Flying from Toronto to Penang International Airport (PEN): What you need to know
You can choose from a variety of airports when organising your flight from Toronto to Penang International Airport (PEN). Check out your options for heading out from Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF).
Penang International Airport is located in George Town. The city follows the UTC+8 timezone and is 12 hours ahead of Toronto.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Toronto to PEN. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
In peak travel periods, allow for extended wait times and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Located around 27 kilometres from central Toronto, YYZ can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Pearson International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Toronto to Penang International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
Of the flights that depart from Pearson International Airport, 63.97% land on time at their destination.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
You can arrive at YTZ from central Toronto in approximately 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes to travel the 3 kilometres or so.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your Toronto to PEN flight:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time performance rate of 62.09%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that leave from this airport land at their destination on time.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
The journey to YKF from central Toronto is around 4 hours 5 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 105 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Toronto to Penang International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near Region of Waterloo International Airport and get to your boarding gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
The on-time performance rating of YKF is 63.64%. In other words, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
About Penang International Airport (PEN)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Toronto to Penang International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near PEN:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Penang International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from ASIA CAR, Paradise or Hawk and explore beyond George Town's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Toronto to Penang International Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Penang International Airport (PEN)
At the moment, $852 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Penang International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,252. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Toronto to PEN, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Penang International Airport (PEN)
August is the busiest month for flights from Toronto to Penang International Airport (PEN). Plan your visit to George Town in February for a quieter experience.
When booking your Toronto to PEN plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in George Town, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Toronto to Penang International Airport in January when temperatures are between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
More about George Town
Start your George Town trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Toronto to Penang International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. George Town, Malaysia UNESCO AREA, Georgetown Heritage site and George Town are top sights which should feature on any well-planned George Town itinerary.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kota Bharu is just one of the many places in Malaysia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of George Town. Around 241 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Istana Negeri Kelantan, Museum Of Islamic Culture and Masjid Al Karomah.
Around 290 kilometres south-east of George Town, Kuala Lumpur is another favourite stop in Malaysia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at PETRONAS Tower 2, Petronas Twin Towers and Petronas Tower take photo point.
