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

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

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  1. Fly from Penang International Airport

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    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Perth Airport (PER)plane plane PEN - PER
    10h 28m
    $213–396

  2. Car ferry, train to Ipoh, fly

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Ipohtrain train
    3. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Perth Airport (PER)plane plane IPH - PER
    13h 49m
    $375–1,127

  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 Alor Setartram tram
    3. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Perth Airport (PER)plane plane AOR - PER
    14h 32m
    $385–1,114

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Perth Airport (PER) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration9h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$263Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,501.6 km
  • Duration: 10h 28m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Perth, WA, Australia?

Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Perth Airport (PER) every 4 hours.

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