Flights from Melbourne to Penang: Best prices, time to go and all you need to know

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Route details

6662 km

Distance

Weather now

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+84°F

Rain

Airports

PEN

17km

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December

2025

Flight prices from Melbourne to Penang

You can usually book a return flight from Melbourne to Penang for that amount:

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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Penang?

Here are approximate min and max prices for Melbourne to Penang flight (one-way) at the moment:

We don’t have data for this route yet. Try searching different months by clicking on them below and get a feeling of when it’s best to fly for you.

Is Penang an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from Melbourne to Penang with other routes:

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Unfortunately we don’t yet have enough data for this route to tell if it’s expensive or not.

Direct flights from Melbourne to Penang

We could not found any direct flights to Penang, if you are flying from Melbourne. Perhaps try selecting a different origin or search for direct flights to the whole country (Malaysia).

No direct flights to Penang

Airports in Penang and Melbourne

Penang has 1 airport and Melbourne has 4 airports.

Penang

Melbourne

Penang International Airport (PEN)

17 km from Penang city center.

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Taxi

~5 min.

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Bus

~5 min.

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Train

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Shuttle

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Subway

Which airport in Penang is better?

The closest airport to Penang city center is Penang International Airport (PEN) with 17 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a bus from Penang International Airport (PEN), trip will take 5 min.

Planning a trip from Melbourne to Penang? Check the weather

16 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Penang looks currently:

Thu, 04 December

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+84°F

Rain

4 m/s

65 %

Fri, 05 December

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+82°F

Rain

3 m/s

75 %

Sat, 06 December

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+82°F

Rain

4 m/s

73 %

Sun, 07 December

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+82°F

Rain

3 m/s

70 %

Mon, 08 December

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+82°F

Rain

3 m/s

71 %

Tue, 09 December

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+82°F

Rain

3 m/s

70 %

Wed, 10 December

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+81°F

Rain

3 m/s

74 %

Thu, 11 December

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+81°F

Rain

4 m/s

78 %

Fri, 12 December

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+82°F

Rain

4 m/s

73 %

Sat, 13 December

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+84°F

Rain

5 m/s

69 %

Sun, 14 December

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+81°F

Rain

3 m/s

70 %

Mon, 15 December

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+82°F

Rain

3 m/s

69 %

Tue, 16 December

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+81°F

Rain

3 m/s

77 %

Wed, 17 December

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+81°F

Rain

2 m/s

74 %

Thu, 18 December

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+82°F

Rain

2 m/s

73 %

Fri, 19 December

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+82°F

Rain

3 m/s

68 %

How expensive is Penang?

Penang prices compared to Melbourne:

Penang is in average 61% cheaper than Melbourne. The biggest difference is Sa. The smallest difference is Transport (-22%) and Clothing (-33%).

Some Price Examples (vs Melbourne):

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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

$3.30 vs $18.79

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Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

$17.34 vs $102.72

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McMeal at McDonalds

$4.95 vs $12.32

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Cappuccino (regular)

$3.78 vs $4.47

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Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.77 vs $3.24

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Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.44 vs $2.76

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Milk (regular), (1 liter)

$2.23 vs $1.60

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Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

$1.22 vs $3.16

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Eggs (regular) (12)

$1.98 vs $4.98

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Local Cheese (1kg)

$13.65 vs $12.38

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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$6.45 vs $11.91

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Banana (1kg)

$1.99 vs $3.19

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Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

$26.42 vs $15.41

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Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$3.18 vs $5.67

Penang in average is 61% cheaper

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The biggest difference is Salaries, Rent, Buy prices.

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FAQ

Flying from Melbourne to Penang? Here are some useful things to know:

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What airports are in Penang?

Penang is served by 1 airport: Penang International Airport. The nearest airport is Penang International Airport located 17 km away.

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How far is it between Melbourne and Penang by plane?

Penang is around 6662 km away from Melbourne.

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What is the flight time from Melbourne to Penang?

Typically it takes from ∞h NaNm to -∞h NaNm to fly from Melbourne to Penang.

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How good the weather is in Penang?

The coldest month is January with an average temperature of +81°F. The hottest month is February with an average temperature of +82°F. Right now it is +84°F and Rain in Penang.

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Is there a direct connection between Melbourne and Penang?

No, there are no direct flights to Penang if you are flying from Melbourne.

Penang guide

Penang themes

This is what Penang is known for:

Location

Penang is located in Malaysia, 6662 km away from Melbourne:

Penang time zone

Penang jest o 3 godziny za Melbourne, gdzie teraz jest 18:01

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18:01 (AEDT +11)

Time in Penang right now

Currency and exchange rate

100 Malaysian Ringgit equals 24.28 United States Dollar. 100 United States Dollar equals 411.9 Malaysian Ringgit.

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RM100 = $24.28

Exchange rate

Visa to Malaysia

No visa is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is 90 days¹.

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Visa-free

For US citizens

Language in Malaysia

Official language in Malaysia is Malay. People knowledge of English is advanced².

Malay

Official language

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Knowledge of English

Safety

Penang typically is a safe place³. Just be careful when crossing a road or using ATMs.

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Typically safe

Penang pros and cons

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