Cheap flights from Sandakan to Penang from £39

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1 stop
Sat, May 2
Sandakan SDKPenang PEN
£39
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£40
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Sat, May 2 – Tue, May 5
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£92
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Sat, May 2 – Thu, May 7
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£96
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Sat, May 2 – Mon, May 4
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£97
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Sat, May 2 – Wed, May 6
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Sat, May 2 – Wed, May 6
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Mon, Apr 27 – Wed, Apr 29
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How much do flights to Penang cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£39

Cheapest round-trip

£92

Average round-trip

£117

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

RM 45-RM 75 (fixed coupon fare by zone; MYR 45–75 (~USD 10–17))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with fixed pricing

30-50 min

RM 25-RM 50 (varies by demand; MYR 25–50 (~USD 5–11))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based door-to-door service

45-75 min

RM 2.70 (flat fare; MYR 2.70 (~USD 0.60))

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

30-50 min

RM 80-RM 150 (pre-booked; MYR 80–150 (~USD 18–33))

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or premium service

30-50 min

RM 100-RM 250 (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
Sandakan
Arrive to
Penang International
Average flights per week
148
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Sandakan to Penang

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
FireflyFFMFYNo

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
150
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
18 Apr
89%
31°C26°C
25 Apr
85%
30°C26°C
Sunday
19 Apr
89%
27°C25°C
26 Apr
86%
30°C26°C
Monday
20 Apr
87%
30°C25°C
27 Apr
86%
30°C26°C
Tuesday
21 Apr
88%
30°C26°C
28 Apr
88%
29°C26°C
Wednesday
22 Apr
89%
30°C26°C
29 Apr
82%
30°C26°C
Thursday
23 Apr
85%
30°C26°C
30 Apr
79%
30°C26°C
Friday
24 Apr
85%
30°C26°C
1 May
88%
30°C27°C
The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, and Firefly. Sandakan and Penang have 148 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Sandakan?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sandakan and Kuala Lumpur, London, Kota Kinabalu, Denpasar, Singapore, Johor Bahru, Langkawi, Bali, Tawau, Kuching, Gunung Mulu National Park, Bangkok, Manila, Kota Bharu, Perth, Ho Chi Minh City, Bandar Seri Begawan, Praya, Lombok, Miri, Kuala Terengganu.
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 Sandakan?
The main airport in Sandakan is Sandakan. It is also served by Sandakan, Tawau, Lahad Datu.
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 Sandakan and Penang?
Currently, you can fly between Sandakan and Penang with AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Firefly.
When’s the best time to travel between Sandakan and Penang?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Sandakan 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 Sandakan and Penang?
Traveling between Sandakan 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 Sandakan?
There are a number of airports in and around Sandakan. The main one is Sandakan and other nearby airports include Sandakan, Tawau, Lahad Datu
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 Abdul Halim, Sultan Azlan Shah.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Sandakan and Penang depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Sandakan and Penang arrive?
What time do flights between Sandakan and Penang depart?
What time do flights between Sandakan and Penang arrive?

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