Cheap flights from Banda Aceh to Penang from £56

Cheap flights from Banda Aceh to Penang from £56

Trusted by millions

Kiwi.com Guarantee for stress-free travel

One search, all the best deals

Explore flight deals to Penang

Direct
Fri, May 29
Banda Aceh BTJPenang PEN
£56
Search
Direct
Wed, May 27
Banda Aceh BTJPenang PEN
£65
Search
Direct
Sun, May 31
Banda Aceh BTJPenang PEN
£67
Search
1 stop
Fri, May 29
Banda Aceh BTJPenang PEN
£88
Search
1 stop
Thu, May 28
Banda Aceh BTJPenang PEN
£95
Search
Direct
Mon, Jun 1
Banda Aceh BTJPenang PEN
£102
Search

Not happy with the results? Try some of our useful filters

Search by stops

Search by carrier

Search by price

Search by departure date

Direct
Fri, May 29 – Mon, Jun 1
Banda Aceh BTJPenang PEN
£128
Search
Direct
Fri, May 29 – Sun, May 31
Banda Aceh BTJPenang PEN
£141
Search
Direct
Sun, May 31 – Thu, Jun 4
Banda Aceh BTJPenang PEN
£146
Search
Direct
Wed, May 27 – Sun, May 31
Banda Aceh BTJPenang PEN
£148
Search
Direct
Wed, May 27 – Fri, May 29
Banda Aceh BTJPenang PEN
£150
Search
Direct
Sun, May 31 – Wed, Jun 3
Banda Aceh BTJPenang PEN
£164
Search

Not happy with the results? Try some of our useful filters

Search by stops

Search by carrier

Search by price

Search by departure date

How much do flights to Penang cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£56

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£108

Cheapest round-trip

£128

Average round-trip

£170

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Penang airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus (Rapid Penang).

Penang is served by Penang International Airport (PEN), located approximately 16 km south of George Town, the island's historic city center. The airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including taxis, ride-hailing services, public buses, and private transfers. Journey times typically range from 30 to 50 minutes depending on traffic conditions and your final destination within George Town or other parts of Penang Island.

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

30-50 min

RM 45-RM 75 (fixed coupon fare by zone; MYR 45–75 (~USD 10–17))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with fixed pricing

30-50 min

RM 25-RM 50 (varies by demand; MYR 25–50 (~USD 5–11))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based door-to-door service

45-75 min

RM 2.70 (flat fare; MYR 2.70 (~USD 0.60))

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

30-50 min

RM 80-RM 150 (pre-booked; MYR 80–150 (~USD 18–33))

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or premium service

30-50 min

RM 100-RM 250 (per day; MYR 100–250 (~USD 22–55))

on-demand during office hours (traffic dependent)

exploring the island freely

Notes:

  • Prices in MYR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Airport taxis use a fixed coupon system purchased at the arrivals hall counter before boarding.
  • Grab pickup is located at designated ride-hailing zones outside the terminal.
  • Rapid Penang Bus 401E operates between the airport and KOMTAR (George Town) with multiple stops.
  • Traffic congestion is common during peak hours (7–9 AM and 5–8 PM), which may extend journey times.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Penang

Depart from
Sultan Iskandar Muda International
Arrive to
Penang International
Average flights per week
80
Flight distance
538 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Banda Aceh to Penang in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 04.05Tue 05.05Wed 06.05Thu 07.05Fri 08.05Sat 09.05Sun 10.05
Firefly
1---1---1---1
Malaysia Airlines
------------1---1
Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
Firefly
1---1---1---1
Malaysia Airlines
---------------------
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
Firefly
1---1---1---1
Malaysia Airlines
---------------------
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
Firefly
1---1---1---1
Malaysia Airlines
---------------------
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Banda Aceh to Penang

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
FireflyFFMFYNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
Batik Air MalaysiaMXDODNo
Garuda IndonesiaGIAGAYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Penang

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January29°C24°C
February30°C24°C
March30°C25°C
April30°C25°C
May30°C26°C
June30°C25°C
July30°C25°C
August30°C25°C
September30°C25°C
October30°C25°C
November29°C24°C
December29°C24°C
Hottest Month
30°C
March
Coldest month
24°C
January
Sunny days
151
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
9 May
86%
29°C26°C
16 May
84%
29°C26°C
Sunday
10 May
85%
30°C26°C
17 May
77%
30°C26°C
Monday
11 May
88%
28°C26°C
18 May
86%
30°C26°C
Tuesday
12 May
89%
30°C26°C
19 May
89%
30°C26°C
Wednesday
13 May
85%
30°C27°C
20 May
86%
30°C26°C
Thursday
14 May
89%
30°C26°C
21 May
85%
29°C26°C
Friday
15 May
89%
29°C26°C
22 May
84%
30°C26°C
The distance between Banda Aceh and Penang is 538 km. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, and Garuda Indonesia. Banda Aceh and Penang have 80 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Banda Aceh to Penang?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Banda Aceh and Penang takes around 1.7 hours.
What is the flight distance between Banda Aceh and Penang?
The flight distance between Banda Aceh and Penang is 538 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Banda Aceh and Penang?
Several carriers operate flights between Banda Aceh and Penang. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Firefly, Malaysia Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Banda Aceh?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Banda Aceh and Kuala Lumpur, Bali, Singapore, Denpasar, Jakarta, Perth, Java, Johor Bahru, Phuket City, Medan, Manila, Memphis, Padang, São Paulo, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong, Rome, Kathmandu, Kota Kinabalu, Bandar Lampung.
What are the most popular routes to and from Penang?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Penang and Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Bangkok, London, Johor Bahru, Langkawi, Jakarta, Phuket Province, Phuket City, Bali, Denpasar, Chiang Mai, Medan, Ho Chi Minh City, Perth, Hong Kong, Kota Kinabalu, Krabi, Manila, Sydney.
What airports are near Banda Aceh?
The main airport in Banda Aceh is Sultan Iskandar Muda International. It is also served by Sultan Iskandar Muda International, Malikus Saleh, Takengon Rembele.
What airports are near Penang?
The main airport in Penang is Penang International. It is also served by Penang International, Hat Yai International, Sultan Abdul Halim, Sultan Azlan Shah.
Which airlines fly between Banda Aceh and Penang?
Currently, you can fly between Banda Aceh and Penang with AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, Garuda Indonesia.
When’s the best time to travel between Banda Aceh and Penang?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Banda Aceh and Penang, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Banda Aceh and Penang?
How many airports are there near Banda Aceh?
How many airports are there near Penang?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Banda Aceh and Penang depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Banda Aceh and Penang arrive?
What time do flights between Banda Aceh and Penang depart?
What time do flights between Banda Aceh and Penang arrive?

Planning a trip? Thanks to our Virtual Interlining algorithm, we offer billions of route combinations between any origin and destination in the world by plane. Find the cheapest routes and best deals, as well as the best dates to travel.

Search flightsSearch direct flights

Explore alternative trips

Flights from Banda Aceh

Flights to Penang

Popular routes

The nearest countries with flights to Penang

Here is a list of countries people are flying from

Other destination countries from Banda Aceh

Here is a list of countries people are flying to

Airports near Penang

Download our app

Start your next adventure now. Download our app and explore cheap flights effortlessly!

Search flights
Find the best connection from Banda Aceh to Penang

Search, compare, and book flights to get there.

Search flights