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How to get fromAustralia to George Townby plane, tram, or car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Australia to George Town by plane, tram, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Perth Airport to Penang International Airport

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    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane PER - PEN
    11h 18m
    RM 414–1,619

  2. Fly Adelaide Airport to Penang International Airport

    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane ADL - PEN
    13h 18m
    RM 965–3,017

  3. Fly Perth Airport to Alor Setar, tram, car ferry

    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane PER - AOR
    2. Take the tram from Alor Setar to Butterworthtram tram
    3. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    14h 40m
    RM 867–2,442

  4. Fly Melbourne Airport to Penang International Airport

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane MEL - PEN
    14h 4m
    RM 933–2,885

  5. Fly Brisbane Airport to Penang International Airport

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane BNE - PEN
    14h 21m
    RM 1,157–2,978

  6. Fly Sydney International Airport to Penang International Airport

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane SYD - PEN
    14h 33m
    RM 905–1,868

Perth Airport (PER) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar73Weekly Planes
Duration10h 4mAverage Duration
TicketRM 625Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,497.7 km
  • Duration: 11h 18m

What companies run services between Australia and George Town, Malaysia?

AirAsia, Singapore Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Penang International Airport (PEN) every 3 hours.

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