai Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 1,225. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from PEN to JHB by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Penang International Airport to Senai Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Save time looking for cheap flights from PEN to JHB by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Penang International Airport to Senai Airport.
Handy information about Penang International Airport (PEN)
When it comes to Penang International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.54% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central George Town to Penang International Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Booked an early flight from Penang International Airport to Senai Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near PEN:
Arriving at Senai Airport (JHB)
If you're landing on a late Penang International Airport to Senai Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near JHB:
Grab a Senai Airport rental car and explore Johor Bahru and beyond with your own set of wheels. ASIA CAR, R&R Rent A Car and Suria car hire are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Senai Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Senai Airport (JHB) to central Johor Bahru
Senai Airport is approximately 26 kilometres from central Johor Bahru. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 20 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Senai Airport (JHB)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Penang International Airport to Senai Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Johor Bahru. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Johor Bahru is April, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Penang International Airport to Senai Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from PEN to JHB in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of Malaysia
You've done Johor Bahru, now it's time to discover other corners of Malaysia. Journey around 290 kilometres north-west to Kuala Lumpur to tick off its leading sights. From Petronas Twin Towers to KL Tower Mini Zoo and KLCC Park, your itinerary will be busy.
Another well-known destination in Malaysia, Kampung Baru Subang is located about 306 kilometres north-west of Johor Bahru. Make room in your schedule for highlights including Simflightkl.