Cheap flights from Houston to Penang from £413

Cheap flights from Houston to Penang from £413

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2 stops
Wed, Aug 5
Houston IAHPenang PEN
£413
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3 stops
Wed, Aug 5
Houston IAHPenang PEN
£436
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2 stops
Tue, Aug 4
Houston IAHPenang PEN
£445
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2 stops
Mon, Aug 3
Houston IAHPenang PEN
£464
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2 stops
Mon, Aug 3
Houston IAHPenang PEN
£473
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2 stops
Sat, Aug 8
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£481
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Wed, Aug 5 – Wed, Aug 12
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£1,058
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Wed, Aug 5 – Wed, Aug 12
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£1,087
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2 stops
Wed, Aug 5 – Wed, Aug 12
Houston IAHPenang PEN
£1,093
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2 stops
Wed, Aug 5 – Tue, Aug 11
Houston IAHPenang PEN
£1,106
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Sat, Aug 8 – Thu, Aug 13
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£1,217
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Fri, Aug 7 – Thu, Aug 13
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£1,233
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How much do flights to Penang cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£413

Cheapest round-trip

£1,058

Average round-trip

£1,238

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
George Bush Intercontinental
Arrive to
Penang International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Houston to Penang

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Cathay PacificCPACXNo
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
EVA AirEVABRYes

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
11 Jul
73%
30°C26°C
18 Jul
63%
29°C25°C
Sunday
12 Jul
57%
30°C26°C
19 Jul
57%
30°C26°C
Monday
13 Jul
72%
30°C26°C
20 Jul
36%
29°C26°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
72%
30°C26°C
21 Jul
23%
30°C26°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
81%
29°C26°C
22 Jul
64%
30°C26°C
Thursday
16 Jul
69%
29°C26°C
23 Jul
59%
30°C26°C
Friday
17 Jul
66%
30°C26°C
24 Jul
73%
30°C26°C
Travelers usually depart from George Bush Intercontinental, or William P. Hobby when they travel from Houston to Penang. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Turkish Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Frontier Airlines, and EVA Air. Houston and Penang have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Houston?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Houston and Mexico City, Calgary, London, Guadalajara, Toronto, New York, Orlando, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Atlanta, Chicago, San Salvador, Bogotá, Denver, Vancouver, Dallas, Medellín, Manchester, Miami, Tokyo.
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.
Which airports are there in Houston?
Houston is mainly served by George Bush Intercontinental. But there are other airports nearby, including William P. Hobby, Ellington, David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport.
What airports are near Houston?
The main airport in Houston is George Bush Intercontinental. It is also served by Austin–Bergstrom International, Jack Brooks Regional, Easterwood, Victoria Regional, Lake Charles Regional.
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 Houston and Penang?
Currently, you can fly between Houston and Penang with AirAsia, Turkish Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Frontier Airlines, EVA Air.
When’s the best time to travel between Houston and Penang?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Houston 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 Houston and Penang?
Traveling between Houston 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 Houston?
There are a number of airports in and around Houston. The main one is George Bush Intercontinental and other nearby airports include Austin–Bergstrom International, Jack Brooks Regional, Easterwood, Victoria Regional, Lake Charles Regional
How many airports are there near Penang?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Houston and Penang depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Houston and Penang arrive?
What time do flights between Houston and Penang depart?
What time do flights between Houston and Penang arrive?

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