Penang International Airport (PEN)
Penang, MY 🇲🇾 Medium Airport Scheduled Service
ICAO
WMKP
IATA
PEN
Elevation
11 ft
Region
MY-07
Local Time
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GPS Code: WMKP
Local Code: Not available
Location: 5.29714° N, 100.277° E
Continent: Asia
Type: Medium Airport
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Airport Routes
Penang International Airport (PEN) offers 67 flight routes operated by 10 airlines. Major carriers include AirAsia, Firefly, Malindo Air and others. Popular destinations from Penang include Singapore Changi, Kuala Lumpur Int'l, Kuala Namu International, Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta Int'l and Tan Son Nhat Int'l.
Route Network Map
Top Routes (by observations)
- Singapore Changi (SIN) 6
- Kuala Lumpur Int'l (KUL) 5
- Kuala Namu International (KNO) 4
- Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta Int'l (CGK) 4
- Tan Son Nhat Int'l (SGN) 4
- Hong Kong Int'l (HKG) 3
- Shanghai Pudong Int'l (PVG) 3
- Langkawi Int'l (LGK) 3
- Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Int'l (BKK) 3
- Senai Int'l (Sultan Ismail Int'l) (JHB) 2
- Phuket Int'l (HKT) 2
- Kota Kinabalu Int'l (BKI) 2
Newly Discovered
- Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) new
- Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta Int'l (CGK) new
- Kuala Lumpur Int'l (KUL) new
- Singapore Changi (SIN) new
- Kota Kinabalu Int'l (BKI) new
- Shanghai Pudong Int'l (PVG) new
- Taiwan Taoyuan Int'l (TPE) new
- Kuching Int'l (KCH) new
- Don Muang Int'l (Old Bangkok Int'l) (DMK) new
- Langkawi Int'l (LGK) new
- Phuket Int'l (HKT) new
- Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) new
Popular Flight Routes
| Destination | IATA | City | Aircraft Type | Airline | Details | Route Map |
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Top Airlines
Operating at Penang International AirportAirlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network| Airline | Routes | Flights | Destinations | Last Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AirAsia
AXM
/ AK
|
10 | 628 | 10 | Feb 6, 2026 |
|
Firefly
FFM
/ FY
|
10 | 300 | 10 | Feb 6, 2026 |
Malindo Air
MXD
/ OD
|
5 | 193 | 5 | Feb 6, 2026 |
Malaysia Airlines
MAS
/ MH
|
1 | 169 | 1 | Feb 6, 2026 |
|
Indonesia AirAsia
AWQ
/ QZ
|
3 | 76 | 3 | Feb 6, 2026 |
Singapore Airlines
SIA
/ SQ
|
1 | 75 | 1 | Feb 6, 2026 |
China Southern Airlines
CSN
/ CZ
|
1 | 61 | 1 | Jan 31, 2026 |
|
Thai Airways
THA
/ TG
|
1 | 57 | 1 | Feb 4, 2026 |
Shanghai Airlines
CSH
/ FM
|
1 | 55 | 1 | Feb 4, 2026 |
Scoot
TGW
/ TR
|
1 | 49 | 1 | Feb 3, 2026 |
For Pilots
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
04/22 |
10997 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Active Lighted |
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ATIS | ATIS | 126.4 MHz |
| GND | PENANG GROUND | 121.6 MHz |
| TWR | PENANG TOWER | 121.1 MHz |
Ground Transportation
Taxis
The airport uses a prepaid coupon system for official airport taxis. Purchase a coupon at the counter in the Arrivals Hall for a fixed fare to your destination. Alternatively, ride-hailing services like Grab are a popular option and can be booked via a mobile app for pickup at a designated point.
Rental Cars
Several international and local car rental companies, including Hertz, Avis, and Kasina, have counters located in the Arrivals Hall. It is advisable to book your vehicle in advance, especially during peak tourist seasons, to ensure availability and secure better rates.
Public Transportation
Rapid Penang provides public bus services from the airport. The bus stop is located on the ground level outside the arrivals area. Key routes include Bus 401E (an express service to the KOMTAR terminal in George Town) and Bus 102 (which travels to tourist areas like Batu Ferringhi). This is the most budget-friendly option.
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