Getting to Penang by Air

Getting to Penang by Air

Penang is a busy international hub. There are a lot of ways to get there. Getting to Penang by air is very convenient. Daily flights from major capitals of the region are connected to Penang.

Penang is directly connected with Singapore, Bangkok, Nagoyra, Medan, Xiamen (China) and Madras. The Malaysia Airlines makes getting to Penang by air easier. The airline also operates more than 20 flights daily between Kuala Lumpur and Penang. The Penang International Airport connects Penang with the other regions.

The Penang International Airport

The Penang International Airport is about 20 km from the city center. The Penang International Airport located in the south receives direct flights from major capitals in the region. There are taxis that drop passengers to and from the airport. They follow the coupon system by which fares between the airport and various destinations in Penang are fixed. The taxis and limousines are air conditioned and charge higher fare. The Penang yellow Bus Co. operates and hourly service between the Airport and Pengkalan Weld (Weld Quay|) in the city between 6.00 am to 10.00 pm daily Malaysian Airlines (MAS) operates more than 20 flights daily to and fro from Kuala Lumpur.

Airlines in Penang

Air travel is the natural choice to get to Penang. Thai and Singapore airlines also offer direct flights.
Name of some famous airlines in Penang include:

Malaysia Airline (MAS), the national carrier, flies between Kuala Lumpur and Penang. Their Telephone No: 04-262 0011, 262 1403. address is Ground Floor, KOMTAR, Penang

Air Asia, a budget airline, has the lowest rates for flights from Kuala Lumpur. The telephone numbers are Local: 1300 88 99 33, International: +60 (0)3 7884 9000.

Garuda Indonesia is the national carrier of Indonesia. The have a global network of routes to bring visitors to Indonesia.

Lion Air is a very large carrier, covering about 20 cities in Indonesia, and international connections to Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Singapore.

Silk Air is another airline serving Penang. Its contact no. is +65 (0)6 223 8888.

In addition to the above, other airlines that serve Penang are:

American Airlines
Cathay Pacific
China Airlines
China Eastern
China Southern
Korean Air
Xiamen Airlines

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