Cheap flights from Ipoh to Penang from £85

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1 stop
Wed, May 6
Ipoh IPHPenang PEN
£85
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Thu, May 7
Ipoh IPHPenang PEN
£97
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1 stop
Wed, May 6
Ipoh IPHPenang PEN
£98
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1 stop
Fri, May 8
Ipoh IPHPenang PEN
£98
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1 stop
Thu, May 7
Ipoh IPHPenang PEN
£100
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Fri, May 8
Ipoh IPHPenang PEN
£103
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Wed, May 6 – Fri, May 8
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£167
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Wed, May 6 – Sat, May 9
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£167
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Fri, May 8 – Tue, May 12
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£174
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1 stop
Fri, May 8 – Tue, May 12
Ipoh IPHPenang PEN
£178
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Fri, May 8 – Tue, May 12
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£181
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Fri, May 8 – Tue, May 12
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How much do flights to Penang cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£85

Cheapest round-trip

£167

Average round-trip

£198

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
Sultan Azlan Shah
Arrive to
Penang International
Average flights per week
123
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Ipoh to Penang

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
ScootTGWTRNo
Batik Air MalaysiaMXDODNo
Singapore AirlinesSIASQNo
FireflyFFMFYNo

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
25 Apr
87%
30°C26°C
2 May
88%
30°C26°C
Sunday
26 Apr
85%
30°C26°C
3 May
64%
30°C25°C
Monday
27 Apr
89%
31°C26°C
4 May
88%
30°C26°C
Tuesday
28 Apr
87%
30°C24°C
5 May
76%
31°C27°C
Wednesday
29 Apr
87%
30°C24°C
6 May
81%
30°C26°C
Thursday
30 Apr
89%
30°C27°C
7 May
85%
30°C26°C
Friday
1 May
83%
30°C26°C
8 May
84%
31°C27°C
The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Scoot, Batik Air Malaysia, Singapore Airlines, and Firefly. Ipoh and Penang have 123 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What airports are near Ipoh?
The main airport in Ipoh is Sultan Azlan Shah. It is also served by Kuala Lumpur International, Penang International, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, Sultan Abdul Halim, Sultan Azlan Shah.
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 Ipoh and Penang?
Currently, you can fly between Ipoh and Penang with AirAsia, Scoot, Batik Air Malaysia, Singapore Airlines, Firefly.
When’s the best time to travel between Ipoh and Penang?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Ipoh 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 Ipoh and Penang?
Traveling between Ipoh 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 Ipoh?
There are a number of airports in and around Ipoh. The main one is Sultan Azlan Shah and other nearby airports include Kuala Lumpur International, Penang International, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, Sultan Abdul Halim, Sultan Azlan Shah
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 Ipoh and Penang depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Ipoh, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Ipoh and Penang arrive?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Penang, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.
What time do flights between Ipoh and Penang depart?
What time do flights between Ipoh and Penang arrive?

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