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Find cheap flights from Australia to Penang from RM 630

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Penang departing on 21/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Flights to Penang - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Penang to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Penang?

The average price of all flights to Penang clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Penang is Wednesday where tickets can be as cheap as RM 1,637. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where prices are RM 3,605 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Penang?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Penang, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights to Penang is March, where tickets cost RM 1,971 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets from Australia is RM 4,331 and RM 3,260 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is March with an average price of RM 1,971.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Penang?

The average price for all flights to Penang depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Penang is generally in the afternoon, when flights cost RM 1,381 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Penang is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is RM 3,723.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Penang?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights to Penang, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 77 days before departure.

How long is the flight to Penang?

The duration of your flight to Penang depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Penang on KAYAK are from Perth, which takes 8h 20m, Melbourne, which takes 10h 35m, and Sydney, which takes 11h 40m.

How many direct flights to Penang are there each day?

There are around 45 direct flights from within Australia to Penang every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 13:00 the most common departure time and 46% of flights departing in the morning.

How many direct flights to Penang are there each week?

Each week there are around 311 direct flights from within Australia to Penang. The most common day for departures is Thursday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

Good to know

Low season

April

High season

December

Cheapest flight

RM 630
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (50% more expensive on average)
Flight from Perth to Penang

FAQs - booking Penang flights

  • Are there any options available to those travelling on a budget?

    Budget-conscious travellers can find a few budget-friendly airlines offering flights to George Town from various Australia airports. For example, Scoot offer flights from Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney. You can also find flights from Jetstar and AirAsia or AirAsia X. Indonesian low-cost airline Citilink also provide flights stopping in Jakarta, and local Malindo Air have some great deals.

  • Where can I find help at the George Town Airport?

    If you require some additional assistance while at the Penang Airport you can find an Information Desk on the first floor. Friendly staff can help you make the most of the airport facilities or provide you with advice on travelling from the airport. You can also find assistance from the airport CARE ambassadors walking through the airport, wearing their "Ask Me" sash.

  • How do I get to George Town from the George Town Airport?

    The airport has a large bus station outside the Penang Airport Arrivals Area in Lane 3. From here you can catch services throughout the island including to George Town and Bayan Baru. Alternatively, there are also taxi services at the airport. The taxis run on a coupon system with fixed destination prices. Coupons are available in the Arrivals Area before you exit the terminal.

  • Where can I pick up some local currency?

    If you need to purchase some of the local currency at the airport, you can pick up some Malaysian ringgit from booths located in Level 2 of the terminal. Note that this is not the Arrivals Area, but rather you will need to go upstairs to the Check-in Area. These are run by HongLeong Bank and CIMB Bank. There are also ATMs where you can withdraw cash in the Arrivals Area.

  • Are there any car hire services at the George Town Airport?

    There are about 15 different rental car companies based at the George Town Airport, the smaller and local providers including Kasina, Hawk, and Green Matrix; and the big, international brands such as Europcar, Hertz, Avis, and Sixt. Hours vary, however Europcar is open 24h. The cars can be picked up in the covered car park across from the terminal.

  • How far is Penang from central Penang?

    The distance between Penang and the city centre of Penang is 15 km.

  • What is the name of Penang’s airport?

    Penang is served by Penang, also commonly referred to as Penang Intl. The airport code is PEN.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Penang?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Penang.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Penang?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Penang is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Penang?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Penang with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Penang?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Penang up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airline offers the most flights to Penang?

    Of the 5 airlines that fly to Penang, AirAsia offers the most flights, with around 123 per week, followed by Firefly with 115 flights per week.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Penang

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Penang flight deals.
  • The closest airport to George Town is the Penang International Airport (PEN), located about 40min from George Town in Bayan Lepas, to the south of Penang Island.
  • While you will not find direct flights from Australia to George Town, you can find several flight options with a single stopover. The most popular stopovers are in nearby Singapore or Kuala Lumpur.
  • As the major international airport on Penang Island, Penang International Airport is not only the gateway to George Town but to the entire island, including the Penang National Park and Penang Hill.
  • For those staying or visiting nearby Jerejak Island, the Penang Airport is about a 15min drive from the Marina. Here you can catch a ferry to Jerejak Island which will take about 10min.
  • If you’re looking for a baby care room after your flight to George Town, there is one located on Level 2 in the public area of the Penang Airport before you pass security. The Arrivals Area is on Level 1 so you will need to head upstairs.
  • You have several dining options for a snack at the Penang Airport, whether you’re looking for something local or fast-food. On Level 1 there is the Gemini Café and the local cuisine Nasi Kandar, or there is a McDonalds on Level 2 before security.
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Prefer to fly direct to Penang Intl?

