There are 2 ways to get from Chennai to George Town by plane or car
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Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Chennai to George Town is to fly which costs RM 500 - RM 1200 and takes 7h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to George Town is to fly which takes 7h 28m and costs RM 500 - RM 1200.
The distance between Chennai and George Town is 2400 km. The road distance is 5240.5 km.
It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Chennai to George Town, including transfers.
George Town is 2h 30m ahead of Chennai. It is currently 4:06 PM in Chennai and 6:36 PM in George Town.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to George Town is 5240 km. It takes approximately 3 days 5h to drive from Chennai to George Town.
There are 2425+ hotels available in George Town.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and George Town, Malaysia?
IndiGo Airlines, Myanmar Airways International, and four other airlines fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Penang International Airport (PEN) every 4 hours.
- Website
- singaporeair.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Penang International Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 450–2,500
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Penang International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 550–2,100
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Penang International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 430–1,100
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 550–1,000
- Website
- maiair.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Penang International Airport via Yangon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- RM 900–2,200
- Website
- flyscoot.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Penang International Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 450–1,200
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