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

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Fly from Penang International Airport
best
1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Malta International Airport (MLA)PEN - MLA
20h 12m
€272–877
Car ferry, train, train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Butterworth to Kl Sentral
3. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T1
4. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Malta International Airport (MLA)KUL - MLA
23h 11m
€256–812
Car ferry, tram to Alor Setar, fly
1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Anak Bukit
3. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Malta International Airport (MLA)AOR - MLA
22h 50m
€368–1,239

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Malta International Airport (MLA) flights

41Weekly Planes

19h 50mAverage Duration

€248Cheapest Price

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Distance: 9,312.1 km
Duration: 20h 12m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Malta?

Thai Airways International, Turkish Airlines, and six other airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Malta International Airport (MLA) every 4 hours.

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San Pawl il-Baħar, Malta

St. Paul's Bay (Maltese: San Pawl il-Baħar) is a town in the Northern Region of Malta, sixteen kilometres (16 km) northwest of the capital Valletta. Saint Paul's Bay is the largest town in the Northern Region and the seat of the Northern Regional Committee. It is the most populous settlement in Malta. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in San Pawl il-Baħar

Rotunda of Mosta(Opens in a new window)

The Parish Church of the Assumption (Maltese: Knisja Arċipretali ta' Santa Marija), commonly known as the Rotunda of Mosta (Maltese: Ir-Rotunda tal-Mosta) or the Mosta Dome, is a Roman Catholic parish church in Mosta, Malta, dedicated to the Assumption of Mary. It was built between 1833 and the 1860s to neoclassical designs of Giorgio Grognet de Vassé, on the site of an earlier Renaissance church which had been built in around 1614 to designs of Tommaso Dingli.

Valletta Waterfront(Opens in a new window)

The Valletta Waterfront, is a promenade in Floriana, Malta, mainly featuring three prominent buildings; a church in the middle, the Pinto Stores or the Pinto Wharf on the left, and the Forni Stores or the Forni Shopping Complex on the right. The buildings were originally stores and warehouses, built in the 18th century, and the design is attributed to Andrea Belli. The area is now a hub in Malta's cruise liner business as the Forni Cruise Passenger Terminal, and hosts a concentration of bars, retail outlets and restaurants. The area was and remains a venue for several concerts and events.

Malta Aviation Museum(Opens in a new window)

Malta Aviation Museum is an aircraft museum situated on the site of the former Royal Air Force airfield in the village of Ta'Qali, on the island of Malta. The museum, based in three hangars, covers the history of aviation on the island with exhibits particularly from the Second World War and post-war periods. The museum is involved in the preservation and restoration of exhibits, some to airworthy condition.

Fort Rinella(Opens in a new window)

Rinella Battery (Maltese: Batterija ta' Rinella) is a Victorian battery in Kalkara, Malta. It is commonly referred to as Fort Rinella (Maltese: Forti Rinella), although it was never classified as a fort while in use. It contains one of two surviving Armstrong 100-ton guns.

Places to stay in San Pawl il-Baħar

Pebbles Resort(Opens in a new window)

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Escape to Paradise(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

The Village Apartments(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Hotel Santana(Opens in a new window)

7.9Good

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