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How to get fromGeorge Town to Athensby plane, car ferry or tram

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There are 3 ways to get from George Town to Athens by plane, car ferry, or tram

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  1. Fly Penang International Airport to Athens International Airport

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    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane PEN - ATH
    23h 13m
    €300–760

  2. Car ferry, tram to Alor Setar, fly to Athens International Airport

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    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Alor Startram tram
    3. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane AOR - ATH
    22h 15m
    €280–764

  3. Fly Penang International Airport to Mykonos, car ferry

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Mykonos (JMK)plane plane PEN - JMK
    2. Take the car ferry from Mykonos to Port of Piraeuscarferry car ferry
    29h 2m
    €543–1,373

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration23h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket€245Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Athens, Greece?

Flydubai, Emirates, and three other airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 5 times a day.

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