Travelling from Bali (Denpasar) Airport (DPS) to Penang Airport (PEN): what you need to know
Denpasar and George Town are in the UTC+8 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
To ensure you catch your DPS to PEN flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bali (Denpasar) Airport to Penang Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between DPS and PEN:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Soekarno-Hatta Airport
Handy information about Bali (Denpasar) Airport (DPS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Bali (Denpasar) Airport, data shows 72% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Bali (Denpasar) Airport from central Denpasar, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to DPS? If you're catching an early flight from Bali (Denpasar) Airport to Penang Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Penang Airport (PEN)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Bali (Denpasar) Airport to Penang Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PEN instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Penang Airport rental car. Book your wheels from ASIA CAR, Paradise or Hawk and discover more of George Town and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Penang Airport about four weeks before your travel date.
When to fly to Penang Airport (PEN)
April is the most popular month for flights from Bali (Denpasar) Airport to Penang Airport. To skip the crowds, head to George Town in March.
When booking your flight from Bali (Denpasar) Airport to Penang Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in George Town, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC to 33ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 23ºC and 31ºC. Look for cheap tickets from DPS to PEN around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kota Bharu is just one of the many cities in Malaysia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of George Town. Around 225 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Istana Negeri Kelantan, Museum Of Islamic Culture and Siti Khadijah Market.
Around 290 kilometres south-east of George Town, Kuala Lumpur is another essential stop in Malaysia. No visit is complete without checking out Petronas Twin Towers, Sky Terrace KL Tower and Warisan Merdeka Tower.