Flying from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to Penang Airport (PEN): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Guangzhou Airport to Penang Airport.
Guangzhou and George Town are both in the UTC+8 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
There are 21 Guangzhou Airport to Penang Airport flights every week to choose from.
Your CAN to PEN flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into George Town (and then discovering more of Malaysia!) is a cinch with China Southern. This popular airline has direct flights from Guangzhou Airport to Penang Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is China Southern.
China Southern is the most punctual carrier that operates CAN to PEN flights, with 75.83% of its services landing on time.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Guangzhou Airport to Penang Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CAN and PEN:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to Penang Airport (PEN)
Right now, $137 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Guangzhou Airport to Penang Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $291. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from CAN to PEN. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Guangzhou Airport to Penang Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from CAN to PEN.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Guangzhou Airport to Penang Airport.
Handy information about Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
CAN is located at Airport W Ave.
85% of flights departing from Guangzhou Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. With its strong on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from CAN.
To reach Guangzhou Airport from central Guangzhou, it takes about 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to CAN? If you've booked an early flight from Guangzhou Airport to Penang Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Penang Airport (PEN)
Book a hotel near PEN if you have a late Guangzhou Airport to Penang Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Penang Airport rental car. Book your wheels from ASIA CAR, Paradise or Hawk and see more of George Town and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Penang Airport about four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Penang Airport (PEN) to central George Town
Penang Airport to central George Town has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Penang Airport (PEN)
April is the most popular month for flights from Guangzhou Airport to Penang Airport. For smaller crowds, visit George Town in March.
Lock in your flight from Guangzhou Airport to Penang Airport for March if you want to go to George Town during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CAN to PEN in January. Average temperatures are between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) then.
Explore more of Malaysia
You've done George Town, now it's time to discover other corners of Malaysia. Travel about 225 kilometres east to Kota Bharu to tick off its leading sights. From Istana Negeri Kelantan to Museum Of Islamic Culture and Siti Khadijah Market, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 290 kilometres south-east of George Town, Kuala Lumpur is another essential stop in Malaysia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Petronas Twin Towers, Sky Terrace KL Tower and Warisan Merdeka Tower.
