Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Penang Airport (PEN): what you need to know
The timezone in George Town is UTC+8, which is eight hours ahead of London.
Your LHR to PEN flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Penang Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between LHR and PEN include:
Dubai Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Penang Airport (PEN)
Rs98,738 is currently the lowest price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Penang Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs149,416. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LHR to PEN if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Penang Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from LHR to PEN.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Penang Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 78% land on time at their destination.
To reach London Heathrow Airport from central London, it takes about 45 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Penang Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to LHR:
Arriving at Penang Airport (PEN)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Heathrow Airport to Penang Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PEN instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Penang Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from ASIA CAR, Paradise or Hawk and experience the lesser-explored corners of George Town and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Penang Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
When to fly to Penang Airport (PEN)
The quietest month for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Penang Airport is March, while April is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to George Town based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Before locking in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Penang Airport, think about the type of weather you like. March is the warmest month in George Town, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 33ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LHR to PEN in January. Average temperatures are between 23ºC and 31ºC then.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kota Bharu is just one of the many places in Malaysia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of George Town. Around 225 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Istana Negeri Kelantan, Museum Of Islamic Culture and Siti Khadijah Market.
Around 290 kilometres south-east of George Town, Kuala Lumpur is another essential stop in Malaysia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Petronas Twin Towers, Sky Terrace KL Tower and Warisan Merdeka Tower.