Flying from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Penang International Airport (PEN): what you need to know
George Town's timezone is UTC+8, making George Town two hours behind Gold Coast.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your OOL to PEN flight.
Flying during a peak time like January? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Penang International Airport (PEN)
Currently, $295 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Gold Coast Airport to Penang International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $609. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from OOL to PEN, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Gold Coast Airport to Penang International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Gold Coast Airport, 74.82% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Gold Coast Airport from central Gold Coast, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Gold Coast Airport to Penang International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near OOL:
Arriving at Penang International Airport (PEN)
If you have a late Gold Coast Airport to Penang International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near PEN:
Follow your own route with a Penang International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from ASIA CAR, Paradise or Hawk and chase adventure across George Town and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Penang International Airport around four weeks before your trip.
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)
August is the busiest month for flights from Gold Coast Airport to Penang International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to George Town in February.
Book your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Penang International Airport for March if you'd like to visit George Town during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from OOL to PEN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kota Bharu is just one of the many cities in Malaysia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced George Town. Around 225 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Malaysia, head for Kuala Lumpur, about 290 kilometres south-east of George Town. Petronas Twin Towers, KL Tower Mini Zoo and KLCC Park are key reasons to visit.
