Travelling from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE) to Penang Airport (PEN): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport to Penang Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 45 minutes.
George Town's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Taipei.
You can choose from seven weekly Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport to Penang Airport flights. The 09:30 departure with China Airlines is the earliest you can take. China Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 09:30.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your TPE to PEN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like August. 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.
Travelling to George Town (and then exploring more of Malaysia!) is a cinch with China Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport to Penang Airport.
China Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
China Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating TPE to PEN flights, with 73.33% of its services landing on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE) to Penang Airport (PEN)
Rs28,364 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport to Penang Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs56,146. These fares can change based on availability.
It's usually smart to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from TPE to PEN. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport to Penang Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE)
Of the flights that depart from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport, 73% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Taipei to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near TPE? If you're boarding an early flight from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport to Penang Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Penang Airport (PEN)
If you're arriving on a late Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport to Penang Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near PEN:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Penang Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from ASIA CAR, Paradise or Hawk to explore George Town and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Penang Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Penang Airport (PEN)
April is the busiest month for flights from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport to Penang Airport. To escape the crowds, head to George Town in March.
The warmest month in George Town is March, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport to Penang Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 23ºC and 31ºC. Search for cheap tickets from TPE to PEN sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kota Bharu is just one of the many cities in Malaysia waiting to be explored after you've seen George Town. Around 225 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including 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 experiencing Petronas Twin Towers, Sky Terrace KL Tower and Warisan Merdeka Tower.
