Cheap flights from North Sumatra to Penang from £27

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Thu, Jul 30
Medan KNOPenang PEN
£27
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Fri, Jul 24
Medan KNOPenang PEN
£30
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Fri, Jul 24
Medan KNOPenang PEN
£30
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Sat, Jul 25
Medan KNOPenang PEN
£30
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Wed, Jul 29
Medan KNOPenang PEN
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Thu, Jul 30 – Mon, Aug 3
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Sat, Jul 25 – Tue, Jul 28
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Sun, Jul 26 – Wed, Jul 29
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How much do flights to Penang cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£27

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£62

Cheapest round-trip

£52

Average round-trip

£72

Nonstop flights in July

£35 – £70

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
Kualanamu International
Arrive to
Penang International
Average flights per week
159
Flight distance
241 km

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
Indonesia AirAsia
3333333
Lion Air
3333333
Batik Air Malaysia
1111111
Weekly flights: 49 totalDaily flights: 7 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
Indonesia AirAsia
3333333
Lion Air
3333333
Batik Air Malaysia
1111111
Weekly flights: 49 totalDaily flights: 7 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
Indonesia AirAsia
3333333
Lion Air
3333333
Batik Air Malaysia
1111111
Weekly flights: 49 totalDaily flights: 7 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights
AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
Indonesia AirAsia
3333333
Lion Air
3333333
Batik Air Malaysia
1111111
Weekly flights: 49 totalDaily flights: 7 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights

Check-in for a flight from North Sumatra to Penang

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Indonesia AirAsiaAWQQZNo
Lion AirLNIJTYes
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°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
11 Jul
73%
30°C26°C
18 Jul
63%
29°C25°C
Sunday
12 Jul
57%
30°C26°C
19 Jul
57%
30°C26°C
Monday
13 Jul
72%
30°C26°C
20 Jul
36%
29°C26°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
72%
30°C26°C
21 Jul
23%
30°C26°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
81%
29°C26°C
22 Jul
64%
30°C26°C
Thursday
16 Jul
69%
29°C26°C
23 Jul
59%
30°C26°C
Friday
17 Jul
66%
30°C26°C
24 Jul
73%
30°C26°C
Travelers usually depart from Kualanamu International, or Binaka when they travel from North Sumatra to Penang. The distance between North Sumatra and Penang is 241 km. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Indonesia AirAsia, Lion Air, Batik Air Malaysia, and Malaysia Airlines. North Sumatra and Penang have 159 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from North Sumatra to Penang?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between North Sumatra and Penang takes around 0.85 hours.
What is the flight distance between North Sumatra and Penang?
The flight distance between North Sumatra and Penang is 241 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between North Sumatra and Penang?
Several carriers operate flights between North Sumatra and Penang. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Indonesia AirAsia, Lion Air, Batik Air Malaysia.
What are the most popular routes to and from North Sumatra?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as North Sumatra and Sibolga, Java, Bali, Colombo, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Phuket Province, Singapore, Gunungsitoli, Labuan Bajo, Melbourne, Surabaya, Yogyakarta.
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.
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 North Sumatra and Penang?
Currently, you can fly between North Sumatra and Penang with AirAsia, Indonesia AirAsia, Lion Air, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between North Sumatra and Penang?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between North Sumatra 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 North Sumatra and Penang?
Traveling between North Sumatra 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.
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