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Flight deals from Dubai to Penang Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Dubai to Penang Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from AED 1,542. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Is this a good flight price? We'll tell you.We compare today's Dubai to Penang Airport prices with what travelers usually pay, so you can see if now's a good time to book or if it's worth waiting.
George Town.AED 1,371 per passenger.Departing Sun, Jul 19, returning Mon, Jul 27.Round-trip flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Dubai on Sun, Jul 19, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Penang on Mon, Jul 27, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,371, select.
George Town.AED 1,373 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jun 16, returning Mon, Jun 22.Round-trip flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Dubai on Tue, Jun 16, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Penang on Mon, Jun 22, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,373, select.
George Town.AED 1,382 per passenger.Departing Fri, May 29, returning Mon, Jun 1.Round-trip flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Dubai on Fri, May 29, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Penang on Mon, Jun 1, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,382, select.
George Town.AED 1,463 per passenger.Departing Mon, May 25, returning Fri, May 29.Round-trip flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Dubai on Mon, May 25, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Penang on Fri, May 29, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,463, select.
George Town.AED 1,525 per passenger.Departing Fri, Jul 31, returning Fri, Aug 28.Round-trip flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Dubai on Fri, Jul 31, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Penang on Fri, Aug 28, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,525, select.
George Town.AED 1,527 per passenger.Departing Mon, Apr 27, returning Mon, May 4.Round-trip flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Dubai on Mon, Apr 27, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Penang on Mon, May 4, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,527, select.
George Town.AED 1,542 per passenger.Departing Thu, Apr 9, returning Sun, Apr 12.Round-trip flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Dubai on Thu, Apr 9, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Penang on Sun, Apr 12, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,542, select.
George Town.AED 1,544 per passenger.Departing Wed, Aug 26, returning Sun, Aug 30.Round-trip flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Dubai on Wed, Aug 26, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Penang on Sun, Aug 30, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,544, select.
George Town.AED 1,956 per passenger.Departing Fri, Mar 27, returning Wed, Apr 1.Round-trip flight with flydubai and China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departing from Dubai on Fri, Mar 27, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Penang on Wed, Apr 1, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,956, select.
George Town.AED 1,962 per passenger.Departing Fri, Mar 20, returning Thu, May 7.Round-trip flight with flydubai and China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departing from Dubai on Fri, Mar 20, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Penang on Thu, May 7, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,962, select.
George Town.AED 2,048 per passenger.Departing Mon, Mar 30, returning Sun, Apr 5.Round-trip flight with flydubai.Outbound direct flight with flydubai departing from Dubai on Mon, Mar 30, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with flydubai departing from Penang on Sun, Apr 5, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,048, select.
George Town.AED 2,065 per passenger.Departing Sun, Jun 28, returning Sun, Aug 9.Round-trip flight with FitsAir and Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with FitsAir, departing from Dubai on Sun, Jun 28, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departing from Penang on Sun, Aug 9, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,065, select.
George Town.AED 2,107 per passenger.Departing Mon, Mar 23, returning Mon, Mar 30.Round-trip flight with flydubai and BatikAir Malaysia.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departing from Dubai on Mon, Mar 23, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with BatikAir Malaysia, departing from Penang on Mon, Mar 30, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,107, select.
George Town.AED 2,157 per passenger.Departing Fri, Mar 20, returning Mon, Mar 23.Round-trip flight with flydubai.Outbound direct flight with flydubai departing from Dubai on Fri, Mar 20, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with flydubai departing from Penang on Mon, Mar 23, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,157, select.
George Town.AED 2,229 per passenger.Departing Fri, Mar 20, returning Fri, May 8.Round-trip flight with flydubai.Outbound direct flight with flydubai departing from Dubai on Fri, Mar 20, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with flydubai departing from Penang on Fri, May 8, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,229, select.
George Town.AED 2,282 per passenger.Departing Mon, May 25, returning Fri, May 29.Round-trip flight with flydubai.Outbound direct flight with flydubai departing from Dubai on Mon, May 25, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with flydubai departing from Penang on Fri, May 29, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,282, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Penang

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Dubai to Penang flights are currently cheapest in July.
Mar
from AED 2,107
Apr
from AED 1,542
May
from AED 1,463
Jun
from AED 1,373
Jul
from AED 1,371
Aug
from AED 1,544
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Direct flights from Dubai to Penang

