There are 2 ways to get from Chennai to Penang by plane or car
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Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Penang is to fly which costs RM 500 - RM 1100 and takes 6h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Penang is to fly which takes 6h 12m and costs RM 500 - RM 1100.
The distance between Chennai and Penang is 2378 km. The road distance is 5240.5 km.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Chennai to Penang, including transfers.
Penang is 2h 30m ahead of Chennai. It is currently 5:46 AM in Chennai and 8:16 AM in Penang.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Penang is 5240 km. It takes approximately 3 days 5h to drive from Chennai to Penang.
There are 2425+ hotels available in Penang.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Penang, 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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