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How to get fromTaiwan to George Townby plane, tram, or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Taiwan to George Town by plane, tram, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Penang International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane TPE - PEN
    8h 42m
    RM 571–1,329

  2. Fly Kao-Hsiung International Airport to Penang International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kao-Hsiung International Airport (KHH) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane KHH - PEN
    9h 54m
    RM 506–1,608

  3. Fly Taichung Airport to Penang International Airport

    1. Fly from Taichung Airport (RMQ) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane RMQ - PEN
    11h 55m
    RM 1,010–4,317

  4. Fly Kao-Hsiung International Airport to Alor Setar, tram, car ferry

    1. Fly from Kao-Hsiung International Airport (KHH) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane KHH - AOR
    2. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Butterworthtram tram
    3. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    16h 4m
    RM 678–1,953

  5. Fly Taipei Songshan Airport to Penang International Airport

    1. Fly from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane TSA - PEN
    12h 37m
    RM 704–2,106

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration7h 20mAverage Duration
TicketRM 486Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,196.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 42m

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

China Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Penang International Airport (PEN) 5 times a day.

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