Cheap Flights from Johor Bahru (JHB) to George Town (PEN)

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Flight deals from Senai International to Penang

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Senai International Airport to Penang Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $134. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Senai International to Penang

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Senai International to Penang flights are currently cheapest in February.

Direct flights from Senai International to Penang

Senai International to Penang: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Senai International to George Town below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Penang.

Johor Bahru to George Town: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$107
Cheapest month to flyFebruary
Average flight time1 hr, 10 mins
Most popular airlineAirAsia
Average flights per week33

Finding cheap flights from Senai International to Penang: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Senai International to Penang is $107. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 10 minutes is the average flight time from Senai International to Penang.
AirAsia flies direct from Senai International to Penang.
As of July 2026, there are 33 flights per week flying from Senai International to Penang.
The cheapest month to fly from Senai International to Penang is usually February.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Senai International Airport to Penang Airport on Friday, 12 February 2027.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 10 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Penang but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to George Town is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia offer the cheapest flight tickets to Penang.

Travelling from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Penang Airport (PEN): what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from Senai International Airport to Penang Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • George Town's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Johor Bahru.

  • You can choose from 36 weekly Senai International Airport to Penang Airport flights.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your JHB to PEN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.

  • During popular months like May, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.

  • A range of airlines operate direct flights from Senai International Airport to Penang Airport, so jetting to George Town (and then exploring more of Malaysia!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:

  • The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is AirAsia.

  • AirAsia is the most punctual carrier that operates JHB to PEN flights. A dependable 81.98% of its services on this route land on time.

  • We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Senai International Airport to Penang Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between JHB and PEN include:

    • Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    • Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah Airport

    • Kota Bharu Airport

Handy information about Senai International Airport (JHB)

  • 66% of flights that leave from Senai International Airport land at their destination on time.

  • To get to Senai International Airport from central Johor Bahru, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.

  • Need a convenient hotel close to JHB? If you're catching an early flight from Senai International Airport to Penang Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Penang Airport (PEN)

  • If you're coming in on a late Senai International Airport to Penang Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near PEN:

  • Pick up a Penang Airport rental car and explore George Town and beyond with your own wheels. ASIA CAR, Paradise and Hawk are well-known companies you can book with here.

  • Reserving your vehicle from Penang Airport around four weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.

When to fly to Penang Airport (PEN)

  • April is the busiest month for flights from Senai International Airport to Penang Airport. For smaller crowds, visit George Town in March.

  • The warmest month in George Town is March, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Senai International Airport to Penang Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • Search for cheap tickets from JHB to PEN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.

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, top sights here include Istana Negeri Kelantan, Museum Of Islamic Culture and Siti Khadijah Market.

  • If there's time to check out another great destination in Malaysia, consider Kuala Lumpur, roughly 290 kilometres south-east of George Town. Petronas Twin Towers, Sky Terrace KL Tower and Warisan Merdeka Tower are among its highlights.

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