Cheap flights from Chiang Rai Province to Penang from £135

Cheap flights from Chiang Rai Province to Penang from £135

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Fri, Jun 5
Chiang Rai Province CEIPenang PEN
£135
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Thu, Jun 4
Chiang Rai Province CEIPenang PEN
£135
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Sat, Jun 6
Chiang Rai Province CEIPenang PEN
£135
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Thu, Jun 4
Chiang Rai Province CEIPenang PEN
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Thu, Jun 4
Chiang Rai Province CEIPenang PEN
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Sat, Jun 6 – Wed, Jun 10
Chiang Rai Province CEIPenang PEN
£245
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Thu, Jun 4 – Sat, Jun 6
Chiang Rai Province CEIPenang PEN
£255
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Fri, Jun 5 – Sun, Jun 7
Chiang Rai Province CEIPenang PEN
£258
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Thu, Jun 4 – Sun, Jun 7
Chiang Rai Province CEIPenang PEN
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Sun, Jun 7 – Wed, Jun 10
Chiang Rai Province CEIPenang PEN
£260
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Fri, Jun 5 – Mon, Jun 8
Chiang Rai Province CEIPenang PEN
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How much do flights to Penang cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£135

Cheapest round-trip

£245

Includes rare itinerary

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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
Chiang Rai International
Arrive to
Penang International
Average flights per week
194
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Chiang Rai Province to Penang

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

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
16 May
99%
28°C25°C
23 May
88%
28°C26°C
Sunday
17 May
88%
29°C26°C
24 May
30°C26°C
Monday
18 May
88%
29°C26°C
25 May
65%
29°C26°C
Tuesday
19 May
85%
26°C26°C
26 May
86%
30°C26°C
Wednesday
20 May
84%
30°C26°C
27 May
83%
30°C26°C
Thursday
21 May
86%
30°C26°C
28 May
87%
31°C27°C
Friday
22 May
84%
30°C26°C
29 May
30°C26°C
The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air, and VietJet Air. Chiang Rai Province and Penang have 194 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Chiang Rai Province?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chiang Rai Province and Bangkok, Phuket City, Phuket Province, Krabi, Surat Thani Province, Ko Samui, Siem Reap, Hat Yai, Hanoi, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, Denpasar, Chiang Mai, Udon Thani, Phnom Penh, Bali, Fukuoka, Hong Kong, Trang.
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 Chiang Rai Province?
The main airport in Chiang Rai Province is Chiang Rai International. It is also served by Chiang Mai International, Chiang Rai International, Lampang, Nan Nakhon, Kengtung, Tachilek.
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 Chiang Rai Province and Penang?
Currently, you can fly between Chiang Rai Province and Penang with AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air, VietJet Air.
When’s the best time to travel between Chiang Rai Province and Penang?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Chiang Rai Province 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 Chiang Rai Province and Penang?
Traveling between Chiang Rai Province 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 Chiang Rai Province?
There are a number of airports in and around Chiang Rai Province. The main one is Chiang Rai International and other nearby airports include Chiang Mai International, Chiang Rai International, Lampang, Nan Nakhon, Kengtung, Tachilek
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 Chiang Rai Province and Penang depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Chiang Rai Province and Penang arrive?
What time do flights between Chiang Rai Province and Penang depart?
What time do flights between Chiang Rai Province and Penang arrive?

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