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Sun, Sep 6
Istanbul SAWPenang PEN
£252
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Sun, Sep 6 – Fri, Sep 11
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£460
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Wed, Sep 2 – Mon, Sep 7
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£462
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Wed, Sep 2 – Mon, Sep 7
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How much do flights to Penang cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£252

Cheapest round-trip

£444

Average round-trip

£547

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
Istanbul Airport
Arrive to
Penang International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Istanbul to Penang

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Air ArabiaABYG9No
Gulf Air BahrainGFAGFNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo

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
29 Aug
77%
30°C27°C
5 Sep
79%
29°C25°C
Sunday
30 Aug
56%
29°C26°C
6 Sep
81%
29°C27°C
Monday
31 Aug
78%
29°C27°C
7 Sep
84%
28°C27°C
Tuesday
1 Sep
79%
29°C26°C
8 Sep
84%
28°C27°C
Wednesday
2 Sep
86%
29°C26°C
9 Sep
85%
28°C26°C
Thursday
3 Sep
89%
28°C24°C
10 Sep
61%
29°C26°C
Friday
4 Sep
82%
28°C25°C
11 Sep
12%
29°C27°C
Travelers usually depart from Istanbul Airport, or Sabiha Gökçen International when they travel from Istanbul to Penang. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Air Arabia, Gulf Air Bahrain, Turkish Airlines, and Malaysia Airlines. Istanbul and Penang have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Istanbul?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Istanbul and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Antalya, Kayseri, Newcastle upon Tyne, Nevşehir, Budapest, Dubai, Belfast, Tel Aviv, İzmir, Bristol, Chișinău, Jeddah, Ankara, Tivat, Athens, Tbilisi.

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 Istanbul?

Istanbul is mainly served by Istanbul Airport. But there are other airports nearby, including Sabiha Gökçen International, Istanbul Atatürk.

What airports are near Istanbul?

The main airport in Istanbul is Istanbul Airport. It is also served by Anadolu, Tekirdağ Çorlu, Yenişehir.

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 Istanbul and Penang?

Currently, you can fly between Istanbul and Penang with AirAsia, Air Arabia, Gulf Air Bahrain, Turkish Airlines, Malaysia Airlines.

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

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

Traveling between Istanbul 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 Istanbul?

There are a number of airports in and around Istanbul. The main one is Istanbul Airport and other nearby airports include Anadolu, Tekirdağ Çorlu, Yenişehir

How many airports are there near Penang?

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

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

What time do flights between Istanbul and Penang depart?

What time do flights between Istanbul and Penang arrive?

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