Cheap flights from Seoul to Penang from £118

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1 stop
Wed, Jul 22
Seoul ICNPenang PEN
£118
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Mon, Jul 20
Seoul ICNPenang PEN
£136
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Sun, Jul 19
Seoul ICNPenang PEN
£138
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1 stop
Fri, Jul 24
Seoul ICNPenang PEN
£146
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1 stop
Thu, Jul 23
Seoul ICNPenang PEN
£149
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1 stop
Thu, Jul 23
Seoul ICNPenang PEN
£151
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1 stop
Fri, Jul 24 – Wed, Jul 29
Seoul ICNPenang PEN
£269
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Thu, Jul 23 – Wed, Jul 29
Seoul ICNPenang PEN
£269
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1 stop
Thu, Jul 23 – Mon, Jul 27
Seoul ICNPenang PEN
£270
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1 stop
Thu, Jul 23 – Mon, Jul 27
Seoul ICNPenang PEN
£271
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1 stop
Thu, Jul 23 – Mon, Jul 27
Seoul ICNPenang PEN
£273
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Fri, Jul 24 – Mon, Jul 27
Seoul ICNPenang PEN
£276
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How much do flights to Penang cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£118

Cheapest round-trip

£269

Average round-trip

£291

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

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
Incheon International
Arrive to
Penang International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Seoul to Penang

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Hong Kong Express AirwaysHKEUONo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
Batik Air MalaysiaMXDODNo
VietJet AirVJCVJYes

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
27 Jun
80%
29°C26°C
4 Jul
60%
29°C25°C
Sunday
28 Jun
78%
29°C26°C
5 Jul
21%
29°C26°C
Monday
29 Jun
87%
28°C25°C
6 Jul
44%
29°C26°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
85%
26°C24°C
7 Jul
18%
30°C26°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
12%
29°C25°C
8 Jul
46%
29°C26°C
Thursday
2 Jul
63%
27°C26°C
9 Jul
41%
29°C26°C
Friday
3 Jul
22%
29°C25°C
10 Jul
57%
29°C26°C
Travelers usually depart from Incheon International, or Gimpo International when they travel from Seoul to Penang. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Hong Kong Express Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, and VietJet Air. Seoul and Penang have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Seoul?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Seoul and Tokyo, Bangkok, London, Osaka, Manila, Jeju City, Hong Kong, Taipei, Busan, Bali, Los Angeles, Edinburgh, Fukuoka, Cebu, Okinawa Island, Da Nang, San Francisco, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Phuket City.
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 Seoul?
Seoul is mainly served by Incheon International. But there are other airports nearby, including Gimpo International, Seoul Air Base.
What airports are near Seoul?
The main airport in Seoul is Incheon International. It is also served by Cheongju International, Daegu International, Gunsan, Yangyang International, Pyongyang International, Wonju.
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 Seoul and Penang?
Currently, you can fly between Seoul and Penang with AirAsia, Hong Kong Express Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, VietJet Air.
When’s the best time to travel between Seoul and Penang?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Seoul 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 Seoul and Penang?
Traveling between Seoul 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 Seoul?
There are a number of airports in and around Seoul. The main one is Incheon International and other nearby airports include Cheongju International, Daegu International, Gunsan, Yangyang International, Pyongyang International, Wonju
How many airports are there near Penang?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Seoul and Penang depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Seoul and Penang arrive?
What time do flights between Seoul and Penang depart?
What time do flights between Seoul and Penang arrive?

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