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Cheap Flights from Australia to Penang

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Australia to Penang that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Australia to Penang

Fri, 9 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct
AirAsia Logo
20:50 - 07:40
PER
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PEN
10h 50m
1 stop
AirAsia Logo
19:15 - 03:45
PEN
-
PER
8h 30m
1 stop
RM 990AirAsia
Wed, 21 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct
AirAsia Logo
04:45 - 12:30
PER
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PEN
7h 45m
1 stop
AirAsia Logo
20:15 - 04:30
PEN
-
PER
8h 15m
1 stop
RM 994AirAsia
Tue, 3 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:50 - 09:35
PER
-
PEN
15h 45m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:15 - 19:55
PEN
-
PER
23h 40m
1 stop
RM 1,047Multiple Airlines
Thu, 17 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
05:35 - 08:30
PER
-
PEN
26h 55m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:05 - 19:50
PEN
-
PER
10h 45m
1 stop
RM 1,055Multiple Airlines
Wed, 14 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct
Scoot Logo
09:55 - 08:30
PER
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PEN
22h 35m
1 stop
Scoot Logo
09:30 - 08:10
PEN
-
PER
22h 40m
1 stop
RM 1,116Scoot
Tue, 8 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep
Scoot Logo
05:35 - 16:20
PER
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PEN
10h 45m
1 stop
Scoot Logo
22:20 - 04:20
PEN
-
PER
30h 00m
1 stop
RM 1,124Scoot
Tue, 15 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep
Scoot Logo
05:35 - 10:05
PER
-
PEN
28h 30m
1 stop
Scoot Logo
17:20 - 04:20
PEN
-
PER
11h 00m
1 stop
RM 1,129Scoot
Fri, 18 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep
Scoot Logo
05:35 - 08:30
PER
-
PEN
26h 55m
1 stop
Scoot Logo
17:20 - 17:10
PEN
-
PER
23h 50m
1 stop
RM 1,137Scoot
Mon, 7 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep
Scoot Logo
09:55 - 10:05
PER
-
PEN
24h 10m
1 stop
Scoot Logo
09:30 - 17:10
PEN
-
PER
7h 40m
1 stop
RM 1,161Scoot
Sun, 6 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep
Scoot Logo
05:35 - 10:05
PER
-
PEN
28h 30m
1 stop
Scoot Logo
09:30 - 08:10
PEN
-
PER
22h 40m
1 stop
RM 1,165Scoot
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Penang

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 flight to Penang?

These are the best return prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 5 days.

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Penang was found on the route from Perth, at RM 990 return. The most popular connection is from Melbourne to Penang, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as RM 1,685 in the last 5 days.

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 round-trip 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 October, where tickets cost RM 1,562 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets from Australia is RM 3,553 and RM 2,952 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is October with an average price of RM 752.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Penang, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

June

Cheapest flight

RM 581
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 12% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 17% lower 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.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Penang?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Penang was found on the route from Perth, at RM 990 return. The most popular connection is from Melbourne to Penang, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as RM 1,685 in the last 5 days.

  • How far is Penang Intl Airport from central Penang?

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

  • What is the name of Penang’s airport?

    Penang is served by Penang Intl Airport, 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.

  • How many direct flights to Penang are there each week?

    Each week there are around 926 direct flights from within Australia to Penang. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

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.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying 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 1581 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.8Food
8.3Boarding
8.1Entertainment
Airline reviews

I had the worst experience of my life in travel. Due to circumstances beyond my control (catastrophic traffic accidents on the highway between Gold Coast and Brisbane) I missed my flight for the first time ever. Because I booked through Kayak Singapore Airlines were not interested in helping me. They told me to contact the agent that I booked through. I was extremely stressed as I had connecting flights in Europe. First Kayak told me that the next available flights were in four days time. Then they told me that they could do it but at a cost of $2600 AUD. When I agreed he told me that he was having trouble getting it through Singapore’s system and he would contact me further once it had been done. When I had not heard from him after several hours, I phoned Kayak again, spoke to a different person who said he could do it for $8200. I declined and told him to cancel the booking. The worst part of this experience was that I had booked 5 flights altogether with Singapore including Premium Economy on two legs and Singapore cancelled all my flights including the return legs leaving me with having to completely reschedule my entire trip. Kayak refunded me $2000 from $5200, obviously leaving me out of pocket. This has left me feeling that I will never deal with Kayak or Singapore Airlines again.

2.0 MediocreJanine, Jul 2026
BNE - SIN
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I had the worst experience of my life in travel. Due to circumstances beyond my control (catastrophic traffic accidents on the highway between Gold Coast and Brisbane) I missed my flight for the first time ever. Because I booked through Kayak Singapore Airlines were not interested in helping me. They told me to contact the agent that I booked through. I was extremely stressed as I had connecting flights in Europe. First Kayak told me that the next available flights were in four days time. Then they told me that they could do it but at a cost of $2600 AUD. When I agreed he told me that he was having trouble getting it through Singapore’s system and he would contact me further once it had been done. When I had not heard from him after several hours, I phoned Kayak again, spoke to a different person who said he could do it for $8200. I declined and told him to cancel the booking. The worst part of this experience was that I had booked 5 flights altogether with Singapore including Premium Economy on two legs and Singapore cancelled all my flights including the return legs leaving me with having to completely reschedule my entire trip. Kayak refunded me $2000 from $5200, obviously leaving me out of pocket. This has left me feeling that I will never deal with Kayak or Singapore Airlines again.

