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PEN Penang International Airport

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Penang International Airport (PEN) serves Ipoh, about 120 km northwest of Ipoh. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAPEN
ICAOWMKP
ServesIpoh
From centre119 km
Non-stop20
Airlines17
TimezoneAsia/Kuala Lumpur
Elevation3 m

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The airport in numbers

Penang International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Penang International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 540,636 passengers in 2021, against a peak of 8.3M in 2019.

Passengers / year
540,636
as of 2021
Peak traffic
8.3M
in 2019
Elevation
3 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Malaysia Airports
Passengers per year, 2009–2021

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Penang International Airport to Ipoh

The airport is about 120 km northwest of Ipoh, about 125 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~88 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~125 minmetered
Private transfer~125 minfixed upfront
Car rental~125 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Penang International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Penang ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Penang International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 20 destinations, operated by 17 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Malaysia Airlines · AirAsia · Firefly · Malindo Air · Indonesia AirAsia · Thai AirAsia · Dragonair · SilkAir · Singapore Airlines · Thai Airways International

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Penang International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Penang International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Penang shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Penang International Airport to the centre of Ipoh?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. The airport is about 120 km northwest of Ipoh, about 125 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from Penang International Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from Penang International Airport to Ipoh?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from Penang International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Penang International Airport?
About 20 destinations, including Singapore, Langkawi, Kuala Lumpur, Kota Bahru. 17 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Penang International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Penang International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Penang International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes

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