# PEN — Penang International Airport > Machine-readable reference for PEN. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/pen HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/pen Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/pen.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/PEN.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-17T07:39:10.127+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Penang International Airport - IATA: PEN - ICAO: WMKP - City: Penang - Country: MY (MY) - Timezone: Asia/Kuala_Lumpur - Distance from city: 16 km (9.9 mi) south of George Town - Runways: 1 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: .98M - Hub for: Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, Firefly - Official website: https://airports.malaysiaairports.com.my/penang ## Overview Welcome Penang International Airport (PEN) isn't just a gateway to Malaysia; it's a beloved local hub known more for its food than its flights. Unlike typical airport malls, it's where locals swing by as much for the iconic Penang cuisine as they do for departures or arrivals. Even with just one terminal, you can enjoy authentic nasi lemak or kopi, sidestep tourist pricing pitfalls, and still reach your gate in 30 minutes or less if you time it right. At a glance Situated 16 km south of George Town, PEN is a single-terminal affair serving around 0.98 million passengers per year. The airport is a hub for Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, and Firefly, offering a straightforward travel experience across domestic and international routes. Terminals & layout The entire operation at Penang International Airport is concentrated in Terminal T1. It's a compact space, but don't let that fool you. Despite limited real estate, T1 hosts all airlines and amenities under one roof. This makes for a highly navigable experience, but peak times, especially around AirAsia and Firefly flights, can make the terminal lively with bustling gates and busy corridors. Restaurants & Lounges Dining options in T1 numb… ## Terminals (1) - **Penang International Airport Terminal** — airlines: AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines, Malindo Air, Cathay Dragon, China Southern Airlines, Jetstar Asia Airways, Lion Air, Scoot, Singapore Airlines, Thai Smile URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/terminals/t1 ## Dining (25) - **Baskin-Robbins** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/restaurants/baskin-robbins - **Boost Juice** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/restaurants/boost-juice - **Burger King** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/restaurants/burger-king - **Costa Coffee kiosk** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/restaurants/costa-coffee-kiosk - **Dunkin' Donuts** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/restaurants/dunkin-donuts - **Häagen-Dazs** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/restaurants/haagen-dazs - **Hong Kong Sheng Kee Dessert** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/restaurants/hong-kong-sheng-kee-dessert - **Kenny Rogers Roasters** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/restaurants/kenny-rogers-roasters - **KFC** — T1 · Fast Food · American · $ · 10:00 - 22:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/restaurants/kfc-t1 - **Little Wok Kitchen** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/restaurants/little-wok-kitchen - **Marrybrown** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/restaurants/marrybrown - **Marybrown Kafe** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/restaurants/marybrown-kafe - **McDonald's** — T1 · Fast Food · American · $ · 24 hours URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/restaurants/mcdonald-s-t1 - **Nasi Kandar Beratur** — T1 · Local · Malaysian · $$ · 24 hours URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/restaurants/nasi-kandar-beratur-t1 - **Old Town White Coffee** — T1 · Cafe · Malaysian · $$ · 07:00 - 21:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/restaurants/old-town-white-coffee-t1 - **Pasta Mania** — T1 · Italian · Casual Dining · $$ · 10:00 - 22:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/restaurants/pasta-mania-t1 - **Pavilion** — T1 · Local · Malaysian · $$ · 10:00 - 22:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/restaurants/pavilion-t1 - **Penang Restaurant** — T1 · Local · Malaysian · $$ · 10:00 - 22:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/restaurants/penang-restaurant-t1 - **San Francisco Coffee** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/restaurants/san-francisco-coffee - **Secret Recipe** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/restaurants/secret-recipe - **Starbucks** — T1 · Cafe · Coffee Shop · $$ · 06:00 - 22:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/restaurants/starbucks-t1 - **Sushi Tei** — T1 · Japanese · Casual Dining · $$$ · 10:00 - 22:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/restaurants/sushi-tei-t1 - **Tealive** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/restaurants/tealive - **The Chicken Rice Shop** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/restaurants/the-chicken-rice-shop - **The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf** — T1 · Cafe · Coffee Shop · $$ · 06:00 - 22:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/restaurants/the-coffee-bean-tea-leaf-t1 ## Lounges (7) - **AirAsia Santan Lounge** — T1 · access: AirAsia Premium Flex, AirAsia Big Loyalty · 24 hours URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/lounges/airasia-santan-lounge-t1 - **Cathay Pacific Lounge** — access: Eligible passengers URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/lounges/cathay-pacific-lounge - **China Southern Sky Pearl Lounge** — access: Eligible passengers URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/lounges/china-southern-sky-pearl-lounge - **Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge (Domestic)** — T1 · access: Malaysia Airlines Business Class, Enrich Platinum, Enrich Gold · 24 hours URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/lounges/malaysia-airlines-golden-lounge-domestic-t1 - **Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge** — T1 · access: Malaysia Airlines Business Class, Enrich Platinum, Enrich Gold · 24 hours URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/lounges/malaysia-airlines-golden-lounge-t1 - **Plaza Premium Lounge (Domestic)** — T1 · access: Priority Pass, Day pass · day pass: MYR 80 · 24 hours URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/lounges/plaza-premium-lounge-domestic-t1 - **Plaza Premium Lounge** — T1 · access: Priority Pass, Day pass · day pass: MYR 100 · 24 hours URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/lounges/plaza-premium-lounge-t1 ## Shops (20) - **7-Eleven** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/shops/7-eleven - **Beauty Products Store** — T1 · Beauty URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/shops/beauty-products-store-t1 - **Bonia** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/shops/bonia - **British India** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/shops/british-india - **Caring Pharmacy** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/shops/caring-pharmacy - **Chocolate Shop** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/shops/chocolate-shop - **Duty Free Shop** — T1 · Duty Free URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/shops/duty-free-shop-t1 - **Electronics Store** — T1 · Electronics URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/shops/electronics-store-t1 - **Fashion Boutique** — T1 · Fashion URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/shops/fashion-boutique-t1 - **Giordano** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/shops/giordano - **Guardian** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/shops/guardian - **Luggage Emporium** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/shops/luggage-emporium - **Mini Souvenir Mart** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/shops/mini-souvenir-mart - **Souvenir Shop** — T1 · Souvenirs URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/shops/souvenir-shop-t1 - **Sunglass Hut** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/shops/sunglass-hut - **Timekeeper** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/shops/timekeeper - **Valiram duty free** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/shops/valiram-duty-free - **Vincci** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/shops/vincci - **Watsons** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/shops/watsons - **WHSmith** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/shops/whsmith ## Parking (11) - **EV Charging Stations** — MYR 40.00/day, MYR 4.00/hr, MYR 280.00/week · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/parking/ev-charging - **Hotel Long-Stay Parking** — Partner hotel URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/parking/hotel-long-stay-parking - **Long Stay Parking** — Long stay · MYR 20.00/day, MYR 2.00/hr, MYR 140.00/week · 0.5 mi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/parking/long-stay-parking - **Main Car Park A** — Multi-storey · RM24/day, 2/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/parking/main-car-park-a - **Motorcycle Parking Zone** — Two-wheelers URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/parking/motorcycle-parking-zone - **Off-site Private Car Park** — Third-party URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/parking/off-site-private-car-park - **Open Air Car Park B** — Surface lot URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/parking/open-air-car-park-b - **Remote Parking** — Remote · MYR 15.00/day, MYR 1.50/hr, MYR 100.00/week · 1 mi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/parking/remote-parking - **Short Stay Parking** — Short stay · MYR 30.00/day, MYR 3.00/hr, MYR 210.00/week · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/parking/short-stay-parking - **Staff Car Park** — Restricted URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/parking/staff-car-park - **Valet Parking** — Valet · MYR 50.00/day, MYR 5.00/hr, MYR 350.00/week · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/parking/valet-parking ## Ground transport (14) - **GrabCar** — Rideshare · 30-40 min · 20-25 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/transport/grabcar - **Hotel Shuttle Van** — Shuttle URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/transport/hotel-shuttle-van - **Intercity Coach via Sungai Nibong** — Bus connection URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/transport/intercity-coach-via-sungai-nibong - **Local Meter Taxi** — Taxi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/transport/local-meter-taxi - **Maxim** — Rideshare URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/transport/maxim - **Rapid Penang Bus 102** — Bus · 60-90 min · MYR 2.70 · Every 30-60 min URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/transport/penang-international-airport-t1-bus - **Rideshare** — Rideshare · 30-40 min · MYR 40-60 · 10-15 min URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/transport/penang-international-airport-t1-rideshare - **Airport Shuttle** — Shuttle · 30-40 min · MYR 30 · Every 30 min URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/transport/penang-international-airport-t1-shuttle - **Taxi** — Taxi · 30-40 min · MYR 50-70 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/transport/penang-international-airport-t1-taxi - **Private Airport Transfer** — Prebooked car URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/transport/private-airport-transfer - **Rapid Penang Bus 306** — Bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/transport/rapid-penang-bus-306 - **Rapid Penang Bus 401** — Bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/transport/rapid-penang-bus-401 - **Rapid Penang Bus 401E** — Bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/transport/rapid-penang-bus-401e - **Rapid Penang Bus AT** — Bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pen/transport/rapid-penang-bus-at ## Insider tips - _Local_: For authentic Penang eats, hit up landside cafés and eateries where nasi lemak and kopi are both flavorful and fair-priced. - _Time_: Aim to arrive two hours before departure as security queues swell with AirAsia and Firefly peaks. - _Money_: Use Rapid Penang buses like the 102 for a more economical journey into George Town, but expect a longer travel time. - _Avoid_: To dodge touts, use Grab and set your pickup at the curb outside the main exit rather than within the congested arrivals area. - _Insider_: Make use of public concourse cafés as work spots, they're quieter with less foot traffic than central waiting areas. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/PEN.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/pen/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/pen/departures — HTML page with live departures