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How much do flights to Penang cost?
Getting from Penang airport to the city center
Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus (Rapid Penang).
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
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.
| Airline | Mon 05.10 | Tue 06.10 | Wed 07.10 | Thu 08.10 | Fri 09.10 | Sat 10.10 | Sun 11.10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| Weekly flights: 42 total | Daily flights: 6 average | Most flights: Monday 3 flights |
| Airline | Mon 12.10 | Tue 13.10 | Wed 14.10 | Thu 15.10 | Fri 16.10 | Sat 17.10 | Sun 18.10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| Weekly flights: 42 total | Daily flights: 6 average | Most flights: Monday 3 flights |
| Airline | Mon 19.10 | Tue 20.10 | Wed 21.10 | Thu 22.10 | Fri 23.10 | Sat 24.10 | Sun 25.10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| Weekly flights: 42 total | Daily flights: 6 average | Most flights: Monday 3 flights |
| Airline | Mon 26.10 | Tue 27.10 | Wed 28.10 | Thu 29.10 | Fri 30.10 | Sat 31.10 | Sun 01.11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| Weekly flights: 42 total | Daily flights: 6 average | Most flights: Monday 3 flights |
Check-in for a flight from North Sumatra to Penang
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| AirAsia | AXM | AK | No |
| Wings Air | WON | IW | Yes |
| Batik Air Malaysia | MXD | OD | No |
| Indonesia AirAsia | AWQ | QZ | No |
| Lion Air | LNI | JT | Yes |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Penang
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 29°C | 24°C |
| February | 30°C | 24°C |
| March | 30°C | 25°C |
| April | 30°C | 25°C |
| May | 30°C | 25°C |
| June | 30°C | 25°C |
| July | 30°C | 25°C |
| August | 30°C | 25°C |
| September | 30°C | 25°C |
| October | 30°C | 25°C |
| November | 29°C | 24°C |
| December | 29°C | 24°C |
14 day forecast
Travel tips & how to get from North Sumatra to Penang
The cheapest price of a one-way ticket from North Sumatra to Penang is £23. Round trip fares cost between £44 at the lowest and £53 at most.Frequently asked questions
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