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How to get fromGeorge Town to Maltaby plane, car ferry, tram, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from George Town to Malta by plane, car ferry, tram, or train

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  1. Fly from Penang International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Malta International Airport (MLA)plane plane PEN - MLA
    20h 45m
    €313–903

  2. Car ferry, tram, train to Hat Yai, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besartram tram
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    4. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Malta International Airport (MLA)plane plane HDY - MLA
    27h 6m
    €296–1,015

  3. Car ferry, tram to Alor Setar, fly

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Anak Bukittram tram
    3. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Malta International Airport (MLA)plane plane AOR - MLA
    23h 46m
    €477–1,413

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Malta International Airport (MLA) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration19h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket€301Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,313.5 km
  • Duration: 20h 45m

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

Thai Airways International, Turkish Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Malta International Airport (MLA) 5 times a day.

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