Cheap flights from London to Penang from £507

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1 stop
Mon, Jul 6
London LGWPenang PEN
£507
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2 stops
Mon, Jul 6
London LHRPenang PEN
£523
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2 stops
Mon, Jul 6
London LHRPenang PEN
£523
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3 stops
Mon, Jul 6
London LHRPenang PEN
£528
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3 stops
Mon, Jul 6
London LHRPenang PEN
£528
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 8
London LHRPenang PEN
£561
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Mon, Jul 6 – Fri, Jul 10
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£790
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Mon, Jul 6 – Sun, Jul 12
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£790
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1 stop
Mon, Jul 6 – Sun, Jul 12
London LGWPenang PEN
£868
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1 stop
Mon, Jul 6 – Sat, Jul 11
London LGWPenang PEN
£868
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1 stop
Mon, Jul 6 – Sun, Jul 12
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£868
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Mon, Jul 6 – Mon, Jul 13
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How much do flights to Penang cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£507

Cheapest round-trip

£790

Average round-trip

£1,049

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Singapore Airlines

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
326
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from London to Penang

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Singapore AirlinesSIASQNo
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
Cathay PacificCPACXNo
China Southern AirlinesCSNCZYes

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
27 Jun
80%
29°C26°C
4 Jul
60%
29°C25°C
Sunday
28 Jun
78%
29°C26°C
5 Jul
21%
29°C26°C
Monday
29 Jun
87%
28°C25°C
6 Jul
44%
29°C26°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
85%
26°C24°C
7 Jul
18%
30°C26°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
12%
29°C25°C
8 Jul
46%
29°C26°C
Thursday
2 Jul
63%
27°C26°C
9 Jul
41%
29°C26°C
Friday
3 Jul
22%
29°C25°C
10 Jul
57%
29°C26°C
Travelers usually depart from Gatwick, London Stansted, Heathrow, Luton, or London Southend when they travel from London to Penang. The most popular airlines for this route are Singapore Airlines, AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and China Southern Airlines. London and Penang have 326 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 Heathrow, London Stansted, Luton, London Southend, London City, 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 Singapore Airlines, AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Cathay Pacific, China Southern Airlines.
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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