Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to Penang?

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 26m.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to Penang?

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 12h 26m.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Penang?

Singapore (SIN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $973.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Penang?

Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 66% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Penang on Cheapflights.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Penang?

There are many flights that can get you from Sydney to Penang in 22h 05m. Fly via Sichuan Airlines or Batik Air to get the fastest option. There are 6890 km between Sydney and Penang. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Penang round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Sydney to Penang round-trip from $417. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Malaysia Airlines, from $687, and Singapore Airlines, from $750. Users have found that Scoot is 51% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $227 on Scoot. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Batik Air from $366 and Malaysia Airlines from $377 one-way.

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 airlines that fly from Sydney to Penang?

Consider Singapore Airlines, Scoot or Malaysia Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Sydney to Penang.

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Sydney to Penang?

Sydney to Penang flights have a stopover in Singapore most often.

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Sydney to Penang flights?

Sydney to Penang flights have a stopover in Kuala Lumpur least often.

What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Singapore?

Sentosa, Merlion, and Universal Studios Singapore are currently the most popular points of interest in Singapore at the moment. Sentosa, Merlion, and Universal Studios Singapore can be accessed by travelling approximately 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 21.6 km, respectively from Singapore Changi. Travellers can book a car hire at Singapore Changi for about $129 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

When flying from Sydney 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.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Penang?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney 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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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sydney to Penang, you should look to book at least 10 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.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Penang (average of $585). Flying from Sydney to Penang in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,451). 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 much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Penang?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Sydney to Penang flights typically cost between $616 and $997 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $499 on Scoot (3 Nov–16 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing Penang

See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Malaysia Airlines, andScoot from Sydney to Penang have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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How long is the flight from Sydney to Penang?
There are many flights that can get you from Sydney to Penang in 22h 05m. Fly via Sichuan Airlines or Batik Air to get the fastest option. There are 6890 km between Sydney and Penang. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Penang round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Sydney to Penang round-trip from $417. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Malaysia Airlines, from $687, and Singapore Airlines, from $750. Users have found that Scoot is 51% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Penang one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $227 on Scoot. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Batik Air from $366 and Malaysia Airlines from $377 one-way.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Sydney to Penang?
Sydney to Penang flights have a stopover in Singapore most often.
What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Singapore?
Sentosa, Merlion, and Universal Studios Singapore are currently the most popular points of interest in Singapore at the moment. Sentosa, Merlion, and Universal Studios Singapore can be accessed by travelling approximately 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 21.6 km, respectively from Singapore Changi. Travellers can book a car hire at Singapore Changi for about $129 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Sydney to Penang flights?
Sydney to Penang flights have a stopover in Kuala Lumpur least often.
Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Penang that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Penang flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Penang?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Penang.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Penang?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney 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 Sydney to Penang?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Penang (average of $585). Flying from Sydney to Penang in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,451). 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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How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Penang?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Sydney to Penang flights typically cost between $616 and $997 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $499 on Scoot (3 Nov–16 Nov).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Penang?

Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 66% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Penang on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Penang?

Singapore (SIN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $973.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to Penang?

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 12h 26m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to Penang?

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 26m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Penang

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Sydney to Penang flights typically cost between $616 and $997 in November.
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