Find which airlines fly direct to Penang Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Australia to Penang Intl

Monday

Air Canada, Air France, Air New Zealand, +39 more

Air Canada, Air France, +40 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air France, Air New Zealand, +37 more

Air Canada, Air France, +38 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air France, Air New Zealand, +38 more

Air Canada, Air France, +39 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air France, Air New Zealand, +38 more

Air Canada, Air France, +39 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air France, Air New Zealand, +38 more

Air Canada, Air France, +39 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air France, Air New Zealand, +38 more

Air Canada, Air France, +39 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air France, Air New Zealand, +39 more

Air Canada, Air France, +40 more

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Direct returns

Penang Intl to Australia

Monday

Air Canada, Air France, Air New Zealand, +39 more

Air Canada, Air France, +40 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air France, Air New Zealand, +37 more

Air Canada, Air France, +38 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air France, Air New Zealand, +38 more

Air Canada, Air France, +39 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air France, Air New Zealand, +38 more

Air Canada, Air France, +39 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air France, Air New Zealand, +38 more

Air Canada, Air France, +39 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air France, Air New Zealand, +38 more

Air Canada, Air France, +39 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air France, Air New Zealand, +39 more

Air Canada, Air France, +40 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from Australia to Penang

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Penang. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Australia to Penang. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Penang? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.2
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1454 reviews
8.2Entertainment
7.8Food
8.1Comfort
8.7Crew
8.4Boarding
Airline reviews

Good flight. Fiod was ready a bit late hence a hurry to finish before landing. Excellent crew and service

10.0 ExcellentYM, Apr 2024SIN - KUL
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Good flight. Fiod was ready a bit late hence a hurry to finish before landing. Excellent crew and service

Good flight. The food was served a bit late, hence a hurry to finish before landing. Excellent crew and service

I commend the flight attendants on our SFO-SIN flight who went above and beyond to provide us with extra snacks and food. This type of service makes the flight experience personal and awesome.

It was a great flight Food was great Crew was spectacular

They made me check my carry on even though there was room We un boarded in a strange way but overall it was good

In general good, but the machine seems to be long in operation and some functions were restricted as e. g. Adjusting of seats.

Seating cramped; close to toilet, foul smelling and noisy, very unhygienic and disease risk Free and paid Wi-Fi NOT accessible at all - misleading advertising Very expensive sunglasses disappeared from back seat pouch. Coffee disgusting and cold

When boarding, after business class should be premium economy, but economy class already lined-up at the gate blocking premium economy to board. Singapore airline crew should done a better job to organize this chaos :( Thank you.

Wonderful service, planes and interior in great condition, very pleasant experience

A pc of cake or biscuit at least. The airport was like a maze need to take another bus to the main terminal to immigration.

Service / food has to be much better. Staff were not very attentive to requests. Requested for a second serve of coke and got a weird look back from the host! Was also told they don’t have extra water bottles when I requested for one before sleep! Dinner time food was very minimum and average.

An overnight Doha to KL. Great sleep, good service and tasty food in business class

chaos boarding. Crew in business class seemed short staffed and lacking in attention to details initially, but did improve during flight.

The cabin was quite noisy as there were lots of children travelling for the school holidays. Found the selection of movies limited.

The best so far coz this time it was all male steward on the economy cluster. They were polite, efficient & genuinely courteous. They do not judge you when you ask for more food & peanuts.

Delayed for 45 minutes. Don't know what's the issue. Other than that, food was not to my satisfaction. However it's okay.

