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How much do flights to Penang cost?

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£131

Nonstop flights in July

£75 – £270

Most popular airline

AirAsia

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

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

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with fixed pricing

30-50 min

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

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based door-to-door service

45-75 min

flat fare; MYR 2.70 (~USD 0.60)

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

30-50 min

pre-booked; MYR 80–150 (~USD 18–33)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or premium service

30-50 min

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
Suvarnabhumi
Arrive to
Penang International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
959 km

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 22.06Tue 23.06Wed 24.06Thu 25.06Fri 26.06Sat 27.06Sun 28.06
Thai AirAsia
------------222
Thai Airways
------------111
Weekly flights: 9 totalDaily flights: 1.29 averageMost flights: Friday 2 flights
AirlineMon 29.06Tue 30.06Wed 01.07Thu 02.07Fri 03.07Sat 04.07Sun 05.07
Thai AirAsia
2222222
Thai Airways
1111111
Weekly flights: 21 totalDaily flights: 3 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
Thai AirAsia
2222222
Thai Airways
1111111
Weekly flights: 21 totalDaily flights: 3 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
Thai AirAsia
2222222
Thai Airways
1111111
Weekly flights: 21 totalDaily flights: 3 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Bangkok to Penang

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
VietJet AirVJCVJYes
Thai AirwaysTHATGNo
Thai AirAsiaAIQFDNo

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
27 Jun
80%
29°C26°C
4 Jul
60%
29°C25°C
Sunday
28 Jun
78%
29°C26°C
5 Jul
21%
29°C26°C
Monday
29 Jun
87%
28°C25°C
6 Jul
44%
29°C26°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
85%
26°C24°C
7 Jul
18%
30°C26°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
12%
29°C25°C
8 Jul
46%
29°C26°C
Thursday
2 Jul
63%
27°C26°C
9 Jul
41%
29°C26°C
Friday
3 Jul
22%
29°C25°C
10 Jul
57%
29°C26°C
Travelers usually depart from Suvarnabhumi, or Don Mueang International when they travel from Bangkok to Penang. The distance between Bangkok and Penang is 959 km. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, VietJet Air, Thai Airways, and Thai AirAsia. Bangkok and Penang have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Bangkok to Penang?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bangkok and Penang takes around 1.8 hours.
What is the flight distance between Bangkok and Penang?
The flight distance between Bangkok and Penang is 959 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Bangkok and Penang?
Several carriers operate flights between Bangkok and Penang. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways.
What are the most popular routes to and from Bangkok?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Bangkok and London, Phuket City, Phuket Province, Chiang Mai, Krabi, Ho Chi Minh City, Bali, Manila, Hanoi, Denpasar, Singapore, Manchester, Surat Thani Province, Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur, Phnom Penh, Da Nang, Hong Kong, Siem Reap, Chiang Rai Province.
What are the most popular routes to and from Penang?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Penang and Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, 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, Sandakan.
Which airports are there in Bangkok?
Bangkok is mainly served by Suvarnabhumi. But there are other airports nearby, including Don Mueang International.
What airports are near Bangkok?
The main airport in Bangkok is Suvarnabhumi. It is also served by U-Tapao International, Hua Hin.
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 Bangkok and Penang?
Currently, you can fly between Bangkok and Penang with AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, VietJet Air, Thai Airways, Thai AirAsia.
When’s the best time to travel between Bangkok and Penang?
What flights operate between Bangkok and Penang?
How many airports are there near Bangkok?
How many airports are there near Penang?
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What time do flights between Bangkok and Penang depart?
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