Penang International Airport (PEN)
Penang (George Town) Airport Transfer Guide
Penang International Airport is about 20 km from central Penang (George Town). Pre-book a private transfer: your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals with a name sign, at a fare fixed when you book.
- Driver tracks your flight
- Fare fixed when you book
- ✍ Name sign in arrivals
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Penang International Airport (PEN)
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Penang International Airport (PEN) is about 20 km from central Penang (George Town). A pre-booked transfer is the door-to-door option: you book before you fly, the fare is fixed when you book, and the driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign.
- Distance to the centre
- About 20 km
- Cheapest way in
- Rapid Penang 401E bus
- Fastest
- Grab
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Other ways from PEN into Penang (George Town)
Journey times from the table below; traffic and time of day change them.
| Option | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rapid Penang 401E (to Komtar/George Town) | 45-60 min | Best value |
| Grab / AirAsia Ride | 25-40 min | App-based + English |
| Airport coupon taxi | 25-40 min | Fixed rate + reliable |
Fares, frequencies and tips for each option are in our Penang (George Town) airport transport guide.
Skip the taxi queue in Penang (George Town)
Your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals in Penang (George Town).
From landing to the door
How your Penang (George Town) pickup works
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No taxi queue and no haggling: the fare was fixed when you booked.
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Complete your trip
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Bags before check-in?
Leave your luggage in Penang (George Town) and explore hands-free.
Luggage storage in Penang (George Town)
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Data when you land
An eSIM gets you online to message your driver without roaming charges.
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How far is Penang International Airport from central Penang (George Town)?+
Penang International Airport (PEN) is about 20 km from central Penang (George Town). Fastest way in: Grab.
What is the cheapest way from PEN into Penang (George Town)?+
Rapid Penang 401E bus. Our Penang (George Town) airport transport guide compares every option.
Can I pre-book a private transfer from PEN?+
Yes. Welcome Pickups operates in Penang (George Town): you book before you fly, the fare is fixed when you book, and the driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign.
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Your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals in Penang (George Town).
Arriving in Penang (George Town)
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