Flying from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Penang International Airport (PEN): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Penang International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 45 minutes.
George Town is one hour ahead of Ho Chi Minh City and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
Flights from SGN to PEN start at 13:30 — the first with AirAsia. The last departure is at 13:35 with AirAsia. Overall, you can choose from nine weekly Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Penang International Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to make your SGN to PEN flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
AirAsia offers direct flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Penang International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in George Town — and maybe even more of Malaysia if time allows.
AirAsia is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for SGN to PEN flights is AirAsia.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Penang International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SGN and PEN include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Changi International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Penang International Airport (PEN)
54 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Penang International Airport flight. Return flights start at 104 €. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Get cheap tickets from SGN to PEN by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Penang International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
Finding cheap flights from SGN to PEN is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new deal comes up.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Penang International Airport.
Handy information about Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
When it comes to Tan Son Nhat International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 66.42% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Tan Son Nhat International Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Ho Chi Minh City. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Penang International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to SGN:
Arriving at Penang International Airport (PEN)
Book a hotel near PEN if you're on a late Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Penang International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Penang International Airport rental car and discover George Town and beyond with your own set of wheels. ASIA CAR, Paradise and Hawk are popular outlets you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Penang International Airport around four weeks ahead.
Getting from Penang International Airport (PEN) to central George Town
From Penang International Airport, George Town is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Penang International Airport (PEN)
The quietest month for a flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Penang International Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit George Town based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in George Town is March, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Penang International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from SGN to PEN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kota Bharu is just one of the many cities in Malaysia waiting to be explored after you've seen George Town. Around 225 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan.
If you're eager to discover another side of Malaysia, head for Kuala Lumpur, about 290 kilometres south-east of George Town. Petronas Twin Towers, KL Tower Mini Zoo and KLCC Park are the start of reasons to visit.
