Are there 24/7 buses?

Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.

Is it safe to take taxis overnight?

Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.

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Penang International Airport

Penang, Malaysia

Drop-off

George Town (Komtar / Weld Quay)

Pin before customs

Fastest

Rapid Penang Bus 401 / 401E

bus · 23-35m

Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service: Rapid Penang Bus 401 / 401E
Headway: 23-35
Backup: Rapid Penang Bus 102 · 60-80m

Note

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.

Late arrivals

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Lines that keep running

Brief

This is the overnight lifeline when the metro or flagship express shuts down.

Service: Penang Airport Fixed-Coupon Taxi
Mode: taxi
Freq: on-demandm
Note: 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.

Backup when rail sleeps

Brief

If even this pauses, default to the licensed taxi rank or approved ride-hailing pickup outside arrivals.

Service: Rapid Penang Bus 102
Mode: bus
Freq: 60-80m
Note: 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.

Ticketing tips

Brief

Load balance onto the local transit card before midnight because some kiosks shut or stop accepting bills after hours.

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FAQs

01Are there 24/7 buses?: Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.
02Is it safe to take taxis overnight?: Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.