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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight to Penang Airport? If you want to travel to Penang Airport next month, return fares start from RM164. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

George Town.RM131 per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Aug, returning Wed, 26 Aug.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Penang on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM131, select.

George Town.RM132 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep, returning Sun, 13 Sep.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Penang on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM132, select.

George Town.RM133 per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Nov, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Penang on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM133, select.

George Town.RM133 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Oct, returning Sun, 11 Oct.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Penang on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM133, select.

George Town.RM133 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Penang on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM133, select.

George Town.RM138 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Feb, returning Sat, 27 Feb.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Penang on Sat, 27 Feb, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM138, select.

George Town.RM138 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 Jan, returning Thu, 14 Jan.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, 7 Jan, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Penang on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM138, select.

George Town.RM138 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Wed, 4 Nov.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Penang on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM138, select.

George Town.RM139 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 Apr, returning Tue, 20 Apr.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sat, 17 Apr, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Penang on Tue, 20 Apr, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM139, select.

George Town.RM140 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 May, returning Sun, 2 May.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sat, 1 May, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Penang on Sun, 2 May, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM140, select.

George Town.RM140 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 Jan, returning Wed, 3 Feb.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Penang on Wed, 3 Feb, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM140, select.

George Town.RM140 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Apr, returning Sun, 2 May.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, 30 Apr, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Penang on Sun, 2 May, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM140, select.

George Town.RM140 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Mar, returning Sun, 21 Mar.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 15 Mar, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Penang on Sun, 21 Mar, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM140, select.

George Town.RM146 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines and Firefly.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Penang on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM146, select.

George Town.RM147 per passenger.Departing Sun, 23 Aug, returning Sun, 13 Sep.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Penang on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM147, select.

George Town.RM151 per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Mar, returning Mon, 5 Apr.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 29 Mar, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Penang on Mon, 5 Apr, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM151, select.

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Airports near George Town

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15km from central George Town

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Direct flights to Penang

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight to Penang?

The average flight time to Penang is 1 hour and 2 minutes. We've calculated this based on journeys from Kuala Lumpur.

Which airlines offer direct flights to Penang?

AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Firefly, Turkish Airlines, BatikAir Malaysia, Myanmar Airways International, Qatar Airways and SriLankan Airlines all fly direct to Penang.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Penang?

The cheapest month to fly to Penang is usually August.

How can I find the best flight deal to Penang?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Penang but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

Can I get a direct flight to Penang Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 19 minutes.

How much are return flights to Penang?

The best price we found for a return flight to Penang is RM131. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to Penang Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Penang Airport is Monday, 24 August 2026.

When is the best time to book flights to George Town?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to George Town is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly to George Town with?

Currently, Malaysia Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Penang.

Flying to Penang

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	RM131
Cheapest month to fly	August
Average flight time	1 hr, 19 mins
Most popular airline	AirAsia
Average flights per week	1,068

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How to find cheap flights to Penang International Airport (PEN)

Currently, RM64 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Penang International Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to PEN for RM131.
Book when it's best with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a push notification on the app if the price of tickets to PEN goes up or down.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to secure the best price on tickets to George Town, where Penang International Airport is located, if you book as early as possible. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
Click on the 'Add nearby airports' filter and widen your search for cheap flights to George Town. This will list every airport around your departure and destination points.
If you're not in a rush to travel to George Town, consider going the long way round. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Penang International Airport by choosing a flight with one or more stops.

Best time to go to George Town

May is typically the cheapest month to catch a flight to George Town.
If your travel dates are flexible, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to PEN.
Travel to George Town in January if you want to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to PEN, but also when fares are likely to cost more.
Travel in December if you'd rather avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to George Town are usually cheaper.
With averages of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF), March is when George Town is at its warmest. Plan your visit around your preferred weather conditions to get the most out of your trip.
Ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF), January brings the lowest temperatures.
With 12 days of rain on average, February is the driest month in George Town.
The wettest time of year is November. Visit then and you'll likely get around 24 days of rainfall.

Flying to Penang International Airport (PEN): What you need to know

Fly to George Town without any layovers. These are some of the top airlines that offer direct flights to Penang International Airport:
If you want to fly with the carrier that tops the list for punctuality, book your PEN plane ticket with Juneyao Airlines. Up to 97% of its flights to this airport touch down on schedule.
On arrival at PEN, you'll be in the UTC+8 timezone.
Crawl into bed shortly after your flight to PEN. Book a room at any of these stays close to Penang International Airport and you'll be fast asleep before you know it:
Penang International Airport has an on-time performance of 68%. This rating is a snapshot of how reliably flights from PEN touch down when expected.

Getting to central George Town from Penang International Airport (PEN)

Central George Town is about 16 kilometres from PEN.
If you're planning to catch a taxi after your flight to PEN, it'll take around 25 minutes to get to the centre.
You can expect the trip to take about 55 minutes on public transport.
If you're eager to stay near all the action in George Town, drop your bags at one of these comfortable hotels:

George Town highlights

Put these major attractions on your to-do list after hopping off your flight to George Town:
- Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site: An impressive preview of what the city has to offer, this landmark is around 3 kilometres northwest of the centre.
- Acheh Mosque Old Gardens: Here's where you can enjoy a quieter moment when exploring George Town. You'll find this park roughly 2 kilometres west of the centre.
- Rainbow Skywalk: Need another great reason to visit George Town? This landmark pulls in the crowds and is about 0.97 kilometres northeast of the city centre.

How to get to Sungai Petani from Penang International Airport (PEN)

Going straight to Sungai Petani? From PEN, it takes around 1 hour to drive there. The city is about 56 kilometres from the airport.
If you're planning to catch public transport, it'll take roughly 3 hours 35 minutes to get where you're going.

Travelling from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Taiping

Located about 72 kilometres away, Taiping is another city that you can easily reach from Penang International Airport. It takes around 3 hours 45 minutes to make the trip on public transport from PEN.
It'll take you 1 hour 15 minutes or so to drive to Taiping.

Explore more of Malaysia

There's a whole lot more to see and do in Malaysia, starting with Kota Bharu. Istana Negeri Kelantan, Museum Of Islamic Culture and Siti Khadijah Market are must-do's in this city, which is about 241 kilometres northeast of George Town.
Kuala Lumpur might just become one of your favourite stops in Malaysia. You'll find it roughly 290 kilometres southeast of George Town. Petronas Twin Towers, Sky Terrace KL Tower and Warisan Merdeka Tower stand out as highlights. You can get here through Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).