Cheap flights from Dhaka to Penang from £230

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Mon, Sep 7
Dhaka DACPenang PEN
£230
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Wed, Sep 9
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£231
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Sun, Sep 13
Dhaka DACPenang PEN
£233
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Mon, Sep 7
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Wed, Sep 9
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Wed, Sep 9 – Sun, Sep 13
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£371
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Tue, Sep 8 – Sun, Sep 13
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Mon, Sep 7 – Wed, Sep 9
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£374
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Mon, Sep 7 – Fri, Sep 11
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Mon, Sep 7 – Thu, Sep 10
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How much do flights to Penang cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£230

Cheapest round-trip

£371

Average round-trip

£403

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

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
Shahjalal International
Arrive to
Penang International
Average flights per week
330
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Dhaka to Penang

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Thai AirwaysTHATGNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
US-Bangla AirlinesUBGBSYes
Batik Air MalaysiaMXDODNo

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°C25°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
155
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
22 Aug
57%
30°C26°C
29 Aug
23%
29°C27°C
Sunday
23 Aug
51%
29°C26°C
30 Aug
81%
29°C27°C
Monday
24 Aug
79%
29°C27°C
31 Aug
81%
29°C26°C
Tuesday
25 Aug
80%
29°C26°C
1 Sep
59%
30°C26°C
Wednesday
26 Aug
69%
29°C26°C
2 Sep
21%
29°C26°C
Thursday
27 Aug
66%
29°C26°C
3 Sep
86%
29°C26°C
Friday
28 Aug
36%
29°C25°C
4 Sep
79%
28°C26°C
The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Thai Airways, Malaysia Airlines, US-Bangla Airlines, and Batik Air Malaysia. Dhaka and Penang have 330 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Dhaka?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Dhaka and London, Sylhet, Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Chittagong, Edinburgh, New Delhi, Muscat, Cox's Bazar, Kuala Lumpur, Manchester, Doha, Dubai, Bangkok, Tokyo, Colombo, Singapore, Sydney, Kuwait City.

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 Dhaka?

The main airport in Dhaka is Shahjalal International. It is also served by Shahjalal International, Osmani International, Shah Amanat International, Barisal, Agartala, Jessore.

What airports are near Penang?

The main airport in Penang is Penang International. It is also served by Penang International, Hat Yai International, Sultan Azlan Shah, Sultan Abdul Halim.

Which airlines fly between Dhaka and Penang?

Currently, you can fly between Dhaka and Penang with AirAsia, Thai Airways, Malaysia Airlines, US-Bangla Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia.

When’s the best time to travel between Dhaka and Penang?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Dhaka 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 Dhaka and Penang?

Traveling between Dhaka 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 Dhaka?

There are a number of airports in and around Dhaka. The main one is Shahjalal International and other nearby airports include Shahjalal International, Osmani International, Shah Amanat International, Barisal, Agartala, Jessore

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 Azlan Shah, Sultan Abdul Halim.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Dhaka and Penang depart?

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Dhaka and Penang arrive?

What time do flights between Dhaka and Penang depart?

What time do flights between Dhaka and Penang arrive?

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