Flights to George Town
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
George Town is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Penang International Airport (PEN), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 10,997-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR, 87 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penang International Airport | PEN | 14 km (9 mi) | 10,997 ft | 11 ft |
| Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (regional) | AOR | 87 km (54 mi) | 9,005 ft | 15 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,997 ft, PEN can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 11 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from George Town
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Town to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 917 km (570 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| George Town to Jakarta | Indonesia | 1,481 km (920 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| George Town to Singapore | Singapore | 602 km (374 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| George Town to Bangkok | Thailand | 928 km (577 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| George Town to Yangon | Myanmar | 1,346 km (837 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| George Town to Bekasi | Indonesia | 1,491 km (926 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| George Town to Medan | Indonesia | 275 km (171 mi) | about 1 h 6 min |
| George Town to Depok | Indonesia | 1,498 km (931 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| George Town to Tangerang | Indonesia | 1,466 km (911 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| George Town to Palembang | Indonesia | 1,048 km (651 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| George Town to Phnom Penh | Cambodia | 849 km (528 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| George Town to Cần Thơ | Vietnam | 791 km (491 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| George Town to Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia | 294 km (182 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| George Town to South Tangerang | Indonesia | 1,481 km (920 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| George Town to Huế | Vietnam | 1,461 km (908 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| George Town to Batam | Indonesia | 626 km (389 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| George Town to Da Nang | Vietnam | 1,464 km (910 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| George Town to Biên Hòa | Vietnam | 942 km (586 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| George Town to Pekanbaru | Indonesia | 558 km (347 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| George Town to Bandar Lampung | Indonesia | 1,324 km (822 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| George Town to Padang | Indonesia | 707 km (439 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| George Town to Johor Bahru | Malaysia | 580 km (361 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| George Town to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 9,504 km (5,905 mi) | about 12 h 56 min |
| George Town to Lagos | Nigeria | 10,703 km (6,651 mi) | about 14 h 28 min |
| George Town to Mumbai | India | 3,339 km (2,075 mi) | about 5 h 2 min |
| George Town to Bengaluru | India | 2,632 km (1,635 mi) | about 4 h 7 min |
| George Town to Bogotá | Colombia | 18,740 km (11,644 mi) | about 24 h 47 min |
| George Town to Hyderabad | India | 2,727 km (1,694 mi) | about 4 h 15 min |
| George Town to Abidjan | Ivory Coast | 11,530 km (7,164 mi) | about 15 h 32 min |
| George Town to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 6,912 km (4,295 mi) | about 9 h 37 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for George Town?
Penang International Airport (PEN) is the closest large airport at 14 km (9 mi). The others, AOR, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is PEN from George Town city centre?
14 km (9 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to George Town on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.