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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Singapore to Penang:

• Earliest: departs at 06:50 and lands at 08:19
• Latest: departs at 21:40 and lands at 23:09.

The flight takes about 1h 29m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Singapore to Penang:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Singapore to Penang takes 1h 29m, covering 968 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Singapore to Penang range from S$ 143 to S$ 258, with an average of S$ 195 over the past 12 months. Anything below S$ 143 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 15% above the route average of S$ 195. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at S$ 195 return and stopover options via Langkawi (LGK) at S$ 193.

Singapore Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Scoot has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Singapore to Penang flights are:

• Singapore Airlines: 90% on time
• Scoot: 87% on time
• AirAsia: 70% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 84% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge S$ 16–S$ 128 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by AirAsia and Scoot. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Singapore to Penang flights, with 39% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 31%, Evening flights for 30%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Singapore to Penang are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about S$ 108, which is 7% below the typical average for this route.

Penang Intl Airport (PEN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around S$ 19 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Paradise
• GREEN MOTION
• Galaxy Asia Car Rental
• keddy by Europcar
• Suria Car Rental

Flights from Singapore to Penang usually depart from Singapore Changi (SIN) and arrive at Penang Intl (PEN).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Singapore to Penang route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 37 minutes.

One-stop flights from Singapore to Penang most commonly connect through:

• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 94% of one-stop connections
• Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl (CGK) – 4% of one-stop connections
• Langkawi (LGK) – 1% of one-stop connections
• Medan Kuala Namu Intl (KNO) – 1% of one-stop connections

Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 30% on the Singapore to Penang route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at S$ 157 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at S$ 224, a difference of S$ 66. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Singapore and Penang. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Singapore Airlines
• Scoot
• AirAsia

Flying via Medan Kuala Namu Intl (KNO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 35m, compared to 4h 34m via Langkawi (LGK) and 6h 21m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

Among airlines operating Singapore to Penang flights:

• AirAsia: offers free seat selection
• Scoot: offers free seat selection
• Singapore Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• AirAsia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Scoot: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Singapore Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Travel conveniently and cheaply with the bus lines operating between the airport and George Town. Bus routes number 102, 306 and 401E depart from the airport at 30 min intervals and cost RM 3 (≈ S$ 1). A week pass is only RM 20 and can be used on any Rapid Penang buses. Tickets can be purchased at the Rapid Penang ticket machines situated in the arrivals hall.

Ferries do not operate directly between the airport and other islands, however, almost all surrounding islands can be reached from George Town. In order to use the ferry, take a taxi or bus to George Town Ferry Weld Quay (the bus stop is Victoria Street) and prepare to pay RM 1.20 (≈ S$ 0.40) for a fare.