Penang International Airport to Penang

Rapid Penang Bus 401 / 401E

Public bus routes 401 and 401E run from Penang International Airport via Bayan Lepas to Weld Quay and the Komtar area in George Town, taking around 45–60 minutes depending on traffic. Services operate roughly 05:30–23:10 with intervals about every 23–35 minutes; buses stop outside Arrivals and are a low-cost option to the city centre.

Rapid Penang Bus 102

Rapid Penang route 102 links Penang International Airport with Komtar and continues to Teluk Bahang via key coastal areas including Tanjung Bungah and Batu Ferringhi. It runs approximately 06:00–23:15 every 60–80 minutes and is useful if staying near Komtar or along the northern beaches.

Rapid Penang Bus (airport–George Town services)

Rapid Penang operates several airport routes (notably 401, 401A, 401E and 102) from the stop just outside Arrivals to George Town and Komtar Bus Terminal. Combined, these give a typical wait of about 30–45 minutes from early morning to around 23:00, with fares around RM2.70–4 paid in cash or by Touch ’n Go.

Penang Airport Fixed-Coupon Taxi

Official airport taxis operate 24/7 from counters in the Arrivals hall; you buy a fixed-fare coupon then proceed to the taxi stand. A standard sedan to George Town/Komtar is typically around RM40–45 in daytime, with a 50% surcharge from 00:00–06:00, and takes about 30–45 minutes.

Grab (Penang International Airport – George Town)

Grab ride-hailing operates at Penang International Airport with designated pick-up zones outside Arrivals, offering direct trips to George Town. Cars are usually available throughout the day and night, with typical journey times of 30–40 minutes and app-quoted fares often slightly cheaper than taxis, varying by time and demand.