Cheap flights from Sydney to Penang from £169

Cheap flights from Sydney to Penang from £169

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1 stop
Tue, May 26
Sydney SYDPenang PEN
£169
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Mon, May 25
Sydney SYDPenang PEN
£169
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Mon, May 25
Sydney SYDPenang PEN
£169
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Tue, May 26
Sydney SYDPenang PEN
£169
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1 stop
Thu, May 28
Sydney SYDPenang PEN
£171
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1 stop
Wed, May 27
Sydney SYDPenang PEN
£175
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2 stops
Thu, May 28 – Wed, Jun 3
Sydney SYDPenang PEN
£395
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Mon, May 25 – Fri, May 29
Sydney SYDPenang PEN
£416
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1 stop
Mon, May 25 – Sun, May 31
Sydney SYDPenang PEN
£419
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1 stop
Wed, May 27 – Sun, May 31
Sydney SYDPenang PEN
£421
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Mon, May 25 – Fri, May 29
Sydney SYDPenang PEN
£421
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Wed, May 27 – Mon, Jun 1
Sydney SYDPenang PEN
£426
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How much do flights to Penang cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£169

Cheapest round-trip

£395

Average round-trip

£459

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
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Sydney to Penang

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
ScootTGWTRNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
Batik Air MalaysiaMXDODNo

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
16 May
99%
28°C25°C
23 May
88%
28°C26°C
Sunday
17 May
88%
29°C26°C
24 May
30°C26°C
Monday
18 May
88%
29°C26°C
25 May
65%
29°C26°C
Tuesday
19 May
85%
26°C26°C
26 May
86%
30°C26°C
Wednesday
20 May
84%
30°C26°C
27 May
83%
30°C26°C
Thursday
21 May
86%
30°C26°C
28 May
87%
31°C27°C
Friday
22 May
84%
30°C26°C
29 May
30°C26°C
The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Jetstar Airways, Scoot, Malaysia Airlines, and Batik Air Malaysia. Sydney and Penang have 400 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, Illawarra Regional, 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 Azlan Shah, Sultan Abdul Halim.
Which airlines fly between Sydney and Penang?
Currently, you can fly between Sydney and Penang with AirAsia, Jetstar Airways, Scoot, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia.
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, Illawarra Regional, 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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