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Flight deals from Chennai to Penang

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Chennai to Penang? Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
George Town.C$257 per passenger.Departing Mon, Sep 15, returning Sat, Sep 20.Round-trip flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departing from Chennai on Mon, Sep 15, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departing from Penang on Sat, Sep 20, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$257, select.
George Town.C$257 per passenger.Departing Thu, Aug 7, returning Sun, Aug 17.Round-trip flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departing from Chennai on Thu, Aug 7, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departing from Penang on Sun, Aug 17, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$257, select.
George Town.C$257 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jul 3, returning Thu, Jul 10.Round-trip flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departing from Chennai on Thu, Jul 3, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departing from Penang on Thu, Jul 10, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$257, select.
George Town.C$257 per passenger.Departing Mon, Oct 20, returning Sat, Oct 25.Round-trip flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departing from Chennai on Mon, Oct 20, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departing from Penang on Sat, Oct 25, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$257, select.
George Town.C$263 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jul 23, returning Fri, Aug 1.Round-trip flight with IndiGo and Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departing from Chennai on Wed, Jul 23, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departing from Penang on Fri, Aug 1, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$263, select.
George Town.C$266 per passenger.Departing Fri, Jun 27, returning Thu, Jul 10.Round-trip flight with IndiGo and Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departing from Chennai on Fri, Jun 27, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departing from Penang on Thu, Jul 10, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$266, select.
George Town.C$267 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jun 17, returning Tue, Jun 24.Round-trip flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departing from Chennai on Tue, Jun 17, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departing from Penang on Tue, Jun 24, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$267, select.
George Town.C$270 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jun 24, returning Wed, Jul 2.Round-trip flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departing from Chennai on Tue, Jun 24, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departing from Penang on Wed, Jul 2, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$270, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Penang

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chennai to Penang flights are currently cheapest in July.
May
from C$278
Jun
from C$267
Jul
from C$257
Aug
from C$257
Sep
from C$257
Oct
from C$257
Nov
from C$301
Dec
from C$314
Jan
from C$659
Feb
from C$655
Mar
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Apr
from C$443

Direct flights from Chennai to Penang

Chennai to Penang: Alternative routes

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

Chennai to George Town: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundC$257
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time3 hrs, 45 mins
Most popular airlineIndiGo
Average flights per week7

Finding cheap flights from Chennai to Penang: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Chennai to Penang is C$257. 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.
3 hours and 45 minutes is the average flight time from Chennai to Penang.
IndiGo flies direct from Chennai to Penang.
There are 7 flights per week flying from Chennai to Penang, as of May 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Penang is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Chennai Airport to Penang Airport on Thursday, July 3, 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 45 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.
Currently, Scoot and IndiGo offer the cheapest flight tickets to Penang.

Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Penang International Airport (PEN): what you need to know

  • The timezone in George Town is UTC+8, which is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Chennai.

  • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your MAA to PEN flight.

  • Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chennai Airport to Penang International Airport. These are the top stopovers between MAA and PEN:

    • Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    • Changi International Airport

    • Suvarnabhumi Airport

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

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Chennai Airport to Penang International Airport flight is C$134. A round-trip fare right now is C$257. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • It's usually smart to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from MAA to PEN. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.

  • Getting cheap flights from Chennai Airport to Penang International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across the month and snap up a great deal.

  • You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from MAA to PEN.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Chennai Airport to Penang International Airport.

Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • 76.04% of flights that take off from Chennai Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.

  • To get to Chennai Airport from central Chennai, it takes around 45 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • You can expect a trip time of about 50 minutes when using public transport.

  • Searching for a handy hotel near MAA? If you've booked an early flight from Chennai Airport to Penang International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Penang International Airport (PEN)

  • If you're getting in on a late Chennai Airport to Penang International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near PEN:

  • Travel at your own pace with a Penang International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from ASIA CAR, Paradise or Hawk and venture far and wide through George Town and beyond.

  • Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Penang International Airport about four weeks before your trip.

Getting from Penang International Airport (PEN) to central George Town

  • Penang International Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of George Town. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.

When to fly to Penang International Airport (PEN)

  • August is the busiest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Penang International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to George Town in February.

  • Lock in your flight from Chennai Airport to Penang International Airport for March if you want to explore George Town during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAA to PEN in January. Temperatures average between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) then.

Explore more of Malaysia

  • George Town is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Malaysia waiting to be discovered. Around 225 kilometres east of George Town, a trip to Kota Bharu will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan.

  • Around 290 kilometres south-east of George Town, Kuala Lumpur is another favourite stop in Malaysia. No visit is complete without checking out Petronas Twin Towers, KL Tower Mini Zoo and KLCC Park.

Plan the rest of your trip from Chennai to George Town

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.