Travelling from London to Penang International Airport (PEN): What you need to know
Penang International Airport is located in George Town. The city runs on the UTC+8 timezone and is eight hours ahead of London.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from London to PEN. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and possibly even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from London to PEN leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes around 25 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you have an early flight from London to Penang International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels have you covered:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 78% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Check a new destination off your list or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from London to Penang International Airport, browse these options when heading out from London Gatwick Airport:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
You can get to LGW from the centre of London in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your London to PEN flight? Relax in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Flights from London Gatwick Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 82% of them arriving as planned.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
When reserving your plane ticket from London to Penang International Airport (PEN) out of London Stansted Airport (STN), you have stopover options to choose from. Make a detour to Dubai International Airport (DXB), one of the busiest transit hubs on this route.
STN is around 56 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay close to London Stansted Airport and know you'll make it to your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early London to Penang International Airport flight:
STN has a reliable on-time arrivals rating of 80%, so there's a high chance your flight will stay on schedule and touch down when it should.
About Penang International Airport (PEN)
Reserve a hotel close to PEN if you have a late flight from London to Penang International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and be in bed in no time flat:
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride around four weeks ahead of your London to Penang International Airport flight.
Getting from Penang International Airport (PEN) to central George Town
Central George Town is around 16 kilometres from Penang International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport takes around 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Penang International Airport (PEN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Penang International Airport is 282 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 513 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from London to PEN if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
Affordable London to Penang International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from London to Penang International Airport (PEN)
Think about the pace you're looking for when picking your flight dates. December is the quietest month to visit George Town. January is when most people book flights from London to Penang International Airport (PEN), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in George Town is March, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your London to PEN plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to Penang International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about George Town
After booking your flight from London to Penang International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring George Town:
Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site and Street Art by Ernest Zacharevic - "Boy on Motorbike" are just the start of the top-rated attractions to add to your George Town travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Rainbow Skywalk.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kota Bharu is just one of the many places in Malaysia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of George Town. Around 241 kilometres away to the northeast, its best attractions include Istana Negeri Kelantan, Museum Of Islamic Culture and Siti Khadijah Market.
Kuala Lumpur is another must-experience destination in Malaysia and is around 290 kilometres southeast of George Town. No trip is complete without a visit to Petronas Twin Towers, Sky Terrace KL Tower and Warisan Merdeka Tower.