Flying from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Penang International Airport (PEN): what you need to know
George Town is one hour ahead of Hanoi and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to board your HAN to PEN flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Noi Bai International Airport to Penang International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between HAN and PEN include:
Tan Son Nhat International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Penang International Airport (PEN)
ر.ق. 306 is the best price for a one-way Noi Bai International Airport to Penang International Airport flight. A return flight starts at ر.ق. 595. These prices may change based on demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from HAN to PEN, book in advance. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from Noi Bai International Airport to Penang International Airport.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from HAN to PEN.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Penang International Airport.
Handy information about Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
75.32% of flights departing from Noi Bai International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Noi Bai International Airport is about 26 kilometres from central Hanoi. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 55 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Noi Bai International Airport to Penang International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near HAN:
Arriving at Penang International Airport (PEN)
Consider booking a hotel near PEN if you have a late Noi Bai International Airport to Penang International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Penang International Airport rental car and explore George Town and beyond with your own set of wheels. ASIA CAR, Paradise and Hawk are well-known companies you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Penang International Airport about four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Penang International Airport (PEN) to central George Town
Penang International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central George Town. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Penang International Airport (PEN)
August is the most popular month for flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Penang International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to George Town in February.
The warmest month in George Town is March, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Penang International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from HAN to PEN in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC and 31ºC on average.
Explore more of Malaysia
You've visited George Town, now it's time to explore other parts of Malaysia. Journey about 225 kilometres east to Kota Bharu to tick off its top sights. From Pantai Cahaya Bulan to Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 290 kilometres south-east of George Town, Kuala Lumpur is another favourite stop in Malaysia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Petronas Twin Towers, KL Tower Mini Zoo and KLCC Park.