Traveling from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) to Penang International Airport (PEN): what you need to know
Around 1 hour is how long you can expect to be traveling on a direct flight from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport to Penang International Airport.
Kuala Lumpur and George Town share the same timezone, UTC+8.
Each week, there are 656 Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport to Penang International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your SZB to PEN flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Firefly is your gateway to exploring George Town (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Malaysia!). Check out the direct flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport to Penang International Airport offered by this airline.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Firefly.
Firefly is the most punctual carrier operating SZB to PEN flights. An impressive 83.61% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport to Penang International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SZB and PEN:
Langkawi International Airport
Senai Airport
Sultan Ismail Petra Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) to Penang International Airport (PEN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport to Penang International Airport flight is $23. A round-trip fare right now is $47. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SZB to PEN.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport to Penang International Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from SZB to PEN is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport to Penang International Airport.
Handy information about Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
Of the flights that depart from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, 67.97% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport from central Kuala Lumpur, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 24 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport to Penang International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to SZB:
Arriving at Penang International Airport (PEN)
Book a hotel near PEN if you're on a late Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport to Penang International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Penang International Airport rental car and explore George Town and beyond with your own wheels. ASIA CAR, Paradise and Hawk are top providers you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Penang International Airport about four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Penang International Airport (PEN) to central George Town
From Penang International Airport, George Town is approximately 18 kilometers away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the center driving.
When to fly to Penang International Airport (PEN)
The quietest month for a flight from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport to Penang International Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit George Town based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport to Penang International Airport for March if you'd like to explore George Town during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SZB to PEN in January. Temperatures average between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) then.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kota Bharu is just one of the many cities in Malaysia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of George Town. Around 225 kilometers away to the east, well-known attractions include Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan.
If there's time to check out another side of Malaysia, consider Kuala Lumpur, about 290 kilometers south-east of George Town. Petronas Twin Towers, KL Tower Mini Zoo and KLCC Park are key highlights.
