Flying from Penang Airport (PEN) to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Penang Airport to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport is 4 hours 40 minutes.
George Town and Taipei follow the same timezone, UTC+8.
Every week, there are seven Penang Airport to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as soon as possible, pick the 15:10 China Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 15:20 with China Airlines.
Your PEN to TPE 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 longer queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Getting to Taipei (and then discovering more of Taiwan!) is easy with China Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Penang Airport to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is China Airlines.
China Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers PEN to TPE flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Penang Airport to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between PEN and TPE include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
Handy information about Penang Airport (PEN)
Of the flights that depart from Penang Airport, 68% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Penang Airport from central George Town, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 55 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near PEN? If you've booked an early flight from Penang Airport to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE)
Reserve a hotel close to TPE if you're on a late Penang Airport to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport rental car and discover Taipei and beyond with your own set of wheels. 固得租車, IWS rent a car and Chih-hang car rental are leading providers to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport around two weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Penang Airport to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Taipei. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Penang Airport to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Taipei, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC to 34ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 9ºC and 18ºC. Look for cheap tickets from PEN to TPE sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Taiwan
You've visited Taipei, now it's time to explore other corners of Taiwan. Journey around 129 kilometres south-west to Taichung to tick off its top attractions. From Chenghuangmiao to Taichung Tianhou Temple and Paochueh Temple, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're looking to explore another side of Taiwan, consider Tainan, about 257 kilometres south-west of Taipei. Chi Mei Museum, Blueprint Culture & Creative Park and Anping Fort are the start of reasons to visit.



