Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Penang International Airport (PEN): what you need to know
The timezone in George Town is UTC+8, which is eight hours ahead of London.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your LHR to PEN flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Penang International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LHR and PEN:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Changi International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Penang International Airport (PEN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Penang International Airport flight is RM1,564. A round-trip fare is currently RM2,629. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from LHR to PEN. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when looking for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Penang International Airport.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from LHR to PEN.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Penang International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights taking off from London Heathrow Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach London Heathrow Airport from central London, it'll take around 55 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Penang International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to LHR:
Arriving at Penang International Airport (PEN)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Heathrow Airport to Penang International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PEN instead:
Pick up a Penang International Airport rental car and explore George Town and beyond with your own wheels. ASIA CAR, Paradise and Hawk are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Penang International Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Penang International Airport (PEN) to central George Town
Penang International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of George Town. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Penang International Airport (PEN)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Penang International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to George Town. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in George Town is March, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Penang International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LHR to PEN in January. Average temperatures are between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) 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, its best attractions include Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan.
Around 290 kilometres south-east of George Town, Kuala Lumpur is another favourite stop in Malaysia. Experience major highlights starting with Petronas Twin Towers, KL Tower Mini Zoo and KLCC Park.