What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Penang?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Penang is to fly which costs RM 1100 - RM 4700 and takes 14h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Penang?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Penang is to fly which takes 14h 30m and costs RM 1100 - RM 4700.

How far is it from Cairns to Penang?

The distance between Cairns and Penang is 5578 km.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Penang?

It takes approximately 14h 30m to get from Cairns to Penang, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Penang?

Penang is 2h behind Cairns. It is currently 9:55 AM in Cairns and 7:55 AM in Penang.

Where can I stay near Penang?

There are 2414+ hotels available in Penang.

Cairns to Penang - 2 ways to travel via plane, and tram

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There are 2 ways to get from Cairns to Penang by plane or tram

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Fly to Penang International Airport
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1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane CNS - PEN
14h 30m
RM 1,100–4,700
Fly to Ipoh, tram
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Ipoh (IPH)plane CNS - IPH
2. Take the tram from Ipoh to Nibong Tebaltram
21h 7m
RM 2,081–8,253

Cairns (CNS) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

14Weekly Planes

15h 26mAverage Duration

RM 1,163Cheapest Price

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Distance: 5,578.4 km
Duration: 14h 30m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Penang, Malaysia?

Singapore Airlines, Scoot Tigerair, and two other airlines fly from Cairns (CNS) to Penang International Airport (PEN) twice daily.

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