Crew were so busy Anna so awesome. I was in a seat that got my food nearly last but the crew were Just awesome.

Really great service throughout and the food was really nice. I can highly recommend thank you very much.

Wish the seat don’t have restrictions, can’t fully insert backpack all the way inside.

I have difficulties to book wheelchair for my parents returned flight

Lounge a access was excellent as was the attentiveness and service from the crew as always. The food and drink supplied were of good quality. The entertainment system had a good selection and I liked the mapping system supplied. However the screen wild have been bigger and the operation a little smoother to navigate. The seats were barely comfortable, but adequate.

Flight was delayed by baggage loading onto the plane. This was attributed to "inclement weather" (some moderate rain) which could be said to be beyond the airline's control, but the problematic part was that the plane was boarded and doors shut so that passengers sat in a cramped plane with rising temperature (full flight) for an hour. The airline was aware of the status of baggage loading, they could have deferred boarding to keep passengers comfortable.

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

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.

Flight was delayed by 2 hours. No entertainment on the 737-800NG. Somewhat squeezy.

The crews were very professional and courteous. Pleasant flight and thank you!

They wouldn't let me on the plane. The 3rd party apparently didn't pay for the tickets properly?

Overall experience is good but if the food menu can change to authentic Malaysia food will be good. I.e. Nasi Lemak, Char Kueh Tiew and etc

Surprised that the safety briefing was only conducted in Malay language and no English despite there are foreigners on board. MH should take safety more seriously.

OK seats comfortable, easy boarding/embarking, excellent connection to domestic Malaysia flight with baggage checked through without customs. Catering especially drinks borderline ok luckily less important aspect

Did not take as cancelled 3 time so took another airline

The IFE is quite unconvenient if using our own device. Not all passenger brought their own earphone/headphone.

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

I had purchased extra leg room for all legs of the flight but due to a delay in leaving Perth I was put on another flight but with Emirates. My luggage was initially lost but later found and my suitcase was broken. I ended up losing my upgrades

On-time & very well priced. All you need on a short flight.

Boarding was not as per sequence Light snacks were not available Window had hair oil stains and water condensation

Apart from the staff at the airport who were amazing the rest of the experience with scoot was disgusting a very basic flight packed and uncomfortable no consideration to a disabled traveller. And even worse from Singapore to Vienna. All about the money. Not even a complementary coffee or juice. From the airline. The staff at the airport didn't look at me as been disabled and no help not even a wheelchair was offered. The food on the plane was cheap and tasteless and expensive no entertainment on plane and WiFi which had to be paid for was intermittent at best.

Uncoordinated boarding, seat comfort is terrible, even toilet is so small that overweight people wouldn't fit in. Baggage scam with additional fees. Stay away from this airline.

I have taken more than 50 flights in the past year and this is the worst onboard experience that I've come across. There's always a risk with budget airlines and their creative views of customer service. Having bought a standard seat, we boarded at the assigned seat - we naturally couldn't choose ourselves as that would be extra cost. After take-off, the person in the row in front leans back their seat. As a frequent flyer, I believe this is their right, so I try to lean my seat back as well to have the same space available. However, my standard seat could not lean back, as the row behind was an exit row. As I had paid for a standard seat, not a less space than standard, I moved to the completely free row behind me. This was not allowed, as due to extra legroom, this would cost extra. Subsequently spent the next 30 mins discussing this scenario with the crew. I have no issues with budget airlines and additional charges, but if I pay for a standard seat, I want a standard seat, not one with less space. As you do not offer me a discount for the less space, do not try and charge me a premium, when I find a free seat with more space. It works both ways Scoot.

Finishes were quite worn, including our very scratched up seatback. No entertainment available, and the WiFi (even for “ScootHub”) was very slow. Crew were somewhat friendly.

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

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.

It would have been nice if I could have actually travelled to Perth. I injured my back and was unable to fly. Scoot refused to change my ticket saying it was not flexible. However I purchased the ticket through MyTrip and it was flexible. MyTrip wanted to charge me an extra $271 to change to a ticket that was only listed as $217. Never again will I fly Scoot or book through MyTrip

Me and my Partner were in seats 6A and 6B. (Which we paid a premium for). Unfortunately the person is seat 6C was large and because of his size my Partner was squashed to the point of discomfort and unable to sit properly. We requested to be moved to some empty seats and two hours into the flight the crew moved us. Perhaps it’s time airlines began checking passenger sizes to ensure they don’t encroach into fellow passengers seating space!

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