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How to get fromManila to George Townby plane, bus, train or car ferry

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

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  1. Fly Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Penang International Airport

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    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane MNL - PEN
    9h 20m
    RM 361–915

  2. Bus to Clark International Airport, fly to Penang International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Partas Terminal Cubao to Mabalacatbus bus
    2. Fly from Clark International Airport (CRK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane CRK - PEN
    11h 10m
    RM 454–1,656

  3. Fly Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Alor Setar, train, car ferry

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane MNL - AOR
    2. Take the train from Alor Setar to Butterworthtrain train
    3. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    12h 15m
    RM 422–1,428

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar82Weekly Planes
Duration8h 5mAverage Duration
TicketRM 348Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Manila, Philippines and George Town, Malaysia?

AirAsia, Singapore Airlines, and six other airlines fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Penang International Airport (PEN) every 2 hours.

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