Cheap flights from Sydney to Penang from £174

Cheap flights from Sydney to Penang from £174

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1 stop
Sun, Jul 19
Sydney SYDPenang PEN
£174
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Sun, Jul 19
Sydney SYDPenang PEN
£174
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Sat, Jul 18
Sydney SYDPenang PEN
£175
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Sat, Jul 18
Sydney SYDPenang PEN
£175
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1 stop
Fri, Jul 17
Sydney SYDPenang PEN
£194
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Mon, Jul 13
Sydney SYDPenang PEN
£196
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1 stop
Sun, Jul 19 – Fri, Jul 24
Sydney SYDPenang PEN
£438
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Sat, Jul 18 – Fri, Jul 24
Sydney SYDPenang PEN
£439
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1 stop
Sun, Jul 19 – Sat, Jul 25
Sydney SYDPenang PEN
£439
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1 stop
Sun, Jul 19 – Fri, Jul 24
Sydney SYDPenang PEN
£449
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Sun, Jul 19 – Thu, Jul 23
Sydney SYDPenang PEN
£462
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Sun, Jul 19 – Thu, Jul 23
Sydney SYDPenang PEN
£470
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How much do flights to Penang cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£174

Cheapest round-trip

£438

Average round-trip

£473

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
Sydney
Arrive to
Penang International
Average flights per week
383
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Sydney to Penang

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
ScootTGWTRNo
Batik Air MalaysiaMXDODNo
Singapore AirlinesSIASQNo

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
4 Jul
57%
30°C26°C
11 Jul
12%
29°C26°C
Sunday
5 Jul
71%
29°C25°C
12 Jul
44%
29°C25°C
Monday
6 Jul
29°C25°C
13 Jul
40%
30°C26°C
Tuesday
7 Jul
45%
30°C26°C
14 Jul
57%
30°C27°C
Wednesday
8 Jul
76%
29°C26°C
15 Jul
47%
30°C26°C
Thursday
9 Jul
41%
29°C26°C
16 Jul
59%
29°C26°C
Friday
10 Jul
30°C26°C
17 Jul
60%
29°C26°C
The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Scoot, Batik Air Malaysia, and Singapore Airlines. Sydney and Penang have 383 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Sydney?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sydney and Melbourne, London, Brisbane, Bali, Gold Coast, Bangkok, Cairns, Denpasar, Auckland, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Manchester, New Delhi, Ho Chi Minh City, Manila, Phuket Province, Kuala Lumpur, Queenstown, Ballina.
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, Sandakan.
Which airports are there in Sydney?
Sydney is mainly served by Sydney. But there are other airports nearby, including Rose Bay Seaplane Base, Sydney Bankstown Airport.
What airports are near Sydney?
The main airport in Sydney is Sydney. It is also served by Canberra, Newcastle, Orange.
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 Sydney and Penang?
Currently, you can fly between Sydney and Penang with AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Scoot, Batik Air Malaysia, Singapore Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Sydney and Penang?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Sydney 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 Sydney and Penang?
Traveling between Sydney 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 Sydney?
There are a number of airports in and around Sydney. The main one is Sydney and other nearby airports include Canberra, Newcastle, Orange
How many airports are there near Penang?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Sydney and Penang depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Sydney and Penang arrive?
What time do flights between Sydney and Penang depart?
What time do flights between Sydney and Penang arrive?

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