Travelling from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Penang International Airport (PEN): what you need to know
George Town is 15 hours ahead of Portland and is in the UTC+8 timezone.
Your PDX to PEN flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Penang International Airport (PEN)
Currently, RM2,052 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Portland International Airport to Penang International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM3,896. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from PDX to PEN. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Portland International Airport to Penang International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across each month and bag a great deal.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from PDX to PEN.
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Handy information about Portland International Airport (PDX)
PDX's address is 7000 NE Airport Way.
83.65% of flights departing from Portland International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. Given its strong performance rating, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of PDX.
Central Portland to Portland International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near PDX? If you've booked an early flight from Portland International Airport to Penang International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Penang International Airport (PEN)
If you have a late Portland International Airport to Penang International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near PEN:
Grab a Penang International Airport rental car and discover George Town and beyond with your own set of wheels. ASIA CAR, Paradise and Hawk are top providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Penang International Airport about four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Penang International Airport (PEN) to central George Town
Penang International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of George Town. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Penang International Airport (PEN)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Portland International Airport to Penang International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit George Town. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Portland International Airport to Penang International Airport for March if you want to go to George Town during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PDX to PEN around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malaysia
You've visited George Town, now it's time to explore other parts of Malaysia. Journey around 225 kilometres east to Kota Bharu to tick off its leading sights. From Pantai Cahaya Bulan to Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Kuala Lumpur is another sought-after destination in Malaysia and is around 290 kilometres south-east of George Town. No trip is complete without dropping by Petronas Twin Towers, KL Tower Mini Zoo and KLCC Park.
