Travelling from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Penang International Airport (PEN): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Langkawi International Airport to Penang International Airport is 45 minutes.
George Town's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Langkawi.
Flights from LGK to PEN start from 10:25 — the first with AirAsia. The last service of the day is at 21:30 with Firefly. Overall, there are 51 weekly Langkawi International Airport to Penang International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your LGK to PEN flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
You can travel nonstop to George Town, Malaysia. Book a ticket with one of these airlines offering direct flights from Langkawi International Airport to Penang International Airport:
AirAsia is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Flydubai is the most punctual carrier that operates LGK to PEN flights. A dependable 98.36% of its services on this route land as scheduled.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Langkawi International Airport to Penang International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between LGK and PEN include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Changi International Airport
Senai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Langkawi International Airport to Penang International Airport flight is 13 €. A return plane ticket right now is 26 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from LGK to PEN, book your trip six months ahead of your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Langkawi International Airport to Penang International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Langkawi International Airport to Penang International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Langkawi International Airport (LGK)
62.68% of flights departing from Langkawi International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Langkawi International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Langkawi. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel near LGK? If you're catching an early flight from Langkawi International Airport to Penang International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Penang International Airport (PEN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Langkawi International Airport to Penang International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PEN instead:
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 to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Penang International Airport about four weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
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 pick your travel dates for your flight from Langkawi International Airport to Penang International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to George Town. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Langkawi International Airport to Penang International Airport for March if you want to visit George Town during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LGK to PEN in January. Average temperatures are between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) then.
Explore more of Malaysia
George Town is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Malaysia waiting to be discovered. Around 225 kilometres east of George Town, a visit to Kota Bharu will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Malaysia, head for Kuala Lumpur, roughly 290 kilometres south-east of George Town. Petronas Twin Towers, KL Tower Mini Zoo and KLCC Park are among the biggest draws.