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2 stops
Wed, Oct 7
Melbourne MELPenang PEN
£171
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Sat, Oct 10
Melbourne MELPenang PEN
£176
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2 stops
Wed, Oct 7
Melbourne MELPenang PEN
£177
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Fri, Oct 9
Melbourne MELPenang PEN
£216
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Wed, Oct 7
Melbourne MELPenang PEN
£222
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Sun, Oct 4
Melbourne MELPenang PEN
£231
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Sat, Oct 10 – Wed, Oct 14
Melbourne MELPenang PEN
£372
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Sat, Oct 10 – Thu, Oct 15
Melbourne MELPenang PEN
£389
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2 stops
Sat, Oct 10 – Wed, Oct 14
Melbourne MELPenang PEN
£394
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2 stops
Sat, Oct 10 – Thu, Oct 15
Melbourne MELPenang PEN
£413
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2 stops
Sat, Oct 10 – Thu, Oct 15
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£414
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Fri, Oct 9 – Wed, Oct 14
Melbourne MELPenang PEN
£433
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How much do flights to Penang cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£171

Cheapest round-trip

£372

Average round-trip

£648

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
Melbourne
Arrive to
Penang International
Average flights per week
391
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Melbourne to Penang

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
ScootTGWTRNo
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
Batik Air MalaysiaMXDODNo
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
156
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
26 Sep
79%
30°C27°C
3 Oct
80%
29°C26°C
Sunday
27 Sep
90%
27°C24°C
4 Oct
80%
29°C26°C
Monday
28 Sep
80%
29°C25°C
5 Oct
84%
28°C26°C
Tuesday
29 Sep
86%
29°C25°C
6 Oct
76%
29°C27°C
Wednesday
30 Sep
77%
28°C24°C
7 Oct
84%
29°C27°C
Thursday
1 Oct
82%
29°C26°C
8 Oct
87%
28°C25°C
Friday
2 Oct
66%
28°C25°C
9 Oct
86%
29°C26°C
Travelers usually depart from Melbourne, or Avalon when they travel from Melbourne to Penang. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Scoot, Jetstar Airways, Batik Air Malaysia, and Malaysia Airlines. Melbourne and Penang have 391 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Melbourne?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Melbourne and Sydney, London, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Bali, Adelaide, Perth, Manchester, New Delhi, Hobart, Denpasar, Kuala Lumpur, Canberra, Bangkok, Manila, Auckland, Cairns, Amritsar, Ho Chi Minh City, Phuket Province.

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 Melbourne?

Melbourne is mainly served by Melbourne. But there are other airports nearby, including Avalon, Essendon.

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 Melbourne and Penang?

Currently, you can fly between Melbourne and Penang with AirAsia, Scoot, Jetstar Airways, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines.

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

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

Traveling between Melbourne 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 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 Azlan Shah, Sultan Abdul Halim.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne 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 Melbourne, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

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

What time do flights between Melbourne and Penang depart?

What time do flights between Melbourne and Penang arrive?

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