Traveling from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Penang International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 45 minutes.
George Town and Taipei are in the UTC+8 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Every week, there are 18 Penang International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flights. To take off as soon as possible, select the 15:10 China Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 17:50 with Starlux Airlines.
Leave plenty of time to catch your PEN to TPE flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Traveling during a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Traveling to Taipei (and then seeing more of Taiwan!) is a cinch with China Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Penang International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.
Most travelers choose to fly with China Airlines on this route.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for PEN to TPE flights is China Airlines.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Penang International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between PEN and TPE:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
$90 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Penang International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $181. These prices can change based on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from PEN to TPE, book your journey six months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Penang International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from PEN to TPE is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Penang International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Penang International Airport (PEN)
69.54% of flights that depart Penang International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central George Town to Penang International Airport is around 18 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Searching for a handy hotel close to PEN? If you've booked an early flight from Penang International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Penang International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near TPE instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from 固得租車, IWS rent a car or Chih-hang car rental and explore beyond Taipei's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport about two weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to central Taipei
From Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, Taipei is approximately 48 kilometers away. It takes around 40 minutes to reach the center by car.
Traveling to the center on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
August is the most popular month for flights from Penang International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Taipei in April.
Lock in your flight from Penang International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport for July if you want to go to Taipei during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PEN to TPE in January. Average temperatures are between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Taiwan
Taipei is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Taiwan you'll want to see. Around 129 kilometers south-west of Taipei, a visit to T'ai-chung-shih will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Taichung Park, Lifu Museum of Chinese Medicine. China Medical University and 柳川藍帶水岸.
Tainan is another essential stop in Taiwan and is around 257 kilometers south-west of Taipei. No journey is complete without visiting Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House.