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$241+ Cheap flights to Penang

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— PEN
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
1 adult

Flights to Penang in 2025

Find the latest flights to Penang in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 11 July 2025.

Return from

$475

One-way from

$242

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,001
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 13/8-20/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 50m total
  • Sydney to Penang
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 15/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 20m total
  • Sydney to Penang
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($220 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($66 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in July 2025

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Cheapest flights to Penang
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Penang. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 11 July 2025.

Wed 13/820:45SYD - PEN
1 stop26h 20mScoot
Wed 20/822:05PEN - SYD
1 stop11h 30mScoot
Deal found 10/7$475
Wed 6/809:15SYD - PEN
1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 13/816:55PEN - SYD
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7$491
Tue 12/813:05SYD - PEN
1 stop25h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Fri 15/806:25PEN - SYD
1 stop11h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 9/7$818

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Locate flights to Penang that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 11 July 2025.
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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyPenang

SYD - PEN

SYDPEN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 13/8

20:45-21:05

1 stop26h 20m

Penang Intl

Wed 20/8

22:05-11:35

1 stop11h 30m

$475

SydneyPenang

SYD - PEN

SYDPEN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 6/8

09:15-21:35

1 stop14h 20m

Penang Intl

Wed 13/8

16:55-11:35

1 stop16h 40m

$491

SydneyPenang

SYD - PEN

SYDPEN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 12/8

13:05-12:45

1 stop25h 40m

Penang Intl

Fri 15/8

06:25-19:35

1 stop11h 10m

$818

SydneyPenang

SYD - PEN

SYDPEN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/10

21:45-10:00

1 stop15h 15m

$241

SydneyPenang

SYD - PEN

SYDPEN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 8/8

09:15-09:20

1 stop26h 05m

$251

SydneyPenang

SYD - PEN

SYDPEN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/10

21:25-11:35

2 stops17h 10m

$277

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 9/7

Best time to book a flight to Penang

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Penang

When is the best time to book a flight to Penang?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Penang. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Penang, you should look to book at least 42 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Penang?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Penang takes 13 hours 20 minutes. Flights to Penang from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Penang?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Penang are Scoot, Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines.

Rainfall in Penang by month

Plan your trip to Penang by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Penang ranges from 76.0 - 386.0 mm per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 386.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Penang when rainfall is around 76.0 mm.

Temperature in Penang by month

Plan your trip to Penang by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Penang, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of August, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Penang

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Penang. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Penang. Reviews last updated 11 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Malaysia Airlines and Scoot to Malaysia have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

FAQs about flying to Penang

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Penang?

    Booking a flight to Penang Intl (PEN) is your only option if you intend on flying to Penang. It is only a 14.5 km journey from Penang Intl to Penang’s city centre.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Penang if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Penang on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Penang?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, AirAsia is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Penang.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Penang?

    Penang Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Penang. One-way flights to Penang Intl typically cost $18, while return flights cost around $55.

  • How much is a return flight to Penang?

    A return flight to Penang will typically cost around $77, however they can be found for as little as $36.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Penang depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Penang, Adelaide offers the quickest one-way flight (8 hours 50 minutes).

  • Does Penang Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Penang Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Penang Intl?

    Yes. Penang Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Budget House Near Penang Airport Bayan Lepas Penang is the closest property to Penang Intl (0.0 km away from Penang Intl).

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