Flights to penang
Cheap Flights to penang
Overview
A world known luxurious holiday destination, Penang was once called the “Isle of the Betel Nut” or “Pulau Pinang”. This cosmopolitan town has proved itself as a dependable link between the main kingdoms of Asia and a crucial outlet for major markets of the Middle East and Europe. The natural scenic beauties and cultural sights in abundance are a tiny peek of what your trip to Penang might seem like.
All foodies who like to taste something new and delicious should definitely book their cheap flights to Penang as it is fondly called the food capital of Malaysia. This Malay location is famous for lively sandy beaches like Tanjung Bungah and Penang Hill summit’s beautiful landscapes. Visit the famous Snake Temple located in Sungai Kluangm, the south-west part of the island and encounter a vast variety of pit vipers.
The Georgetown’s picturesque nooks and crannies, the Tropical Spice Garden - along with Komtar, numerous flea markets and huge shopping malls play their role in making your stay memorable.
Climate
A warm tropical climate can be experienced on Penang Island, just like any of the Malaysian island or parts of the city. Although, being an island, its temperature is often higher than other islands like 35 degrees Celsius in the daytime.
Travel Information
Language: Malay
Currency: Malaysian Ringgit
Local time: GMT + 8
Avg. Flight Time: 15h 20m
Penang Attractions and Activities
1. Kek Lok Si
Also famed as the Temple of Supreme Bliss, Kek Lok Si is a beautiful sea-facing Buddhist temple which is also the largest one in Malaysia. Situated in Air Itam, this fascinating temple boasts a seven-storey Pagoda of Rama VI and 10,000 bronze and alabaster Buddha statues, making it a must-go place for all tourists.
2. Khoo Kongsi
Khoo Kongsi was built around 650 years ago and is a part of five big clans, collectively forming the backbone of the Hookien community in Penang’s old-days. Featuring exceptional architecture and elaborative carvings, this place is a reminder for the historical influence of China.
3. Penang Botanic Gardens
Ideally set in a beautiful valley along Jalan Kebun Bunga, Penang Botanic Gardens or Waterfall Gardens is a well-landscaped area where you will be blessed to watch a huge array of exotic and indigenous plant species.
4. The Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
Penang’s one of the world-famous attractions, Cheong Fatt Tze - the Blue Mansion-turned-museum is a boutique hotel which was built by a Hakka Chinese Merchant in traditional Hakka - Teochew style.
5. Batik Painting Museum
Nestled in an old shop-house on Lebuh Armenian, Batik Painting Museum aims to tell the historical story of how this Batik art form started in the 1950’s in Malaysia and how it got developed by numerous talented artists.
Airlines Operate Flight to Penang
- British Airways
- Malaysia Airlines
- Singapore Airlines
- Cathay Pacific
- Emirates
Time Duration from Different Airports
- London to Penang – 15h 20m
- Manchester to Penang – 16h 40m
- Newcastle to Penang – 17h 5m
- Birmingham to Penang – 16h
- Glasgow to Penang – 17h 40m
- Edinburgh to Penang – 16h 20m
- Belfast to Penang – 17h 20m
Distance to the City Centre
The Penang International Airport is about 16 km or 9.9 miles from the George town for which you can avail the bus services that leave in every 30-minutes from the airport.
Transport from Penang
Penang is full of reliable, convenient, safe and cheap means of public transport, including taxi, bus, ferries and a funicular. From the airport, tourists can either travel via their private car or take a Rapid Penang bus (401, 410A, or 401E) to reach the city centre. The Butterworth Station is the closest train stop to Penang Island - it costs around RM70 for a one-way ticket.
Visa Requirements for Penang
The foreign nationalists should apply and get a valid visa in advance from the Malaysian Representative Office prior to stepping into the country. All the documents should be appropriate, for at least 6 months from the arrival date in Malaysia.
Tips for your stay in Penang
- The sandy beaches of Penang are widely popular for couples, especially you have a good accommodation all to yourself. So, instead of staying in Georgetown, seek a nice place on the beach to unwind.
- Need not go to restaurants for delectable cuisines; you can opt for hawkers selling street food everywhere. They sell quite delicious food that could satisfy your taste buds. Also, there are tons of food courts that offer a wide variety of cuisines.
- Renting a motorbike or a car can be the most helpful tip when travelling in-and-around Penang. The island is quite big and it can be a hassle to travel around the city.
- Never forget to negotiate the taxi fare beforehand as they do not use meters.
- Shopping in Penang is cheap, offering the goods and accessories of high-quality as found in Kuala Lumpur.
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