Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Penang International Airport (PEN): what you need to know
The timezone in George Town is UTC+8, which is three hours behind Melbourne.
Your MEL to PEN flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like January, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Penang International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between MEL and PEN include:
Changi International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Penang International Airport (PEN)
Right now, ₹ 12,047 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Penang International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ₹ 21,210. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from MEL to PEN. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Penang International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across the month and snap up a great deal.
Snapping up cheap flights from MEL to PEN is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Penang International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, data shows 67.71% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it takes about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Penang International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to MEL:
Arriving at Penang International Airport (PEN)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Penang International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PEN instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Penang International 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 best rate by booking your vehicle from Penang International Airport about 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 drive to the centre.
When to fly to Penang International Airport (PEN)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Penang International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to George Town. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in George Town is March, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Penang International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MEL to PEN in January. Temperatures average between 23ºC and 31ºC then.
Explore more of Malaysia
George Town is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Malaysia just waiting to be explored. Around 225 kilometres east of George Town, a visit to Kota Bharu will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan.
Kuala Lumpur is another well-known destination in Malaysia and is around 290 kilometres south-east of George Town. No trip is complete without visiting Petronas Twin Towers, KL Tower Mini Zoo and KLCC Park.
