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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chiang Mai Airport to Penang Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $475. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
George Town.$374 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Chiang Mai on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Penang on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Chiang Mai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $374, select.
George Town.$406 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Dec, returning Mon, 14 Dec.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Chiang Mai on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Penang on Mon, 14 Dec, arriving in Chiang Mai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $406, select.
George Town.$425 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Mar, returning Sun, 4 Apr.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Chiang Mai on Sun, 28 Mar, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Penang on Sun, 4 Apr, arriving in Chiang Mai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $425, select.
George Town.$426 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug, returning Sat, 5 Sep.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Chiang Mai on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Penang on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Chiang Mai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $426, select.
George Town.$427 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Feb, returning Wed, 3 Mar.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Chiang Mai on Sat, 27 Feb, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Penang on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in Chiang Mai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $427, select.
George Town.$431 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 Jan, returning Fri, 15 Jan.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Chiang Mai on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Penang on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Chiang Mai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $431, select.
George Town.$436 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Sat, 26 Sep.Return flight with Thai AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Chiang Mai on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Penang on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Chiang Mai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $436, select.
George Town.$441 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 May, returning Tue, 4 May.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Chiang Mai on Sat, 1 May, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Penang on Tue, 4 May, arriving in Chiang Mai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $441, select.
George Town.$470 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep, returning Mon, 12 Oct.Return flight with Thai AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Chiang Mai on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Penang on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Chiang Mai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $470, select.
George Town.$475 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Aug, returning Fri, 14 Aug.Return flight with Thai AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Chiang Mai on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Penang on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in Chiang Mai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $475, select.
George Town.$494 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov, returning Sun, 15 Nov.Return flight with Thai AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Chiang Mai on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Penang on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Chiang Mai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $494, select.
George Town.$529 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul, returning Sun, 2 Aug.Return flight with AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Chiang Mai on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Penang on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in Chiang Mai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $529, select.
George Town.$535 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul, returning Thu, 30 Jul.Return flight with AirAsia and Thai AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Chiang Mai on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Penang on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Chiang Mai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $535, select.
George Town.$682 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Nov, returning Wed, 2 Dec.Return flight with Thai AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Chiang Mai on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Penang on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Chiang Mai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $682, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chiang Mai to Penang

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chiang Mai to Penang flights are currently cheapest in October.
Jul
from $535
Aug
from $475
Sep
from $436
Oct
from $374
Nov
from $494
Dec
from $406
Jan
from $432
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May
from $441
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Chiang Mai to Penang: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Chiang Mai to George Town below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Penang.

Penang

15km from central George Town
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Alor Setar

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Chiang Mai to George Town: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$374
Cheapest month to flyOctober

Finding cheap flights from Chiang Mai to Penang: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chiang Mai to Penang is $374. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Chiang Mai to Penang. But we found flights with one or more stops from $374.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from Chiang Mai to Penang.
The cheapest month to fly from Chiang Mai to Penang is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Chiang Mai Airport to Penang Airport on Thursday, 1 October 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Chiang Mai Airport and Penang Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Penang but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to George Town is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, AirAsia offers the cheapest flight tickets to Penang.

Flying from Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to Penang Airport (PEN): what you need to know

  • George Town is one hour ahead of Chiang Mai and observes the UTC+8 timezone.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to board your CNX to PEN flight.

  • You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chiang Mai Airport to Penang Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between CNX and PEN:

    • Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport

    • Don Mueang Airport

    • Phuket Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to Penang Airport (PEN)

  • Currently, $183 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Chiang Mai Airport to Penang Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $374. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To find cheap tickets from CNX to PEN, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.

  • The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Chiang Mai Airport to Penang Airport across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from CNX to PEN.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Chiang Mai Airport to Penang Airport.

Handy information about Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)

  • 73% of flights leaving from Chiang Mai Airport land at their destination on schedule.

  • To get to Chiang Mai Airport from central Chiang Mai, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • You can expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes on public transport.

  • Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near CNX. Whether you've booked an early flight from Chiang Mai Airport to Penang Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:

Arriving at Penang Airport (PEN)

  • If you're getting in on a late Chiang Mai Airport to Penang Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near PEN:

  • Go where the road takes you with a Penang Airport rental car. Book your wheels from ASIA CAR, Paradise or Hawk and find adventure across George Town and beyond.

  • Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Penang Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.

When to fly to Penang Airport (PEN)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Chiang Mai Airport to Penang Airport is March, while April is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to George Town based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • When reserving your flight from Chiang Mai Airport to Penang Airport, think about the type of weather you like. March is the warmest month in George Town, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC to 33ºC.

  • Look for cheap tickets from CNX to PEN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 23ºC and 31ºC on average.

Explore more of Malaysia

  • George Town has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Malaysia you'll want to see. About 225 kilometres east of George Town, a visit to Kota Bharu will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Istana Negeri Kelantan, Museum Of Islamic Culture and Siti Khadijah Market.

  • If you're looking to explore another major stop in Malaysia, consider Kuala Lumpur, roughly 290 kilometres south-east of George Town. Petronas Twin Towers, Sky Terrace KL Tower and Warisan Merdeka Tower are among the biggest draws.

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