How to get fromGeorge Town to Riyadhby plane, car ferry, train or tram

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

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Fly from Penang International Airport
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1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Riyadh (RUH)plane PEN - RUH
14h 16m
SAR 808–2,117
Car ferry, train, train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly
1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the train from Butterworth to Kl Sentraltrain
3. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T1train
4. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Riyadh (RUH)plane KUL - RUH
17h 8m
SAR 928–1,987
Car ferry, tram to Alor Setar, fly
1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Alor Startram
3. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Riyadh (RUH)plane AOR - RUH
18h 29m
SAR 969–2,646

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Riyadh (RUH) flights

16Weekly Planes

11h 30mAverage Duration

SAR 826Cheapest Price

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Distance: 6,170.6 km
Duration: 14h 16m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia?

Malaysia Airlines, Saudia, and five other airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Riyadh (RUH) twice daily.

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Riyadh(opens in a new window), Saudi Arabia(opens in a new window)

Riyadh, formerly known as Hajr al-Yamamah, is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia. It is also the capital of the Riyadh Province and the centre of the Riyadh Governorate. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Riyadh

National Museum of Saudi Arabia(Opens in a new window)

The National Museum of Saudi Arabia is a major national museum in Saudi Arabia. Established in 1999, it is part of the King Abdulaziz Historical Centre in Riyadh.

Al Faisaliyah Center(Opens in a new window)

The Al Faisaliyah Centre (or Al Faisaliah Centre, Arabic: برج الفيصلية) is a commercial skyscraper located in the business district of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is the fourth tallest building in Saudi Arabia after the Kingdom Centre, Burj Rafal and Abraj Al Bait. It is also called Star Dome.

Masmak fort(Opens in a new window)

The Masmak (Arabic: Qaṣr al-Maṣmak قصر المصمك) is a clay and mud-brick fort, with four watchtowers and thick walls, founded on stone blocks, lying in the center of Riyadh, in the old quarters. This building played a major part in the kingdom's history, as it was here that the recapture of Riyadh, led by Ibn Saud, occurred on 14 January 1902.

Murabba Palace(Opens in a new window)

The Murabba Palace (Qasr al Murabba (the Square in Arabic)) is one of the historic buildings in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The palace was named after its square with the form of 400 by. It is one of the museums in the city.

Places to stay in Riyadh

Braira Al Wezarat(Opens in a new window)

9.4Superb

IntercityHotel Riyadh Malaz(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

Marriott Executive Apartments Riyadh, Convention Center(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

Grand Plaza Hotel - Gulf Riyadh(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

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