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Penang International Airport

Penang, Malaysia

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Penang International Airport

Penang, Malaysia

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WMKP

ICAO

11 ft

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Northern Malaysia's gateway connecting Penang to the world.

Opened

1935

Location

Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia

Penang International Airport (IATA: PEN, ICAO: WMKP) is the main commercial airport serving Penang, Malaysia, located in Bayan Lepas on the southeastern coast of Penang Island. It is the third busiest airport in Malaysia by passenger traffic, serving millions of travelers annually on both domestic and international routes. The airport serves as an important hub for the northern region of Peninsular Malaysia, supporting Penang's significant electronics manufacturing industry and tourism sector. Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, and Batik Air Malaysia are among the key carriers operating here, connecting Penang to destinations across Southeast Asia, East Asia, and the Middle East. The airport underwent major expansion and modernization works in the 2000s to increase capacity. It is operated by Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB), the operator of most major airports in Malaysia.

Terminals

The airport has a single integrated terminal building handling both domestic and international passengers, with separate departure halls for each sector.

Getting to & from

Ground transport to Penang city centre includes taxis, ride-hailing services, and Rapid Penang bus routes, with the journey taking approximately 30–45 minutes.

Airlines here

Major carriers include AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, and Batik Air Malaysia, with international services from airlines such as Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, and Cathay Pacific.

Notable facts

›Located in Bayan Lepas, approximately 16 km south of George Town, Penang's capital.
›Ranked as the third busiest airport in Malaysia by passenger volume.
›Operated by Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB).
›Supports Penang's large electronics and semiconductor export industry with significant air cargo operations.
›The airport has origins dating to the British colonial era, with the site used during World War II.

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Route map (20 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Routes

PEN → SIN3K · 320

PEN → KULAA · 737

PEN → BKIAK · 320

PEN → JHBAK · 320

PEN → KCHAK · 320

PEN → KULAK · 320

PEN → LGKAK · 320

PEN → MYYAK · 320

PEN → SINAK · 320

PEN → TPECI · 738

PEN → HKGCX · 333

PEN → CANCZ · 320

PEN → DMKFD · 320

PEN → BTJFY · AT7

PEN → HKTFY · AT7

PEN → KBRFY · AT7

PEN → KUAFY · AT7

PEN → LGKFY · AT7

PEN → SZBFY · AT7

PEN → USMFY · AT7

PEN → HKGKA · 333

PEN → BKKMH · 734

PEN → BTJMH · AT7

PEN → HKTMH · AT7

PEN → KBRMH · AT7

PEN → KUAMH · AT7

PEN → KULMH · 734 738

PEN → LGKMH · AT7

PEN → SINMH · 320 738 319

PEN → SZBMH · AT7

PEN → USMMH · AT7

PEN → SINMI · 320 738 319

PEN → KBROD · AT7

PEN → KULOD · 739

PEN → LGKOD · AT7

PEN → SZBOD · AT7

PEN → CGKQZ · 320

PEN → SUBQZ · 320

PEN → SINSQ · 320 738 319

PEN → BKKTG · 734

PEN → SINTR · 320

PEN → HKGUO · 320

Aircraft operating here

Airbus A32017 routes Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 7217 routes Boeing 737-8005 routes Boeing 737-4003 routes Airbus A3193 routes Airbus A330-3002 routes Boeing 7371 routes Boeing 737-9001 routes

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Encyclopaedia

Penang International Airport (PIA) is an international airport in George Town, the capital city of the Malaysian state of Penang. The airport is located at the southeastern tip of Penang Island, 16 km (9.9 mi) south of the city centre, and serves the country's second largest conurbation.

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