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Sun, Nov 22
Johor Bahru JHBPenang PEN
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How much do flights to Penang cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£33

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£67

Cheapest round-trip

£65

Average round-trip

£69

Nonstop flights in November

£35 – £55

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
Senai International
Arrive to
Penang International
Average flights per week
152
Flight distance
554 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Johor Bahru to Penang in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 02.11Tue 03.11Wed 04.11Thu 05.11Fri 06.11Sat 07.11Sun 08.11
AirAsia
5454545
Weekly flights: 32 totalDaily flights: 4.57 averageMost flights: Monday 5 flights
AirlineMon 09.11Tue 10.11Wed 11.11Thu 12.11Fri 13.11Sat 14.11Sun 15.11
AirAsia
5454545
Weekly flights: 32 totalDaily flights: 4.57 averageMost flights: Monday 5 flights
AirlineMon 16.11Tue 17.11Wed 18.11Thu 19.11Fri 20.11Sat 21.11Sun 22.11
AirAsia
5454545
Weekly flights: 32 totalDaily flights: 4.57 averageMost flights: Monday 5 flights
AirlineMon 23.11Tue 24.11Wed 25.11Thu 26.11Fri 27.11Sat 28.11Sun 29.11
AirAsia
5454545
Weekly flights: 32 totalDaily flights: 4.57 averageMost flights: Monday 5 flights

Check-in for a flight from Johor Bahru to Penang

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
FireflyFFMFYNo
Batik Air MalaysiaMXDODNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
Indonesia AirAsiaAWQQZNo

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
145
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
7 Nov
82%
29°C25°C
14 Nov
85%
29°C25°C
Sunday
8 Nov
79%
29°C26°C
15 Nov
86%
29°C26°C
Monday
9 Nov
82%
29°C25°C
16 Nov
87%
29°C25°C
Tuesday
10 Nov
82%
29°C25°C
17 Nov
89%
28°C25°C
Wednesday
11 Nov
70%
28°C25°C
18 Nov
88%
28°C26°C
Thursday
12 Nov
85%
29°C25°C
19 Nov
88%
29°C25°C
Friday
13 Nov
89%
29°C25°C
20 Nov
83%
29°C25°C
The distance between Johor Bahru and Penang is 554 km. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Firefly, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines, and Indonesia AirAsia. Johor Bahru and Penang have 152 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Johor Bahru to Penang?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Johor Bahru and Penang takes around 1.2 hours.

What is the flight distance between Johor Bahru and Penang?

The flight distance between Johor Bahru and Penang is 554 km.

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Johor Bahru and Penang?

Several carriers operate flights between Johor Bahru and Penang. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include AirAsia.

What are the most popular routes to and from Johor Bahru?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johor Bahru and Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Langkawi, Bangkok, Alor Setar, Ho Chi Minh City, Kota Bharu, Borneo, Kuching, Tawau, Sibu, Miri, Da Nang, Sandakan, Bintulu, Ipoh, Jakarta, Medan, Kota Kinabalu, Denpasar.

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, Langkawi, Jakarta, Phuket Province, Phuket City, Bali, Denpasar, Chiang Mai, Medan, Ho Chi Minh City, Perth, Hong Kong, Kota Kinabalu, Krabi, Manila, Sydney, Sandakan.

What airports are near Johor Bahru?

The main airport in Johor Bahru is Senai International. It is also served by Singapore Changi, Senai International, Seletar Airport, Malacca International.

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 Johor Bahru and Penang?

Currently, you can fly between Johor Bahru and Penang with AirAsia, Firefly, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines, Indonesia AirAsia.

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

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johor Bahru 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.

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