Penang airport (PEN)

Location details, contact information, airlines, departure and arrival flight status, transportation, facilities and services, parking, special passenger amenities, nearby hotels and answers to passengers' frequently asked questions.

 
 

 Passenger Guide

Penang International Airport, opened in 1935, is one of the most important in Malaysia, as it serves the country’s second largest conurbation. It is also the main gateway to the northwestern region of Malaysia. In addition to domestic flights, it operates routes to major destinations in Southeast Asia and the Middle East.

Official Website: airports.malaysiaairports.com.my - FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - X

Number of Terminals – 1 – Open 24 hours a day.

Annual passenger traffic: 7.6 million passengers passed through in 2024.

Tel: +603 8777 7000

Information desk located in the public area of the ground floor.

 Location

The airport is located in the town of Bayan Lepas, 16 km (10 miles) south of George Town, the capital of the state of Penang, at the southern tip of Penang Island.

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Car rental agencies

There are car rental counters on level 1.

  1. Avis (Tel +604 643 9633 – 7:30 am to 9:30 pm)
  2. Europcar (Tel +601 298 9403 – 9:00 am to 6:00 pm)
  3. Hawk (Tel +604 202 3102 – 8:00 am to 5:00 pm)
  4. Kasina (Tel +604 644 7893 / 7901)
  5. Mayflower (Tel +604 641 1191 – Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm, Saturday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Sunday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm)
  6. New Bob (Tel +601 2418 1777 – weekdays from 8:00 am to 11:00 pm, Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm)
  7. Pacific (Tel +604 643 8891 – Monday to Saturday from 7:30 am to 10:00 pm, Sunday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm)
  8. Paradise (Tel +601 2357 0420 – 9:00 am to 6:00 pm)
  9. Thrifty (Tel +604 643 2394 – Monday to Saturday from 7:30 am to 10:00 pm, Sunday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm)
  10. Vagabond (Tel +601 111 311 486 / 2550 5462 – 7:30 am to 10:00 pm)
 

Parking services at Penang airport (PEN)

Outdoor parking for both long and short stays is available within a short walking distance of the passenger terminal, along with valet parking services. Rates

Facilities for passengers with special needs

Passengers requiring special assistance are advised to inform their airline about their needs before travelling. Adapted toilets, lifts, ramps and reserved parking spaces close to the terminal are available.

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Latest updates: April 07, 2025