Flying from Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG) to Penang Airport (PEN): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Penang Airport is 3 hours 45 minutes.
Hong Kong and George Town are both in the UTC+8 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
You can choose from 21 weekly Hong Kong Intl Airport to Penang Airport flights. The 08:15 departure with Cathay Pacific is the earliest flight available. Hong Kong Express operates the last service of the day at 20:25.
Leave plenty of time to catch your HKG to PEN flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jetting into George Town (and then seeing more of Malaysia!) is easy with HK Express. This popular carrier has direct flights from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Penang Airport.
HK Express is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With 79.75% of its services landing as planned, Cathay Pacific is the most punctual carrier operating HKG to PEN flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Penang Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between HKG and PEN:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Handy information about Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
HKG's address is 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Hong Kong Intl Airport, 77% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Hong Kong to Hong Kong Intl Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Penang Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near HKG:
Arriving at Penang Airport (PEN)
If you're arriving on a late Hong Kong Intl Airport to Penang Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near PEN:
Travel at your own speed with a Penang Airport rental car. Book your wheels from ASIA CAR, Paradise or Hawk and chase adventure across George Town and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Penang Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
When to fly to Penang Airport (PEN)
The quietest month for a flight from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Penang Airport is March, while April is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to George Town based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Before locking in your flight from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Penang Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in George Town, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 33ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 23ºC and 31ºC. Look for cheap tickets from HKG to PEN around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malaysia
George Town is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Malaysia you'll want to see. Around 225 kilometres east of George Town, a visit to Kota Bharu will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Istana Negeri Kelantan, Museum Of Islamic Culture and Siti Khadijah Market.
Kuala Lumpur is another essential stop in Malaysia and is around 290 kilometres south-east of George Town. No trip is complete without seeing Petronas Twin Towers, Sky Terrace KL Tower and Warisan Merdeka Tower.