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How to get fromCebu City to George Townby plane, tram, or car ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Cebu City to George Town by plane, tram, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Penang International Airport

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    1. Fly from Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane CEB - PEN
    8h 9m
    RM 402–1,327

  2. Fly to Alor Setar, tram, car ferry

    1. Fly from Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane CEB - AOR
    2. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Butterworthtram tram
    3. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    11h 4m
    RM 593–1,772

Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
TicketRM 380Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,705.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 9m

What companies run services between Cebu City, Philippines and George Town, Malaysia?

AirAsia, Firefly, and four other airlines fly from Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Penang International Airport (PEN) 3 times a day.

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