My first course flight (Aor-Kul) was cancelled in the morning, and they asked me to board the night flight hence I need to transit overnight for the 2nd flight (Kul-Myy) that supposed to be on the same day. The overnight stay was not provided, (I'm traveling with my spouse, a daughter (5 y.o.) and an infant (2 months old). Hence I booked Sama Sama Hotel at my own expense (fortunately using my enrich miles points). Other than this issue, all services is good.

My experience with the flight was okay. My experience checking in was absolutely terrible. I was told I needed to change my e-ticket number to check in because I missed my flight in PDX. Even when shown the itinerary, they didn't budge and sent me to KLM across the airport. KLM wasn't open until 8pm and my flight was at 7:30pm. Nobody made accommodations in any way to get me to KUL. To add insult to injury, they rescheduled my flight to the very next day, creating a very long layover and did not offer any hotel stay. After this, even worse, I found out later they delayed the first 7:30pm flight to 9:10pm. Meaning, I could have still boarded but they refused to even try to get me on the plane. As a result, I missed a day of work and lost pay for the day. Also, when I went to get my luggage, it wasn't there. It was STILL in Singapore. They had from 5:30pm to 5am to get my luggage onto the plane and they still couldn't get that right. This is the worst experience I've had flying anywhere in the past decade I've been travelling.

Orange juice change to mineral water . Should keep the orange juice.

Entertainment system was too old, crew were unorganised during boarding

WiFi didn’t work on both sectors so made killing time harder - planes clean modern and good flight crew - would do again if WiFi works

6hrs fly they dont give you a glass of water from seoul to singapore need to buy drink and food plus they charge for bag on international fly is always Free 1 bag from seoul to singapore is Not a local fly you are traveling true asia same story from singapore to Bali no water drink after payment for bag drink cost more the regular airline Well never use this company again we use regular company like Delta korea japan China and even scoot parent company Singapore Air

We had 2 attempts to land at Singapore Changing during a thunderstorm. Everything was delayed by 1 hour plus.

Boarding was not accordingly after front seat, bmf then back seat. This delayed for at least 40mins or more. The staff at Jakarta can do better. Is chaos at the entry to board the plane. This tarnished Scoot reputation when everyone was talking about it.

The crew was not customer oriented at all, even confrontational . The aircraft needs more attention to detail as far as comfort, and the 1 hour sitting at the gate with no air is inexcusable

We flew on the 787 Dreamliner direct to main gate at KLIA2, quick entry via eGate and on the train 41mins after touchdown. Go well SCOOT

Was on scoot plus. The only good thing about the flight was the spacious seats. Tables and armrests were extremely dirty Food: bad Entertainment: non existent Wifi: unable to connect, then was painfully slow that we couldn’t even send messages Good thing we had a night flight, so we just slept throughout.

Not clear why boarding passes could only be issued at the counter and not through the kiosk. I had already check-in on the web, so waiting to obtain a boarding pass 1.5 hours before the actual flight defeats the purpose of early web check-in.

no charging point. food offering is limited and very much on the budget line. Overall is not satisfying for such a price and duration of flight.

We were delayed, but there was never any update given. Everyone was standing at the gate as boarding was supposed to commence at 13:10 for a 13:55 flight. We didn't actually start getting on the shuttles to the plane, until after 14:00. No updates, no information given at all.

Nasi lemak was horrible. Plain white rice, tasteless sambal, no cucumber, no kacang, no ikan bilis. And the chicken was colourless and tasteless, tasted like boiled chicken. Entertainment system didn't work at all.

2 delayed flights - hotel layover in a different country- lost baggage.

Silly to not even offer people water for free when they are paying so much for tickets.

You get what you pay for. It’s functional and gets you from point A to B in good comfort. However, food options are limited and cash only, Crew is a hit and miss .. they get your attention if you reach out.

Good leg room ... air conditioning was a bit warm don't Book row 8 ... no windows

They got to the terminal late, with no one on the arriving flight, boarded us late, and left us sitting there for 2 hours before they got us off the ground. They knew they were going to be late, yet they never got an updated flight plan from their head office until long after the flight was supposed to leave. They could have cut the delay in half, of at least let us stay in the terminal. Really just horrible planning.

