Travelling from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Penang International Airport (PEN): what you need to know
The timezone in George Town is UTC+8, which is eight hours ahead of Glasgow.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your GLA to PEN flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Glasgow International Airport to Penang International Airport. Many passengers pass through Dubai Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Penang International Airport (PEN)
Rs104,626 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Glasgow International Airport to Penang International Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs199,192. These fares can change depending on availability.
It's a good idea to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from GLA to PEN. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Glasgow International Airport to Penang International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
70.07% of flights taking off from Glasgow International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Glasgow International Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Glasgow. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to GLA? If you're catching an early flight from Glasgow International Airport to Penang International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Penang International Airport (PEN)
If you have a late Glasgow International Airport to Penang International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near PEN:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Penang International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from ASIA CAR, Paradise or Hawk and explore beyond George Town's main sights.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Penang International Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Penang International Airport (PEN) to central George Town
From Penang International Airport, George Town is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Penang International Airport (PEN)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Glasgow International Airport to Penang International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to George Town. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Glasgow International Airport to Penang International Airport for March if you'd like to explore George Town during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 33ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 23ºC and 31ºC. Search for cheap tickets from GLA to PEN around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kota Bharu is just one of the many cities in Malaysia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of George Town. Around 225 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Malaysia, head for Kuala Lumpur, roughly 290 kilometres south-east of George Town. Petronas Twin Towers, KL Tower Mini Zoo and KLCC Park are the start of reasons to visit.
