Cheap flights from Cape Town to Penang from £486

Cheap flights from Cape Town to Penang from £486

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2 stops
Tue, Apr 21
Cape Town CPTPenang PEN
£486
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3 stops
Mon, Apr 27
Cape Town CPTPenang PEN
£552
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2 stops
Fri, Apr 24
Cape Town CPTPenang PEN
£560
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3 stops
Mon, Apr 27
Cape Town CPTPenang PEN
£571
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3 stops
Wed, Apr 22
Cape Town CPTPenang PEN
£630
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3 stops
Wed, Apr 22
Cape Town CPTPenang PEN
£632
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3 stops
Sun, Apr 26 – Sat, May 2
Cape Town CPTPenang PEN
£1,271
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Sun, Apr 26 – Sat, May 2
Cape Town CPTPenang PEN
£1,285
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3 stops
Wed, Apr 22 – Wed, Apr 29
Cape Town CPTPenang PEN
£1,322
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2 stops
Mon, Apr 27 – Sat, May 2
Cape Town CPTPenang PEN
£1,326
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2 stops
Sun, Apr 26 – Sat, May 2
Cape Town CPTPenang PEN
£1,336
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Mon, Apr 27 – Sat, May 2
Cape Town CPTPenang PEN
£1,350
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How much do flights to Penang cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£486

Cheapest round-trip

£1,271

Average round-trip

£1,298

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

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

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
Cape Town International
Arrive to
Penang International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Cape Town to Penang

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
Fly SafairSFRFAYes
Cathay PacificCPACXNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes

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
150
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Apr
98%
30°C26°C
18 Apr
89%
30°C26°C
Sunday
12 Apr
89%
30°C26°C
19 Apr
83%
30°C27°C
Monday
13 Apr
88%
31°C26°C
20 Apr
86%
29°C26°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
87%
30°C27°C
21 Apr
89%
30°C26°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
79%
29°C26°C
22 Apr
84%
30°C26°C
Thursday
16 Apr
76%
30°C25°C
23 Apr
88%
30°C26°C
Friday
17 Apr
84%
30°C27°C
24 Apr
85%
30°C26°C
The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Fly Safair, Cathay Pacific, and Qatar Airways. Cape Town and Penang have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Cape Town?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cape Town and London, Johannesburg, Durban, Mauritius Island, Windhoek, Manchester, Harare, São Paulo, Nairobi, Gaborone, Nelspruit, George, Port Elizabeth, Maputo, Luanda, Zanzibar, East London, Lagos, Bloemfontein, Hoedspruit, Limpopo.
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 Cape Town?
The main airport in Cape Town is Cape Town International. It is also served by Cape Town International.
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 Cape Town and Penang?
Currently, you can fly between Cape Town and Penang with AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Fly Safair, Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Cape Town and Penang?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Cape Town 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 Cape Town and Penang?
Traveling between Cape Town and Penang, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Cape Town?
There are a number of airports in and around Cape Town. The main one is Cape Town International and other nearby airports include Cape Town International
How many airports are there near Penang?
There are a number of airports in and around Penang. The main one is Penang International and other nearby airports include Penang International, Hat Yai International, Sultan Abdul Halim, Sultan Azlan Shah.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cape Town and Penang depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cape Town and Penang arrive?
What time do flights between Cape Town and Penang depart?
What time do flights between Cape Town and Penang arrive?

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