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Cheapest return flight
$323
Typical prices: $597-$1,136
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Sat 20/10Sun 18/11
PER - PEN • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$225
Typical prices: $278-$591
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Thu 18/10
PER - PEN • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights to Penang

 
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Recent return flight deals to Penang

Tue, 20 Oct - Wed, 18 Nov
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05:35 - 16:20PER  Perth-PEN Penang Intl
10h 45m1 stop Singapore Changi
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19:20 - 19:55PEN  Penang Intl-PER Perth
24h 35m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$323Multiple Airlines
Tue, 13 Oct - Wed, 23 Jun
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05:35 - 16:20PER  Perth-PEN Penang Intl
10h 45m1 stop Singapore Changi
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08:10 - 19:50PEN  Penang Intl-PER Perth
11h 40m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$329Multiple Airlines
Wed, 28 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct
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21:10 - 08:30PER  Perth-PEN Penang Intl
11h 20m1 stop Singapore Changi
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22:20 - 16:35PEN  Penang Intl-PER Perth
18h 15m1 stop Singapore Changi
$355Scoot
Wed, 28 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct
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21:10 - 08:30PER  Perth-PEN Penang Intl
11h 20m1 stop Singapore Changi
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22:20 - 16:35PEN  Penang Intl-PER Perth
18h 15m1 stop Singapore Changi
$358Scoot
Sat, 14 Nov - Thu, 10 Dec
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04:40 - 14:15PER  Perth-PEN Penang Intl
9h 35m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
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06:15 - 03:40PEN  Penang Intl-PER Perth
21h 25m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$368AirAsia
Mon, 26 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct
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20:50 - 07:45PER  Perth-PEN Penang Intl
10h 55m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
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21:15 - 19:55PEN  Penang Intl-PER Perth
22h 40m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$431AirAsia
Mon, 5 Oct - Mon, 16 Nov
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17:20 - 09:00PER  Perth-PEN Penang Intl
15h 40m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
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18:30 - 05:50PEN  Penang Intl-PER Perth
11h 20m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$491Batik Air
Tue, 10 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov
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23:10 - 09:00PER  Perth-PEN Penang Intl
9h 50m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
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18:30 - 05:50PEN  Penang Intl-PER Perth
11h 20m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$548Batik Air
Mon, 15 Mar - Tue, 23 Mar
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00:15 - 10:10BNE  Brisbane-PEN Penang Intl
11h 55m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
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12:35 - 20:25PEN  Penang Intl-BNE Brisbane
29h 50m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$849Malaysia Airlines
Wed, 18 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov
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11:00 - 19:50ADL  Adelaide-PEN Penang Intl
11h 20m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
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10:55 - 08:15PEN  Penang Intl-ADL Adelaide
18h 50m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$1,080Malaysia Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Australia to Penang flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Australia to Penang with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Penang?

Perth to Penang is the cheapest route at $323 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Penang?

A return flight to Penang costs $829 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Perth average $469, while Sydney runs a bit higher at $784.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Penang?

Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Penang at $719 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at $970.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Penang?

•October is the cheapest month to fly to Penang with an average price of $577 return.
•December ($1,304) and June ($1,019) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

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

Night flights to Penang are the cheapest at $799 return on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at $1,005.

What is a good deal for flights to Penang?

Flights under $597 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Penang at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Perth $345
•Darwin $440
•Sydney $595.

When are flights to Penang the cheapest?

Flights to Penang are cheapest 14 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 26% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Penang

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

$225
Best time to beat the crowds (19% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (17% more expensive on average)
Flights from Perth to Penang

When to book flights to Penang

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Your questions about flights to Penang, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • 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 difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Penang?

    Scoot operates the most flights from Australia to Penang at 0 per week, while Singapore Airlines is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from Australia to Penang. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • How do I know if a flight to Penang is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Penang is around $597 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Penang?

    Last-minute fares to Penang – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 7% above the average return fare of $829.

Your guide to booking Penang flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Penang, aim to book around 14 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 26% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Penang, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around $597 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Penang in October. Return fares historically average $577 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to evening to save up to $206 per return. Evening flights to Penang average $799 compared to $1,005 for afternoon flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • 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 5 airlines flying to Penang

 
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 1605 reviews
8.1Entertainment
7.8Food
8.3Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
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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.

2.0 MediocreJanine, July 2026
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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.

Friendly staff but otherwise a typical no frills airline. The sets are extremely cramped

Flight delayed for one hour last minute change the gate this is something new? Wak all over the airport bit fast bording to flight smd miss my meeting in kuaa lumpur is the year end meeting no internet in flught which is not good Anyway overall is good thanks to the crew on duty Un able to check in on line and choose the seat thatbi wanted and in flight meal too unable to purchase rrally sad Should get priority seat in next booking

Flight was delayed from 8pm to near midnight. They made us board then sit in the cabin and wait for even longer for take-off. No compensation whatsoever - not even in a free drink or meal

We were told that flight was delayed by 20 mins, but it left close to an hour late. But they did make it up and arrived early; it's just very difficult to keep waiting when it's a late flight. Food was mediocre.

I had a wonderful experience with this company. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. Our pilot was skilled and clearly experienced. The value for the price was excellent. I would definitely recommend them.

Very quick turn around, plane was in good condition, alles paletti.

Instead of landing we had to go around and landed in Kuala Lumpur International Airport instead of Subang. Then we had to restart and arrived over 2.5 hrs late

As usual, poor communication on delays. No info, no updates, no apologies.

Boarding was nuts. Gate change. Delayed. No communication from gate staff. They seemed lost. Rest of the flight went well

Premium check in was worth it. Boarding process was a little chaotic. Seats were super cramped and I am less than 80kg and 180cm

For a low cost airline they provide excellent value and modern planes. It did not feel cheap. But onboard drinks and meals are expensive and do not offer great value. Overall, a good experience.

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.

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!

My flight from PEN-KUL was re-timed for two hours or so due to some technical issue. It was not conveyed accordingly by the staff. Info only received via fellow passenger who also mentioned about the possibility of changing flight but different airport SZB. Changing flight is not easy since everyone is fighting for available seat unsystematically. Anywhere, I and my wife managed to get seat for slightly earlier flight from the retimed one. The issue should be handled more professionally and systematically.

I was pretty sure my seat includes a meal. But I guess I was wrong because I wasn't served a meal on my flight with Batik Air from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur. I was fortunate because the layover was more than an hour in Kuala Lumpur. Otherwise, I could have cause a delay to the connecting flight to Taiwan because my terminal to board the next flight is located at different building. I had to take a train to the satellite building. Overall, all is well.

Freezing onboard and staff refused to give me hot water “because we were landing soon”. The plane arrived at the gate an hour late. And there’s an air leak in one of the bathrooms. Very scary noise.

Delayed for 3 hours, need to pay extra for drinking water.

The OD2204 KUL-LGK was delayed 40 minutes due to air-condition malfuntion, after inspection the technician give green light for the flight to go as usual but the air-condition is still not working properly, passengers complaining to the stewardess but they cannot do anything, I did tweet to @malindoair to complaint but no reply from them … hope this Batik Air is not having problem like Rayani Air and I do hope the management do respond to my complaint as well

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.

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