Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Penang from £519

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3 stops
Tue, Apr 21
Washington, D.C. IADPenang PEN
£519
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2 stops
Mon, Apr 20
Washington, D.C. IADPenang PEN
£539
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2 stops
Fri, Apr 24
Washington, D.C. IADPenang PEN
£539
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3 stops
Sun, Apr 26
Washington, D.C. IADPenang PEN
£544
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2 stops
Mon, Apr 20
Washington, D.C. IADPenang PEN
£551
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2 stops
Mon, Apr 20
Washington, D.C. IADPenang PEN
£555
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2 stops
Mon, Apr 20 – Mon, Apr 27
Washington, D.C. IADPenang PEN
£1,080
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Mon, Apr 20 – Mon, Apr 27
Washington, D.C. IADPenang PEN
£1,086
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2 stops
Mon, Apr 20 – Mon, Apr 27
Washington, D.C. IADPenang PEN
£1,089
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2 stops
Thu, Apr 23 – Tue, Apr 28
Washington, D.C. IADPenang PEN
£1,192
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2 stops
Thu, Apr 23 – Tue, Apr 28
Washington, D.C. IADPenang PEN
£1,201
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Thu, Apr 23 – Tue, Apr 28
Washington, D.C. IADPenang PEN
£1,208
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How much do flights to Penang cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£519

Cheapest round-trip

£1,080

Average round-trip

£1,323

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
Washington Dulles International
Arrive to
Penang International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Penang

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Cathay PacificCPACXNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo

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
11 Apr
98%
30°C26°C
18 Apr
89%
30°C26°C
Sunday
12 Apr
89%
30°C26°C
19 Apr
83%
30°C27°C
Monday
13 Apr
88%
31°C26°C
20 Apr
86%
29°C26°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
87%
30°C27°C
21 Apr
89%
30°C26°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
79%
29°C26°C
22 Apr
84%
30°C26°C
Thursday
16 Apr
76%
30°C25°C
23 Apr
88%
30°C26°C
Friday
17 Apr
84%
30°C27°C
24 Apr
85%
30°C26°C
Travelers usually depart from Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, or Ronald Reagan Washington National when they travel from Washington, D.C. to Penang. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Cathay Pacific, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Etihad Airways. Washington, D.C. and Penang have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Washington, D.C.?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Washington, D.C. and London, Orlando, Atlanta, Edinburgh, Los Angeles, Tampa, Mexico City, Miami, San Salvador, San Juan, Dallas, Istanbul, Denver, New Delhi, Guadalajara, Fort Lauderdale, Kathmandu, Manchester, Paris, Toronto.
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 Washington, D.C.?
Washington, D.C. is mainly served by Washington Dulles International. But there are other airports nearby, including Baltimore–Washington International, Ronald Reagan Washington National.
What airports are near Washington, D.C.?
The main airport in Washington, D.C. is Washington Dulles International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Atlantic City International, Richmond International, Lehigh Valley International, Harrisburg International, Trenton–Mercer, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Lancaster, Hagerstown Regional.
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 Washington, D.C. and Penang?
Currently, you can fly between Washington, D.C. and Penang with AirAsia, Cathay Pacific, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Washington, D.C. and Penang?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. and Penang?
Traveling between Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?
There are a number of airports in and around Washington, D.C.. The main one is Washington Dulles International and other nearby airports include Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Atlantic City International, Richmond International, Lehigh Valley International, Harrisburg International, Trenton–Mercer, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Lancaster, Hagerstown Regional
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