There are 8 ways to get from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) to Penang by plane, train, car ferry, bus, car, tram, or rideshare
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Fly to Penang International Airport
best- Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane SZB - PEN
1hRM 150–230Train, car ferry
cheapest- Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Butterworthtrain Ets
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
6h 31mRM 13–57Bus
- Take the bus from Bandar Sunway to Queensbay Mallbus
6h 52mRM 63–74Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcar
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
4hRM 59–84Fly to Alor Setar, tram
- Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane SZB - AOR
- Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Tasek Gelugortram
2h 49mRM 263–592Bus, car ferry
- Take the bus from KL Sentral to Butterworthbus KL Sentral
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
7h 17mRM 32–92Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah-SZB to George Town349.9 km
3h 50mDrive 349.9 km
- Drive from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) to George Towncar 349.9 km
3h 50mRM 59–85
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) to Penang is to train and car ferry which costs RM 12 - RM 60 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) to Penang is to fly which takes 1h and costs RM 150 - RM 230.
No, there is no direct bus from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) to Penang. However, there are services departing from Sa904 Subang Skypark Terminal and arriving at Jalan Magazine via (M) Pj750 Pj8 Tower, Bandar Sunway and Persiaran Bayan Indah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
The distance between Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) and Penang is 279 km. The road distance is 349.9 km.
The best way to get from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) to Penang without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 6h 31m and costs RM 12 - RM 60.
It takes approximately 1h to fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Penang International Airport (PEN), including transfers and time at the airport.
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) to Penang bus services, operated by Aeroline, depart from Bandar Sunway station.
The best way to get from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) to Penang is to fly which takes 1h and costs RM 150 - RM 230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 60 - RM 75 and takes 6h 52m.
The quickest flight from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport to Penang International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h.
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) to Penang bus services, operated by Aeroline, arrive at Queensbay Mall station.
What companies run services between Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB), Malaysia and Penang, Malaysia?
Firefly and Malindo Airways fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Penang International Airport (PEN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Aeroline operates a bus from Bandar Sunway to Queensbay Mall twice daily. Tickets cost RM 60 and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 130–270
Flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Penang International Airport via Langkawi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 130–270
Flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 240–450
- Website
- malindoair.com
Flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 160–220
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Kuala Lumpur to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 9–50
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 9–14
- Express
- RM 30–50
Tram from Anak Bukit to Tasek Gelugor
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2–21
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 2–4
- Express
- RM 14–21
- Phone
- +65 625 888 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- aeroline.com.my
Bus from Bandar Sunway to Queensbay Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 60
- Schedules at
- aeroline.com.my
- Phone
- 03 – 5569 9999
- [email protected]
- Website
- suasanaedaran.com
Bus from KL Sentral to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 28–85
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- [email protected]
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah-SZB to George Town
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) to Penang is 350 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) to Penang.
Malindo Airways and Firefly offer flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport to Penang International Airport Airport.
There are 2496+ hotels available in Penang.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) and Penang. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.