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There are 8 ways to get from Tonga to George Town by plane, tram, car ferry, train, or ferry

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Fly Fuaʻamotu International Airport to Penang International Airport
best
1. Fly from Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane TBU - PEN
25h 20m
RM 2,288–8,589
Fly Vava'U International Airport to Penang International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Vava'U International Airport (VAV) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane VAV - PEN
25h 5m
RM 1,644–9,170
Fly Fuaʻamotu International Airport to Ipoh, tram, car ferry
1. Fly from Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) to Ipoh (IPH)plane TBU - IPH
2. Take the tram from Ipoh to Butterworthtram
3. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
32h 42m
RM 3,892–15,118
Fly Fuaʻamotu International Airport to Alor Setar, train, car ferry
1. Fly from Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane TBU - AOR
2. Take the train from Anak Bukit to Butterworthtrain
3. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
26h 2m
RM 2,819–16,127
Fly Fuaʻamotu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train, car ferry
1. Fly from Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane TBU - KUL
2. Take the train from Klia T1 to KL Sentraltrain
3. Take the train from Kl Sentral to Butterworthtrain
4. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
25h 22m
RM 2,042–7,713
Fly Fuaʻamotu International Airport to Hat Yai, train, car ferry
1. Fly from Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane TBU - HDY
2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Butterworthtrain
4. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
34h 56m
RM 2,718–10,237
Fly Fuaʻamotu International Airport to Langkawi International Airport, ferry, tram
1. Fly from Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane TBU - LGK
2. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedahferry
3. Take the tram from Alor Star to Bukit Tengahtram
31h 54m
RM 2,657–9,718
Fly Fuaʻamotu International Airport to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, train, car ferry
1. Fly from Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane TBU - SZB
2. Take the train from Sungai Buluh to Butterworthtrain
3. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
34h 22m
RM 2,998–11,136

Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

4Weekly Planes

23h 15mAverage Duration

RM 2,102Cheapest Price

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tonga to George Town.

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Distance: 9,706.1 km
Duration: 25h 20m

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

Qantas, Malaysia Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) to Penang International Airport (PEN) 4 times a week.

Airlines

Website: singaporeair.com

Flights from Fuaʻamotu International Airport to Penang International Airport via Auckland, Singapore Changi

Ave. Duration: 22h
When: Wednesday
Estimated price: RM 2,200–8,500

Flights from Fuaʻamotu International Airport to Penang International Airport via Nadi, Singapore Changi

Ave. Duration: 26h 10m
When: Wednesday
Estimated price: RM 2,100–12,000

Flights from Fuaʻamotu International Airport to Ipoh via Auckland, Singapore Changi

Ave. Duration: 26h 25m
When: Wednesday
Estimated price: RM 3,800–15,000

Flights from Fuaʻamotu International Airport to Ipoh via Nadi, Singapore Changi

Ave. Duration: 25h 30m
When: Wednesday
Estimated price: RM 3,600–21,000

Flights from Fuaʻamotu International Airport to Ipoh via Sydney, Singapore Changi

Ave. Duration: 28h 10m
When: Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price: RM 3,700–24,000

Flights from Fuaʻamotu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport via Auckland, Singapore Changi

Ave. Duration: 22h 10m
When: Wednesday
Estimated price: RM 1,900–7,500

Flights from Fuaʻamotu International Airport to Hat Yai via Auckland, Singapore Changi

Ave. Duration: 26h 20m
When: Wednesday
Estimated price: RM 2,600–10,000

Flights from Fuaʻamotu International Airport to Hat Yai via Nadi, Singapore Changi

Ave. Duration: 31h 25m
When: Wednesday
Estimated price: RM 2,500–15,000

Flights from Fuaʻamotu International Airport to Langkawi International Airport via Auckland, Singapore Changi

Ave. Duration: 23h 25m
When: Wednesday
Estimated price: RM 2,500–9,500

Flights from Fuaʻamotu International Airport to Langkawi International Airport via Nadi, Singapore Changi

Ave. Duration: 28h 30m
When: Wednesday
Estimated price: RM 2,400–14,000

Flights from Fuaʻamotu International Airport to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah via Auckland, Singapore Changi

Ave. Duration: 27h 35m
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Estimated price: RM 2,900–11,000

Flights from Fuaʻamotu International Airport to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah via Nadi, Singapore Changi

Ave. Duration: 30h 50m
When: Wednesday
Estimated price: RM 2,700–16,000

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George Town(opens in a new window), Malaysia(opens in a new window)

George Town is the capital of the Malaysian state of Penang and the core city of the George Town Conurbation, Malaysia's second largest metropolitan area with a population of 2.84 million and the second highest contributor to the country's GDP. The city proper covers an area of 306 km2 and was home to a population of 794,313. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in George Town

George Town(Opens in a new window)

George Town, the capital city of the Malaysian state of Penang, is located at the northeastern tip of Penang Island. It is Malaysia's second largest city, with 708,127 inhabitants, while its metropolitan area, Greater Penang, is the nation's second most populous conurbation with an estimated population of 2.5 million. The historical core of George Town has been inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2008.

Kek Lok Si(Opens in a new window)

The Kek Lok Si Temple is a Buddhist temple situated in Air Itam in Penang facing the sea and commanding an impressive view, and is one of the best known temples on the island. It is said to be the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia. It is also an important pilgrimage centre for Buddhists from Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore and other countries in Southeast Asia. This entire complex of temples was built over a period from 1890 to 1930, an inspirational initiative of Beow Lean, the Abbot. The main draw in the complex is the striking seven-storey Pagoda of Rama VI (Pagoda of Ten Thousand Buddhas) with 10,000 alabaster and bronze statues of Buddha, and the 36.57 m tall bronze statue of Kuan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy.

Armenian Street(Opens in a new window)

Armenian Street is a narrow street within the city of George Town in Penang, Malaysia. Located within the city's UNESCO World Heritage Site, the road has gained popularity in recent years for its rich cultural offerings and street art.

Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion(Opens in a new window)

The Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion is located at Leith Street in George Town, Penang, Malaysia. The mansion's indigo-blue outer wall makes it a very distinct building in the area.

Places to stay in George Town

Urban H Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion(Opens in a new window)

9.4Superb

The Prestige Hotel Penang, a Member of Design Hotels(Opens in a new window)

9.1Superb

Tropicana 218 X Airlevate Suites(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

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