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How to get fromIstanbul to Penangby plane, train, or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Penang by plane, train, or tram

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  1. Fly Istanbul to Penang International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane IST - PEN
    15h 37m
    RM 1,208–3,908

  2. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Penang International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane SAW - PEN
    15h 42m
    RM 858–2,509

  3. Fly Istanbul to Alor Setar, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane IST - AOR
    2. Take the train from Alor Setar to Tasek Gelugortrain train
    19h 11m
    RM 1,811–4,536

  4. Fly Istanbul to Hat Yai, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane IST - HDY
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Tasek Gelugortrain train
    19h 41m
    RM 1,720–4,183

  5. Fly Istanbul to Ipoh, tram

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ipoh (IPH)plane plane IST - IPH
    2. Take the tram from Ipoh to Nibong Tebaltram tram
    20h 9m
    RM 2,512–6,535

Istanbul (IST) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration14h 15mAverage Duration
TicketRM 1,246Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,121.5 km
  • Duration: 15h 37m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Penang, Malaysia?

Turkish Airlines, Firefly, and four other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Penang International Airport (PEN) every 4 hours.

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