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How to get fromCairo to Penangby plane, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Cairo to Penang by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Penang International Airport

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    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane CAI - PEN
    17h 20m
    RM 952–2,602

  2. Fly to Alor Setar, train

    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane CAI - AOR
    2. Take the train from Alor Setar to Tasek Gelugortrain train
    20h 24m
    RM 1,205–3,430

  3. Fly to Hat Yai, bus, train

    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane CAI - HDY
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to KTM Malaysia Railaway Station sidebus bus
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Tasek Gelugortrain train
    21h 5m
    RM 1,294–3,441

Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration16h 38mAverage Duration
TicketRM 951Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,718.1 km
  • Duration: 17h 20m

What companies run services between Cairo, Egypt and Penang, Malaysia?

Egyptair, TransNusa, and six other airlines fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Penang International Airport (PEN) 3 times a day.

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