Dubai to Penang: Alternative routes

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

Penang

15km from central George Town
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from AED 1,371
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Alor Setar

87km from central George Town
from AED 2,249
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Dubai to George Town: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundAED 1,371
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time7 hrs, 8 mins
Most popular airlineEmirates
Average flights per week8

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‎AED 188
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88 Armenian
0.85 km from city center
‎AED 1,048
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Georgetown Kyash House 23
0.80 km from city center
‎AED 494
Per night
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‎AED 188
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Finding cheap flights from Dubai to Penang: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Dubai to Penang is AED 1,371. 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.
7 hours and 8 minutes is the average flight time from Dubai to Penang.
Emirates and flydubai fly direct from Dubai to Penang.
There are 8 flights per week flying from Dubai to Penang, as of March 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Penang is usually July.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Dubai to Penang Airport on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 7 hours and 8 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.

Traveling from Dubai to Penang International Airport (PEN): What you need to know

  • Dubai International Airport (DXB) is Dubai's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Dubai to Penang International Airport (PEN) leaving from here.

  • The average duration of a direct Dubai to Penang International Airport flight is 7 hours 5 minutes.

  • The timezone in George Town is UTC+8, which is four hours ahead of Dubai. Penang International Airport is located in George Town.

  • The most popular route is from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Penang International Airport (PEN). Choose from 4 direct services every week. Flydubai operates a 3:20am departure between DXB and PEN.

  • To ensure you get on your flight from Dubai to PEN, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • Popular months like January or other busy periods mean longer lines and potential delays. Stay ahead of the crowds by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

Airports in Dubai

Dubai International Airport (DXB)

  • Dubai International Airport (DXB) is a convenient option for traveling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Dubai to Penang International Airport (PEN) depart from this terminal.

  • Flydubai is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Dubai to Penang International Airport jetting out of DXB.

  • The top choice among passengers flying between DXB and PEN is flydubai.

  • With an impressive 87.5% of services arriving on schedule, flydubai is the most punctual carrier on this route.

  • We make it easy to book cheap flights from Dubai to PEN that include a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Dubai International Airport (DXB), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between DXB and PEN include:

    • Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

    • Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)

    • Phuket International Airport (HKT)

  • DXB is about 14 kilometers from central Dubai. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel close to Dubai International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Dubai to Penang International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Dubai International Airport, data shows 71% of flights complete their journey on time.

Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)

  • DWC is around 48 kilometers from central Dubai. It'll take 40 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Kick off your vacation early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Dubai to PEN flight, stay in one of these hotels near Al Maktoum International Airport:

  • As far as flight punctuality goes, Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 71%.

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 kilometers away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city center by car.

  • Traveling on public transport takes around 55 minutes.

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

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Penang International Airport is AED 661. For a return flight on this route, the best price is AED 1,371. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.

  • To pick up cheap flights from Dubai to PEN, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.

  • If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your Dubai to Penang International Airport ticket.

  • Locking in a cheap plane ticket from Dubai to PEN is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.

  • Filters make it easier to snap up a deal on your flight from Dubai to Penang International Airport. Pick the departure times, airlines and number of stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.

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

  • January is when most people book flights from Dubai to Penang International Airport (PEN). Plan your visit to George Town in December for a quieter experience.

  • The warmest month in George Town is March, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Dubai to PEN plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.

  • Look for cheap tickets from Dubai to Penang International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).

More about George Town

  • After booking your flight from Dubai to Penang International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring George Town:

  • All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site, Street Art by Ernest Zacharevic - "Boy on Motorbike" and Rainbow Skywalk are essential stops on your George Town itinerary.

Explore more of Malaysia

  • You've visited George Town, now it's time to explore more of Malaysia. Travel about 241 kilometers northeast to Kota Bharu to tick off its top sights. From Istana Negeri Kelantan to Museum Of Islamic Culture and Siti Khadijah Market, there's plenty to keep you busy.

  • Kuala Lumpur is another sought-after destination in Malaysia and is around 290 kilometers southeast of George Town. No trip is complete without seeing Petronas Twin Towers, Sky Terrace KL Tower and Warisan Merdeka Tower.

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