How long is the flight from Australia to Penang?

For as low as $512, AirAsia can have you in Penang from Australia in 12h 50m. Australia and Penang are separated by a distance of 4458 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Australia to Penang one-way?

$124 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from AirAsia. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Batik Air and Scoot, with prices starting from $144 and $161, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Penang ranges from 76.0 - 386.0 inches 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.

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).

What are the most popular routes from Australia to Penang?

Most travellers choose Melbourne - Penang Intl, Sydney Kingsford Smith - Penang Intl or Perth - Penang Intl when deciding on the best route from Australia to Penang.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Australia to Penang?

Before booking your flight from Australia to Penang, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Singapore Airlines, Scoot or Malaysia Airlines.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AU to PEN?

When flying from Australia to Penang, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Penang from Australia?

Penang Intl (PEN) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Australia to Penang. It is only a 14.5 km journey from Penang Intl (PEN) to Penang’s city centre.

Can I find deals for flights from Australia to Penang that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Australia to Penang flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Australia to Penang?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Australia to Penang.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Australia to Penang?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia to Penang by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Round-trip from	$373
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Average price	$597

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Penang?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Penang (average of $723). Flying from Australia to Penang in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,456). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Australia to Penang?

The price you pay for your flight from Australia to Penang may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 5 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Penang

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Australia to Penang, such as Singapore Airlines,Malaysia Airlines, andAirAsia. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8.2

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1,624 reviews

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10.0

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Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

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Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

319 reviews

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8.2

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1,624 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.

AirAsia

6.8

Okay

235 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,624 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.

Scoot

6.7

Okay

336 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,624 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.

Batik Air

5.8

Fair

88 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,624 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Penang from Australia?
Penang Intl (PEN) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Australia to Penang. It is only a 14.5 km journey from Penang Intl (PEN) to Penang’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Australia to Penang?
For as low as $512, AirAsia can have you in Penang from Australia in 12h 50m. Australia and Penang are separated by a distance of 4458 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Australia to Penang one-way?
$124 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from AirAsia. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Batik Air and Scoot, with prices starting from $144 and $161, respectively.
What are the most popular routes from Australia to Penang?
Most travellers choose Melbourne - Penang Intl, Sydney Kingsford Smith - Penang Intl or Perth - Penang Intl when deciding on the best route from Australia to Penang.
Can I find deals for flights from Australia to Penang that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Australia to Penang flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Australia to Penang?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Australia to Penang.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Australia to Penang?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia to Penang by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Penang?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Penang (average of $723). Flying from Australia to Penang in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,456). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$614	Average$1,021	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
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Reviews of airlines servicing Penang

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