The worst kind of budget airline. To be honest....the plane was not that bad. Would have been good to have some food choices and some water. What was by far the worse is the passengers/customers that this airline attracts. Coughing and spluttering all over one another with no masks. Just disgusting. Pay for a better carrier and get a better class of passenger.

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Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to Penang found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
27/8Tue
1 stop
10h 50mPER-PEN
5/9Thu
1 stop
9h 45mPEN-PER
RM 1,005
26/8Mon
1 stopScoot
27h 20mPER-PEN
4/9Wed
1 stopScoot
22h 15mPEN-PER
RM 1,028
6/9Fri
1 stopBatik Air
17h 40mPER-PEN
9/9Mon
1 stopBatik Air
14h 20mPEN-PER
RM 1,706
12/10Sat
1 stopBatik Air
17h 40mPER-PEN
14/10Mon
1 stopBatik Air
14h 20mPEN-PER
RM 1,715
30/5Thu
1 stopMalaysia Airlines
12h 35mPER-PEN
9/6Sun
1 stopMalaysia Airlines
15h 05mPEN-PER
RM 1,957
21/8Wed
1 stopXiamenAir
33h 05mSYD-PEN
1/9Sun
1 stopXiamenAir
35h 40mPEN-SYD
RM 2,308
31/8Sat
1 stopXiamenAir
33h 05mSYD-PEN
3/9Tue
1 stopXiamenAir
35h 40mPEN-SYD
RM 2,459
21/8Wed
2 stopsCathay Pacific
24h 15mSYD-PEN
1/9Sun
1 stopCathay Pacific
23h 05mPEN-SYD
RM 2,910
3/7Wed
2 stopsCathay Pacific
28h 15mMEL-PEN
11/7Thu
2 stopsCathay Pacific
45h 25mPEN-MEL
RM 3,962
26/8Mon
2 stopsMalaysia Airlines
31h 20mPER-PEN
5/9Thu
2 stopsMalaysia Airlines
9h 40mPEN-PER
RM 6,976

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to Penang found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
21/7Sun
1 stopAirAsia
11h 00mPER-PEN
RM 630
9/6Sun
1 stop
27h 55mPER-PEN
RM 649
11/6Tue
1 stopBatik Air
12h 50mPER-PEN
RM 772
10/6Mon
1 stopBatik Air
15h 40mPER-PEN
RM 829
29/5Wed
1 stopScoot
10h 35mMEL-PEN
RM 924
24/6Mon
1 stopScoot
26h 35mSYD-PEN
RM 934
8/6Sat
1 stopBatik Air
8h 10mPER-PEN
RM 1,133
17/9Tue
1 stopBatik Air
15h 40mPER-PEN
RM 1,175
15/6Sat
1 stopMalaysia Airlines
8h 45mPER-PEN
RM 1,417
23/10Wed
1 stopMalaysia Airlines
20h 50mMEL-PEN
RM 7,051

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Last minute flights to Penang

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights to Penang that are departing in the next 10 days.
10/5Fri
multi-stop
8h 20mPER-PEN
10/5Fri
multi-stop
22h 15mPEN-PER
RM 1,474
10/5Fri
multi-stop
8h 20mPER-PEN
10/5Fri
multi-stop
21h 10mPEN-PER
RM 1,957
11/5Sat
multi-stop
30h 35mMEL-PEN
12/5Sun
multi-stop
9h 50mPEN-MEL
RM 2,000
11/5Sat
multi-stop
21h 35mMEL-PEN
12/5Sun
multi-stop
9h 50mPEN-MEL
RM 2,251
11/5Sat
multi-stop
13h 30mMEL-PEN
12/5Sun
multi-stop
27h 10mPEN-MEL
RM 2,621
11/5Sat
multi-stop
17h 05mAVV-PEN
12/5Sun
multi-stop
20h 55mPEN-AVV
RM 3,303
11/5Sat
multi-stop
19h 05mMEL-PEN
12/5Sun
multi-stop
14h 45mPEN-MEL
RM 4,545

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