Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Penang from £679

Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Penang from £679

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3 stops
Mon, Jun 15
Rio de Janeiro GIGPenang PEN
£679
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Sun, Jun 21
Rio de Janeiro GIGPenang PEN
£694
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3 stops
Tue, Jun 16
Rio de Janeiro GIGPenang PEN
£695
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Sun, Jun 21
Rio de Janeiro GIGPenang PEN
£720
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3 stops
Sun, Jun 21
Rio de Janeiro GIGPenang PEN
£733
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Sun, Jun 21
Rio de Janeiro GIGPenang PEN
£746
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Sun, Jun 21 – Sun, Jun 28
Rio de Janeiro GIGPenang PEN
£1,608
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Sun, Jun 21 – Fri, Jun 26
Rio de Janeiro GIGPenang PEN
£1,615
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3 stops
Sun, Jun 21 – Sun, Jun 28
Rio de Janeiro GIGPenang PEN
£1,629
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3 stops
Sun, Jun 21 – Sun, Jun 28
Rio de Janeiro GIGPenang PEN
£1,632
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Sun, Jun 21 – Sun, Jun 28
Rio de Janeiro GIGPenang PEN
£1,634
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Sun, Jun 21 – Fri, Jun 26
Rio de Janeiro GIGPenang PEN
£1,641
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How much do flights to Penang cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£679

Cheapest round-trip

£1,608

Average round-trip

£1,932

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Qatar Airways

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
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International
Arrive to
Penang International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Penang

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
Gol Transportes AéreosGLOG3Yes
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo

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
30 May
87%
30°C27°C
6 Jun
69%
30°C26°C
Sunday
31 May
89%
30°C26°C
7 Jun
83%
30°C27°C
Monday
1 Jun
89%
30°C26°C
8 Jun
84%
30°C27°C
Tuesday
2 Jun
89%
29°C26°C
9 Jun
85%
31°C27°C
Wednesday
3 Jun
87%
30°C26°C
10 Jun
89%
31°C27°C
Thursday
4 Jun
80%
30°C26°C
11 Jun
88%
30°C27°C
Friday
5 Jun
71%
30°C26°C
12 Jun
83%
30°C27°C
Travelers usually depart from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International, Santos Dumont, or Jacarepaguá Airport when they travel from Rio de Janeiro to Penang. The most popular airlines for this route are Qatar Airways, Gol Transportes Aéreos, AirAsia, LATAM Airlines, and Turkish Airlines. Rio de Janeiro and Penang have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Rio de Janeiro?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, London, Salvador, Foz do Iguaçu, Florianópolis, Buenos Aires, Manaus, Recife, Manchester, Fortaleza, Belo Horizonte, Lisbon, Porto Alegre, Medellín, Brasília, Porto Seguro, Santiago de Chile, Edinburgh, Montevideo, Toronto.
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 Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is mainly served by Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International. But there are other airports nearby, including Santos Dumont, Jacarepaguá Airport.
What airports are near Rio de Janeiro?
The main airport in Rio de Janeiro is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International. It is also served by Zona da Mata Regional.
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 Rio de Janeiro and Penang?
Currently, you can fly between Rio de Janeiro and Penang with Qatar Airways, Gol Transportes Aéreos, AirAsia, LATAM Airlines, Turkish Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Rio de Janeiro and Penang?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro and Penang?
Traveling between Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro?
There are a number of airports in and around Rio de Janeiro. The main one is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International and other nearby airports include Zona da Mata Regional
How many airports are there near Penang?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Rio de Janeiro and Penang depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Rio de Janeiro and Penang arrive?
What time do flights between Rio de Janeiro and Penang depart?
What time do flights between Rio de Janeiro and Penang arrive?

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