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How to get fromPolokwane to George Townby plane, train, car ferry, or car

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

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  1. Fly Gateway International Airport to Penang International Airport

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    1. Fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane PTG - PEN
    17h 45m
    RM 1,522–8,028

  2. Fly Gateway International Airport to Ipoh, train, car ferry

    1. Fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Ipoh (IPH)plane plane PTG - IPH
    2. Take the train from Ipoh to Butterworthtrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    21h 8m
    RM 2,727–14,089

  3. Drive to Hoedspruit, fly to Penang International Airport

    1. Drive from Polokwane to Hoedspruit (HDS)car car
    2. Fly from Hoedspruit (HDS) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane HDS - PEN
    20h 37m
    RM 1,733–8,193

Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration18h 6mAverage Duration
TicketRM 1,566Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,347.3 km
  • Duration: 17h 45m

What companies run services between Polokwane, South Africa and George Town, Malaysia?

Airlink, Singapore Airlines, and Malaysia Airlines fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Penang International Airport (PEN) 3 times a day.

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