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How to get fromSydney to Penang Airport (PEN)by plane, tram, or car ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Sydney to Penang Airport (PEN) by plane, tram, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Penang International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane SYD - PEN
    13h 18m
    RM 803–1,864

  2. Fly to Alor Setar, tram, car ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane SYD - AOR
    2. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Butterworthtram tram
    3. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    17h 50m
    RM 1,179–3,318

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar59Weekly Planes
Duration13h 9mAverage Duration
TicketRM 711Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,905.9 km
  • Duration: 13h 18m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Penang Airport (PEN), Malaysia?

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

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