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There are 2 ways to get from Bucharest to Penang by plane or tram

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Fly to Penang International Airport
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1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane OTP - PEN
18h 51m
RM 1,245–3,400
Fly to Alor Setar, tram
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane OTP - AOR
2. Take the tram from Alor Star to Tasek Gelugortram
21h 54m
RM 1,603–5,324

Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

29Weekly Planes

18h 29mAverage Duration

RM 991Cheapest Price

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Distance: 8,363.8 km
Duration: 18h 51m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Penang, Malaysia?

Flydubai, Ulendo Airlink, and five other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Penang International Airport (PEN) 4 times a day.

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George Town, Malaysia(opens in a new window)

George Town is the capital of the Malaysian state of Penang and the core city of the George Town Conurbation, Malaysia's second largest metropolitan area with a population of 2.84 million and the second highest contributor to the country's GDP. The city proper covers an area of 306 km2 and was home to a population of 794,313. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in George Town

George Town(Opens in a new window)

George Town, the capital city of the Malaysian state of Penang, is located at the northeastern tip of Penang Island. It is Malaysia's second largest city, with 708,127 inhabitants, while its metropolitan area, Greater Penang, is the nation's second most populous conurbation with an estimated population of 2.5 million. The historical core of George Town has been inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2008.

Kek Lok Si(Opens in a new window)

The Kek Lok Si Temple is a Buddhist temple situated in Air Itam in Penang facing the sea and commanding an impressive view, and is one of the best known temples on the island. It is said to be the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia. It is also an important pilgrimage centre for Buddhists from Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore and other countries in Southeast Asia. This entire complex of temples was built over a period from 1890 to 1930, an inspirational initiative of Beow Lean, the Abbot. The main draw in the complex is the striking seven-storey Pagoda of Rama VI (Pagoda of Ten Thousand Buddhas) with 10,000 alabaster and bronze statues of Buddha, and the 36.57 m tall bronze statue of Kuan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy.

Armenian Street(Opens in a new window)

Armenian Street is a narrow street within the city of George Town in Penang, Malaysia. Located within the city's UNESCO World Heritage Site, the road has gained popularity in recent years for its rich cultural offerings and street art.

Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion(Opens in a new window)

The Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion is located at Leith Street in George Town, Penang, Malaysia. The mansion's indigo-blue outer wall makes it a very distinct building in the area.

Places to stay in George Town

Urban H Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

The Prestige Hotel Penang, a Member of Design Hotels(Opens in a new window)

9.1Superb

Tropicana 218 X Airlevate Suites(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

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