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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Jakarta to Penang Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $158. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
George Town.$158 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Apr, returning Fri, 24 Apr.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Soekarno-Hatta on Wed, 22 Apr, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Penang on Fri, 24 Apr, arriving in Soekarno-Hatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From $158, select.
George Town.$158 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul, returning Mon, 17 Aug.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Soekarno-Hatta on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Penang on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Soekarno-Hatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From $158, select.
George Town.$158 per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Oct, returning Fri, 16 Oct.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Soekarno-Hatta on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Penang on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Soekarno-Hatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From $158, select.
George Town.$158 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Jul, returning Sat, 18 Jul.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Soekarno-Hatta on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Penang on Sat, 18 Jul, arriving in Soekarno-Hatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From $158, select.
George Town.$158 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Aug, returning Sat, 22 Aug.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Soekarno-Hatta on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Penang on Sat, 22 Aug, arriving in Soekarno-Hatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From $158, select.
George Town.$158 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Jun, returning Thu, 11 Jun.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Soekarno-Hatta on Mon, 8 Jun, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Penang on Thu, 11 Jun, arriving in Soekarno-Hatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From $158, select.
George Town.$158 per passenger.Departing Sat, 16 Jan, returning Tue, 19 Jan.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Soekarno-Hatta on Sat, 16 Jan, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Penang on Tue, 19 Jan, arriving in Soekarno-Hatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From $158, select.
George Town.$158 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Sep, returning Fri, 25 Sep.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Soekarno-Hatta on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Penang on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Soekarno-Hatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From $158, select.
George Town.$158 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 May, returning Sat, 9 May.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Soekarno-Hatta on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Penang on Sat, 9 May, arriving in Soekarno-Hatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From $158, select.
George Town.$170 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Apr, returning Mon, 4 May.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Soekarno-Hatta on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Penang on Mon, 4 May, arriving in Soekarno-Hatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From $170, select.
George Town.$173 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Soekarno-Hatta on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Penang on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Soekarno-Hatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From $173, select.
George Town.$181 per passenger.Departing Sat, 18 Apr, returning Sat, 25 Apr.Return flight with Indonesia AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with Indonesia AirAsia departs from Soekarno-Hatta on Sat, 18 Apr, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with Indonesia AirAsia departs from Penang on Sat, 25 Apr, arriving in Soekarno-Hatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From $181, select.
George Town.$181 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Apr, returning Tue, 5 May.Return flight with Indonesia AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with Indonesia AirAsia departs from Soekarno-Hatta on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with Indonesia AirAsia departs from Penang on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Soekarno-Hatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From $181, select.
George Town.$181 per passenger.Departing Sat, 2 May, returning Tue, 5 May.Return flight with Indonesia AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with Indonesia AirAsia departs from Soekarno-Hatta on Sat, 2 May, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with Indonesia AirAsia departs from Penang on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Soekarno-Hatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From $181, select.
George Town.$185 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Sep, returning Wed, 9 Sep.Return flight with Indonesia AirAsia and AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with Indonesia AirAsia departs from Soekarno-Hatta on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Penang on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Soekarno-Hatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From $185, select.
George Town.$186 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Mar, returning Tue, 21 Apr.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Soekarno-Hatta on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Penang on Tue, 21 Apr, arriving in Soekarno-Hatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From $186, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Jakarta to Penang

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Jakarta to Penang flights are currently cheapest in April.
Mar
from $217
Apr
from $158
May
from $158
Jun
from $158
Jul
from $158
Aug
from $158
Sep
from $158
Oct
from $158
Nov
from $193
Dec
from $173
Jan
from $158
Feb
from $347

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Jakarta to Penang: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Jakarta to George Town below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Penang.

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Jakarta to George Town: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$158
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time2 hrs, 28 mins
Most popular airlineBatikAir Indonesia
Average flights per week147

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0.25 km from city centre
$145
Per night
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$316
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0.77 km from city centre
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Finding cheap flights from Jakarta to Penang: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Jakarta to Penang is $158. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 28 minutes is the average flight time from Jakarta to Penang.
BatikAir Indonesia, BatikAir Malaysia and Indonesia AirAsia fly direct from Jakarta to Penang.
As of March 2026, there are 147 flights per week flying from Jakarta to Penang.
The cheapest month to fly from Jakarta to Penang is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Jakarta to Penang Airport on Wednesday, 6 May 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 28 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Penang but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to George Town is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Travelling from Jakarta to Penang International Airport (PEN): What you need to know

  • Your flight from Jakarta to PEN won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.

About Penang International Airport (PEN)

Getting from Penang International Airport (PEN) to central George Town

  • From Penang International Airport, central George Town is around 16 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.

  • It takes roughly 55 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Jakarta to Penang International Airport (PEN)

  • Right now, $83 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Jakarta to Penang International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $158. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Jakarta to PEN if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.

  • If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Jakarta to Penang International Airport ticket.

  • Spend less time searching for cheap plane tickets from Jakarta to PEN by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from Jakarta to Penang International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and number of stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.

The best time to fly from Jakarta to Penang International Airport (PEN)

  • Picture the kind of break you want when deciding when to fly. December is the quietest month to go to George Town. January is when most people book flights from Jakarta to Penang International Airport (PEN), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.

  • Before locking in your Jakarta to PEN plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. March is the warmest month in George Town, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 33ºC.

  • January sees temperatures of between 23ºC and 31ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Jakarta to Penang International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

More about George Town

  • Start your George Town trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Jakarta to Penang International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:

  • There are loads of exciting things to do in George Town when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick things off at Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site followed by Street Art by Ernest Zacharevic - "Boy on Motorbike" and Rainbow Skywalk.

Explore more of Malaysia

  • Kota Bharu is just one of the many places in Malaysia waiting to be explored once you've seen George Town. Around 241 kilometres away to the northeast, well-known attractions include Istana Negeri Kelantan, Museum Of Islamic Culture and Siti Khadijah Market.

  • If there's time to check out another major stop in Malaysia, head for Kuala Lumpur, roughly 290 kilometres southeast of George Town. Petronas Twin Towers, Sky Terrace KL Tower and Warisan Merdeka Tower are key reasons to visit.

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