Flying from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Penang International Airport (PEN): what you need to know
George Town's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Cebu.
Your CEB to PEN flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Penang International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CEB and PEN:
Changi International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Penang International Airport (PEN)
68 € is currently the best price for a one-way Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Penang International Airport flight. A return flight starts from 133 €. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CEB to PEN if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Penang International Airport.
Picking up cheap flights from CEB to PEN is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Penang International Airport.
Handy information about Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
69.4% of flights taking off from Mactan-Cebu International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Cebu to Mactan-Cebu International Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Catching an early flight from Mactan-Cebu 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 stays near CEB:
Arriving at Penang International Airport (PEN)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Penang International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PEN instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Penang International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from ASIA CAR, Paradise or Hawk and find adventure across George Town and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Penang International Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
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 reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Penang International Airport (PEN)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Penang International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to George Town. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in George Town is March, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Penang International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CEB to PEN around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kota Bharu is just one of the many places in Malaysia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of George Town. Around 225 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan.
Around 290 kilometres south-east of George Town, Kuala Lumpur is another essential stop in Malaysia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Petronas Twin Towers, KL Tower Mini Zoo and KLCC Park.