George Town Heritage Trail Walk
5/53 hours
A local guide threads UNESCO George Town: clan jetties, temples, shaded five-foot ways and the city's famous street art.
UK typical return
£740
Average return fare
Lowest tracked
£1,046.17
Observed October 2026
Cheapest UK month
February
Typically £832 return
Departures
Flights from the UK
| From | Typical return | Cheapest month |
|---|---|---|
| London | £740 | — |
| Belfast International | £740 | — |
| Glasgow | £740 | — |
| Bristol | £740 | — |
| Edinburgh | £906.22 | — |
| Manchester | £924.11 | February |
| Birmingham | £948.58 | — |
| Newcastle | £963.81 | — |
The experiences
What to do in Penang
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Balik Pulau Countryside Half-Day
5/54 hours
Cross to Penang's quiet side for nutmeg and shrimp-paste workshops, Malay villages and unhurried local flavours.
Penang Food Tour : A Feast That Taste Like History : 17+ Tasting
5/53 hours
Penang is Malaysia’s unofficial food capital, and this tour is the perfect way to dive in. In just a few hours, you’ll sample a delicious…
6 Hours Enchanting Exploration in Penang
5/56 hours
Break free from rigid tour itineraries with our customizable Penang highlights tour. Craft your own adventure while enjoying expert…
Orangutan Island Sanctuary
5/56 hours
A gentle boat trip and guided visit to a Borneo-style orangutan sanctuary, with a local host telling the conservation story.
Penang Cooking Class:Dive into Malaysian Cuisine with PenangChiak
5/54 hours
Experience Penang, a historical island that captivates travelers with its vibrant culture, year-round festivities, and status as…
Timing
Best time to fly to Penang
Months without an observation use the route typical.
| Month | Typical return fare |
|---|---|
| January | £909.22 |
| February | £832.38 |
| March | £839 |
| April | No data |
| May | No data |
| June | No data |
| July | No data |
| August | No data |
| September | No data |
| October | No data |
| November | £889.38 |
| December | £1,005.88 |
Before you go
Questions
When is the cheapest time to fly to Penang from the UK?
Fares to Penang are typically lowest in February, averaging £832.38 return. Since airlines shift prices without warning, Route & Room tracks UK departures 24/7, publishing verified price cuts directly to our members.
What is considered a good price for a return flight to Penang?
Route & Room has verified return flights to Penang as low as £1,050.03, compared to typical market fares of £740. Anything under £1,260 is a strong price, and we filter out self-transfers and grueling layovers before publishing.
Which UK airports fly to Penang?
We track departures from Edinburgh, Birmingham and Manchester to Penang.
Sources & verification
Fares are observed, not guaranteed. Read how we verify fares.