Penang International Airport
Penang International Airport (IATA: PEN, ICAO: WMKP), previously known as Bayan Lepas International Airport, is situated in the Bayan Lepas area of Penang, Malaysia. The airport is located 16 km (9.9 mi) south of George Town, the capital city of Penang.
Penang International Airport is a medium-sized airport with good connections
to major cities in South East Asia. The airport serves as the main airport for
the northern region of Malaysia.
With the combined attractions of tourism and business, Penang International
Airport is consistently being upgraded to cater to the increasing traffic
demand. Passengers arriving or departing from the north will have a view of
George Town, Butterworth, and both the Penang Bridge and the Second Penang
Bridge.
Waiting times for check-in and baggage claims are relatively short compared to
other larger regional airports. The airport is not crowded and basic facilities
are available for users.
The airport is the northern hub of two local low-cost carriers, namely Firefly
and AirAsia. Among the international airlines provide services to this Airport
are SilkAir, Jetstar Asia Airways, Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways, China Airlines,
Indonesia AirAsia, Scoot and etc.
Facilities
Penang International Airport has 64 check-in desks and 11 gates, 12 aerobridges and three luggage claim belts. The terminal building houses various restaurants, boutiques and shops, as well as premium passenger lounges.
Transportation
Bus: Rapid Penang has provided five bus routes to and from Penang
International Airport, connecting the airport with various parts of Penang
Island.
Taxi: Taxi counters are located inside the airport near the arrivals hall. The
fare is charged based on the distance. This is a pre-paid taxi service with
coupon issue at the taxi counter before proceed to the taxi stand outside the
terminal.
Fast Facts
IATA Airport Code: PEN
ICAO Code: WMKP
Contact Information: Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Bayan Lepas, 11900 Bayan
Lepas, Penang, Malaysia. Tel: +604 643 4411
Airlines operating to and from the airport: AirAsia, Firefly, SilkAir, Jetstar Asia Airways, Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways,
Cathay Pacific, China Airlines,
Indonesia AirAsia, Scoot and etc.
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