Cheap flights from Penang (PEN)

George Town's island airport, Northern Malaysia's main gateway

Penang International is the main airport for George Town and Northern Malaysia, sitting on the south-east corner of Penang Island around 16 km from the city centre. It is Malaysia's third-busiest airport, with AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air and Firefly competing on KUL and Singapore. Regional links reach Bangkok, Hong Kong, Taipei, Jakarta, Singapore and southern China.

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Airlines flying from Penang (PEN)

Major carriers: Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly, Cathay Pacific. Low-cost carriers: AirAsia, Scoot, Jetstar Asia.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly from Penang?
AirAsia operates the heaviest schedule from PEN, with Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air and Firefly covering the KUL trunk. International carriers include Scoot, Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways, China Airlines and Thai AirAsia. Firefly's ATR turboprops link Penang to Subang and Singapore Seletar. Flightmussy shows every operator without commercial filtering.
How far is Penang International from George Town?
PEN sits about 16 km south of central George Town, around 25-35 minutes by taxi or Grab depending on bridge traffic. RapidPenang bus 401E links the airport to KOMTAR for a couple of ringgit. Compare PEN fares against KUL departures on Flightmussy, free and with no signup required.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Penang?
February, May and September-October are typically the cheapest months out of PEN, between Chinese New Year and year-end peaks. Hari Raya and December school holidays push fares up sharply. The 12-month fare heatmap on Flightmussy makes the seasonal dips easy to spot for any specific destination.
Are there direct flights from Penang to Hong Kong?
Yes. Cathay Pacific operates daily nonstop service between PEN and Hong Kong, with flight times around 4 hours. AirAsia has run the route at various times, and connections via KUL or Singapore add options if direct service is full. Flightmussy lists direct and one-stop itineraries side by side.

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