Travelling from Penang International Airport (PEN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
London is eight hours behind George Town and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Your PEN to LHR flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Penang International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. These are the top stopovers between PEN and LHR:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Changi International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Penang International Airport (PEN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Penang International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight is C$383. A round-trip plane ticket right now is C$879. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from PEN to LHR if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Penang International Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
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Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Penang International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Penang International Airport (PEN)
When it comes to Penang International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.54% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Penang International Airport from central George Town, it takes around 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Looking for a handy hotel near PEN? If you've booked an early flight from Penang International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Consider staying in a hotel close to LHR if you're taking a late Penang International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and explore beyond London's usual tourist stops.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
London Heathrow Airport to central London has a drive time of about 55 minutes. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
July is the most popular month for flights from Penang International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to London in February.
Lock in your flight from Penang International Airport to London Heathrow Airport for July if you want to visit London during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PEN to LHR in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Around 177 kilometres west of London, Bristol is another favourite stop in United Kingdom. Experience major highlights starting with Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.