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How much do flights to Penang cost?
Getting from Penang airport to the city center
Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus (Rapid Penang).
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
Check-in for a flight from Chicago to Penang
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| AirAsia | AXM | AK | No |
| IndiGo Airlines | IGO | 6E | No |
| Cathay Pacific | CPA | CX | No |
| Batik Air Malaysia | MXD | OD | No |
| Air India Limited | AIC | AI | Yes |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Penang
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 29°C | 24°C |
| February | 30°C | 24°C |
| March | 31°C | 25°C |
| April | 30°C | 25°C |
| May | 30°C | 26°C |
| June | 30°C | 25°C |
| July | 30°C | 25°C |
| August | 30°C | 25°C |
| September | 30°C | 25°C |
| October | 30°C | 25°C |
| November | 29°C | 24°C |
| December | 29°C | 24°C |
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