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2 stops
Sun, Oct 18
Rome FCOPenang PEN
£256
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Fri, Oct 16
Rome FCOPenang PEN
£274
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Sun, Oct 18
Rome FCOPenang PEN
£276
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Mon, Oct 19
Rome FCOPenang PEN
£333
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Fri, Oct 16 – Wed, Oct 21
Rome FCOPenang PEN
£523
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Fri, Oct 16 – Wed, Oct 21
Rome FCOPenang PEN
£580
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Fri, Oct 16 – Tue, Oct 20
Rome FCOPenang PEN
£580
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2 stops
Fri, Oct 16 – Thu, Oct 22
Rome FCOPenang PEN
£580
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Sun, Oct 18 – Fri, Oct 23
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£582
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Sun, Oct 18 – Thu, Oct 22
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How much do flights to Penang cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£256

Cheapest round-trip

£523

Average round-trip

£663

Includes rare itinerary

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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
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport
Arrive to
Penang International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Rome to Penang

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
Air ArabiaABYG9No
RyanairRYRFRNo
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
146
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
10 Oct
84%
30°C27°C
17 Oct
82%
29°C26°C
Sunday
11 Oct
79%
29°C25°C
18 Oct
59%
29°C26°C
Monday
12 Oct
87%
29°C25°C
19 Oct
81%
29°C26°C
Tuesday
13 Oct
77%
28°C24°C
20 Oct
74%
29°C26°C
Wednesday
14 Oct
84%
29°C25°C
21 Oct
64%
29°C26°C
Thursday
15 Oct
78%
29°C26°C
22 Oct
36%
29°C26°C
Friday
16 Oct
78%
29°C26°C
23 Oct
60%
29°C26°C
Travelers usually depart from Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport, or Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International when they travel from Rome to Penang. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia, Ryanair, and Malaysia Airlines. Rome and Penang have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Rome?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Rome and London, Manchester, Paris, Barcelona, Tel Aviv, Madrid, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Lisbon, Bristol, Belfast, Jeddah, Prague, Tirana, Budapest, Istanbul, New York, Athens, Chișinău, Warsaw.

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 Rome?

Rome is mainly served by Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport. But there are other airports nearby, including Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International.

What airports are near Rome?

The main airport in Rome is Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport. It is also served by Naples International, Florence, Abruzzo, Marche Airport, San Francesco d Assisi.

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 Rome and Penang?

Currently, you can fly between Rome and Penang with AirAsia, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia, Ryanair, Malaysia Airlines.

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

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

Traveling between Rome 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 Rome?

There are a number of airports in and around Rome. The main one is Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport and other nearby airports include Naples International, Florence, Abruzzo, Marche Airport, San Francesco d Assisi

How many airports are there near Penang?

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Rome and Penang depart?

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

What time do flights between Rome and Penang depart?

What time do flights between Rome and Penang arrive?

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