Travelling from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Penang International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport.
Hong Kong's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as George Town.
Flights from PEN to HKG start from 06:00 — the earliest with AirAsia. The latest departure is at 13:05 with Cathay Pacific. In total, you can take your pick of 21 weekly Penang International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your PEN to HKG flight.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Getting to Hong Kong (and then discovering more of China!) is a snap with AirAsia. This popular carrier has direct flights from Penang International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is AirAsia.
With a reliable 92.31% of services landing on schedule, AirAsia is the most punctual carrier operating PEN to HKG flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Penang International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between PEN and HKG:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Tan Son Nhat International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
RM207 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Penang International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport flight. A return flight starts from RM501. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To secure cheap tickets from PEN to HKG, book your trip eight months before your departure date.
Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Penang International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from PEN to HKG by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Penang International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Penang International Airport (PEN)
Of the flights that depart from Penang International Airport, 69.54% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Penang International Airport from central George Town, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Need a handy hotel near PEN? If you've booked an early flight from Penang International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
If you have a late Penang International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near HKG:
Getting from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to central Hong Kong
HKG is located at 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
From Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
When to fly to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
April is the busiest month for flights from Penang International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Hong Kong in April.
The warmest month in Hong Kong is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Penang International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PEN to HKG in January. Temperatures average between 11ºC (52ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Hong Kong. Around 129 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Canton Tower, Yuexiu Park and Chen Clan Ancestral Hall.
If there's time to check out another great destination in China, head for Shenzhen, about 27 kilometres north-west of Hong Kong. Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning are key reasons to visit.