Getting to Penang Island, Malaysia

By air, Penang is easily accessible by air with daily flights from major capitals of the region. It has direct links with Singapore, Bangkok, Nagoya, Medan, Xiamen (China) and Madras, through flights operated by Malaysia Airlines. The airline also operates more than 20 flights daily between Kuala Lumpur and Penang.

Malaysian Airlines (MAS) Telephone No.
Ground Floor, KOMTAR, Penang (60)4-262 0011 or (60)4-262 1403
Penang International Airport (60)4-643 0811
24 hour reservations: Kuala Lumpur (60)3-8777 8888 (KLIA)

The Penang International Airport is about 20 km from the city centre. Taxis plying the route follow the coupon system by which fixed fares are charged between the airport and various destinations in Penang. Limousines fares cost slightly higher.

By road, Penang Island is accessible by road via the Penang Bridge. A charge of RM 7.00 about USD1.6 is levied on all classes of cars using the bridge at the toll plaza in Prai on the mainlad. No payment is required for the return trip from the island to the mainland.

By Ferry, From Butterworth, visitors can take the ferry to Penang Island. Operated by the Penang Port Commission, the ferry service available for both passenggers and vehicles. Fares for passsengers and vehicle charges are collected at the Butterworth terminal. No payment is required for the return journey.

Opening hours: 6.00 am to 1.00 am
Ferry charges
Vehicles: RM 7.00 or about USD 1.6 for car
RM 4.00 for motorcycle

By rail, The train journey from Kuala Lumpur to Butterworth takes approximately 8 hours and affords passengers views of the scenic countryside of Peninsular Malaysia. Comfortable airconditioned first and second class coaches are available at reasonable rates. Malayan Railway or Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad(KTMB) also operates regularly services to Alor Star, Padang Besar, Haadyai and Bangkok from Butterworth. For enquiries regarding train services or fares, you can contact the KTMB offices at Port Weld in Penang.

Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad
Penang KTMB (60)4-261 0290
Butterworth KTMB (60)4-331 2796