Travelling from Surat Thani Airport (URT) to Penang International Airport (PEN): what you need to know
The timezone in George Town is UTC+8, which is one hour ahead of Surat Thani.
Give yourself enough time to catch your URT to PEN flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Surat Thani Airport (URT) to Penang International Airport (PEN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Surat Thani Airport to Penang International Airport flight is R 1,566. A round-trip fare right now is R 3,524. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from URT to PEN, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Surat Thani Airport to Penang International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across the month and land a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from URT to PEN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Surat Thani Airport to Penang International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Surat Thani Airport (URT)
When it comes to Surat Thani Airport's on-time performance, 73.7% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Surat Thani to Surat Thani Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a journey time of around 3 hours 55 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near URT? If you're catching an early flight from Surat Thani Airport to Penang International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Penang International Airport (PEN)
Reserve a hotel close to PEN if you're on a late Surat Thani Airport to Penang International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
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 and experience the lesser-explored corners of George Town and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Penang International Airport around four weeks in advance.
Getting from Penang International Airport (PEN) to central George Town
From Penang International Airport, George Town is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Penang International Airport (PEN)
August is the busiest month for flights from Surat Thani Airport to Penang International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to George Town in February.
When booking your flight from Surat Thani Airport to Penang International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. March is the warmest month in George Town, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from URT to PEN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kota Bharu is just one of the many places in Malaysia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of George Town. Around 225 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan.
Around 290 kilometres south-east of George Town, Kuala Lumpur is another favourite stop in Malaysia. Experience major highlights starting with Petronas Twin Towers, KL Tower Mini Zoo and KLCC Park.
