Cheap flights from London to Penang from £348

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2 stops
Tue, May 26
London LHRPenang PEN
£348
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2 stops
Wed, May 27
London LGWPenang PEN
£357
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2 stops
Wed, May 27
London LGWPenang PEN
£360
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2 stops
Tue, May 26
London LGWPenang PEN
£384
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2 stops
Wed, May 27
London LGWPenang PEN
£389
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2 stops
Mon, May 25
London STNPenang PEN
£405
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1 stop
Wed, May 27 – Tue, Jun 2
London LHRPenang PEN
£732
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2 stops
Thu, May 28 – Tue, Jun 2
London LHRPenang PEN
£751
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2 stops
Sat, May 30 – Tue, Jun 2
London LHRPenang PEN
£773
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2 stops
Fri, May 29 – Tue, Jun 2
London LHRPenang PEN
£773
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2 stops
Thu, May 28 – Tue, Jun 2
London LHRPenang PEN
£780
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2 stops
Mon, May 25 – Thu, May 28
London LGWPenang PEN
£848
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How much do flights to Penang cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£348

Cheapest round-trip

£732

Average round-trip

£896

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Ryanair

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
Gatwick
Arrive to
Penang International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from London to Penang

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
FireflyFFMFYNo
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°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
16 May
99%
28°C25°C
23 May
88%
28°C26°C
Sunday
17 May
88%
29°C26°C
24 May
30°C26°C
Monday
18 May
88%
29°C26°C
25 May
65%
29°C26°C
Tuesday
19 May
85%
26°C26°C
26 May
86%
30°C26°C
Wednesday
20 May
84%
30°C26°C
27 May
83%
30°C26°C
Thursday
21 May
86%
30°C26°C
28 May
87%
31°C27°C
Friday
22 May
84%
30°C26°C
29 May
30°C26°C
Travelers usually depart from Gatwick, London Stansted, Heathrow, Luton, or London City when they travel from London to Penang. The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, Etihad Airways, AirAsia, Firefly, and Batik Air Malaysia. London and Penang have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from London?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as London and Istanbul, Tirana, Barcelona, Jeddah, Tel Aviv, Prague, Paris, Athens, Bucharest, Málaga, Marrakesh, Bangkok, Rome, Chișinău, Madrid, Budapest, Edinburgh, New York, Oslo, Agadir.
What are the most popular routes to and from Penang?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Penang and Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Bangkok, 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, Sandakan.
Which airports are there in London?
London is mainly served by Gatwick. But there are other airports nearby, including London Stansted, Heathrow, Luton, London City, London Southend, RAF Northolt.
What airports are near London?
The main airport in London is Gatwick. It is also served by Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Cardiff, Bournemouth, Southampton, Exeter, Norwich, Humberside.
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 London and Penang?
Currently, you can fly between London and Penang with Ryanair, Etihad Airways, AirAsia, Firefly, Batik Air Malaysia.
When’s the best time to travel between London and Penang?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between London 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 London and Penang?
Traveling between London 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 London?
There are a number of airports in and around London. The main one is Gatwick and other nearby airports include Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Cardiff, Bournemouth, Southampton, Exeter, Norwich, Humberside
How many airports are there near Penang?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between London and Penang depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between London and Penang arrive?
What time do flights between London and Penang depart?
What time do flights between London and Penang arrive?

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