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      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Penang Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $234. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      George Town.$234 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct, returning Thu, 15 Oct.Return flight with AirAsia and Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Penang on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $234, select.
      George Town.$239 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Sep, returning Tue, 22 Sep.Return flight with AirAsia and Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Penang on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $239, select.
      George Town.$244 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with AirAsia and Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Penang on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $244, select.
      George Town.$254 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Penang on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $254, select.
      George Town.$255 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Penang on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $255, select.
      George Town.$257 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 Jan, returning Tue, 19 Jan.Return flight with AirAsia and Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Penang on Tue, 19 Jan, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $257, select.
      George Town.$259 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep, returning Sat, 26 Sep.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Penang on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $259, select.
      George Town.$261 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct, returning Tue, 20 Oct.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Penang on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $261, select.
      George Town.$270 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Penang on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $270, select.
      George Town.$271 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Nov, returning Fri, 27 Nov.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Penang on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $271, select.
      George Town.$272 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Feb, returning Wed, 10 Feb.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Sat, 6 Feb, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Penang on Wed, 10 Feb, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $272, select.
      George Town.$273 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Jul, returning Thu, 8 Jul.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Thu, 1 Jul, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Penang on Thu, 8 Jul, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $273, select.
      George Town.$277 per passenger.Departing Fri, 8 Jan, returning Sun, 10 Jan.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Fri, 8 Jan, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Penang on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $277, select.
      George Town.$277 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Apr, returning Tue, 6 Apr.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Sat, 3 Apr, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Penang on Tue, 6 Apr, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $277, select.
      George Town.$278 per passenger.Departing Fri, 21 May, returning Mon, 24 May.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Fri, 21 May, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Penang on Mon, 24 May, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $278, select.
      George Town.$280 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Wed, 2 Dec.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Penang on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $280, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Penang

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Ho Chi Minh City to Penang flights are currently cheapest in October.
      Sep
      from $239
      Oct
      from $234
      Nov
      from $271
      Dec
      from $280
      Jan
      from $257
      Feb
      from $272
      Mar
      from $359
      Apr
      from $277
      May
      from $278
      Jun
      from $287
      Jul
      from $273
      Aug
      from $455

      Direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Penang

      AirAsia

      Ho Chi Minh City to Penang: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from Ho Chi Minh City 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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      from $234
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      Alor Setar

      86km from central George Town
      from $371
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      Ho Chi Minh City to George Town: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found$234
      Cheapest month to flyOctober
      Average flight time1 hr, 45 mins
      Most popular airlineAirAsia
      Average flights per week8

      Finding cheap flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Penang: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Penang is $234. 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.
      1 hour and 45 minutes is the average flight time from Ho Chi Minh City to Penang.
      AirAsia flies direct from Ho Chi Minh City to Penang.
      As of September 2026, there are 8 flights per week flying from Ho Chi Minh City to Penang.
      The cheapest month to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Penang is usually October.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Penang Airport on Tuesday, 13 October 2026.
      Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 45 minutes.
      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.

      Travelling from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to Penang Airport (PEN): what you need to know

      • Around 1 hour 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Penang Airport.

      • George Town is one hour ahead of Ho Chi Minh City and observes the UTC+8 timezone.

      • Take your pick of seven weekly Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Penang Airport flights. The 13:30 departure with AirAsia is the earliest available. AirAsia operates the last service of the day at 13:35.

      • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your SGN to PEN flight.

      • Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.

      • AirAsia is your gateway to discovering George Town (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Malaysia!). Browse the direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Penang Airport offered by this popular airline.

      • The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is AirAsia.

      • The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for SGN to PEN flights is AirAsia.

      • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Penang Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between SGN and PEN:

        • Kuala Lumpur International Airport

        • Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport

        • Singapore Changi Airport

      Handy information about Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)

      • 61% of flights leaving from Ho Chi Minh City Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.

      • Ho Chi Minh City Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Ho Chi Minh City. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

      • Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.

      • Have an early flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Penang Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near SGN:

      Arriving at Penang Airport (PEN)

      Getting from Penang Airport (PEN) to central George Town

      • Penang Airport to the centre of George Town has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.

      • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 55 minutes.

      When to fly to Penang Airport (PEN)

      • The quietest month for a flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Penang Airport is March, while April is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to George Town based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.

      • Book your flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Penang Airport for March if you want to go to George Town during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 33ºC.

      • If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SGN to PEN in January. Average temperatures are between 23ºC and 31ºC then.

      Explore more of Malaysia

      • George Town has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Malaysia waiting to be explored. Around 225 kilometres east of George Town, a visit to Kota Bharu will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like 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. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Petronas Twin Towers, Sky Terrace KL Tower and Warisan Merdeka Tower.

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      Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.