Travelling from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX): what you need to know
Birmingham is eight hours behind George Town and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your PEN to BHX flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Choose a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Penang International Airport to Birmingham International Airport. Dubai Airport is a top stopover on the PEN to BHX route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
$1,893 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Penang International Airport to Birmingham International Airport flight. Return flights start from $1,623. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
To find cheap tickets from PEN to BHX, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Penang International Airport (PEN)
69.54% of flights taking off from Penang International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central George Town to Penang International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Need a handy hotel close to PEN? If you've booked an early flight from Penang International Airport to Birmingham International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Penang International Airport to Birmingham International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BHX instead:
Grab a Birmingham International Airport rental car and explore Birmingham and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Alamo are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Birmingham International Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham
Birmingham International Airport is roughly 24 kilometres from the centre of Birmingham. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
When to fly to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
The quietest month for a flight from Penang International Airport to Birmingham International Airport is January, while June is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Birmingham based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Birmingham is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your flights from Penang International Airport to Birmingham International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from PEN to BHX in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 8ºC on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Birmingham. Around 161 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.
If you're eager to discover another corner of United Kingdom, consider Bristol, about 121 kilometres south-west of Birmingham. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are key highlights.