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Getting To Penang
By Air, By Car, By Train
By Air
The Penang International Airport located in Bayan Lepas receives direct flights from major capitals in the region. Malaysian Airlines (MAS) operates more than 20 flights daily to and from Penang. Budget airlines such as Air Asia and Firefly also offer flights at competitive rates to and from this island.
From the airport, you can either take taxis or buses to reach any point on the island.
Malaysian Airlines
Tel: Local: 1 300 88 3000 International: (603) 7846 300
Air Asia
Tel: Booking: (603) 2171 9333 Enquiry: (603) 2171 9222
Firefly
Tel: (603) 7845 4543
By Car
The North-South Highway connects Penang to major cities on the West side of Peninsular Malaysia. Travel by highway can take anywhere from 4-5 hours with toll charges in between.
Once you reach Butterworth, which is the island’s main entry point from the mainland, you may take either the Penang Bridge or the ferry to cross over to the island, which still operates from Butterworth to Weld Quay and will transport your vehicle too at a small charge. Return trips from Penang via the bridge is free of charge.
By Train
KTMB, the national train company, serves a daily route to Butterworth from Kuala Lumpur, taking approximately 6 hours. Alternatively, you can also take a train from Alor Setar in Kedah. For train schedules and further information, visit www.ktmb.com.my.

