In Malaysia, there are several international airports , one of which is on Penang Island (Penang International Airport or Penang Bayan Lepas International Airport). It occupies the third place (after Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu ) for the workload in the country and is located 15 km from the historical center of the island.
general information
The air harbor has international IATA codes: PEN and ICAO: WMKP. Most airliners from Southeast Asia (Hong Kong, Bangkok, Singapore and other countries) come here, as well as domestic shipments from Kuala Lumpur , Langkawi , Kinabalu , etc.. Passenger traffic here is more than 4 million people per year, and the cargo was fixed at 147057 tons. This figure is constantly increasing.
Penang Airport in Malaysia has three terminals (for the transportation of people only one is used), the length of the runway is 3352 m. In 2009 the airport stopped coping with a large number of passengers and cargo, and about 58 million dollars was allocated for its reconstruction.
Airlines
The most popular airlines serving the air harbor are:
- Firefly;
- AirAsia;
- Malaysia Airlines;
- China Southern Airlines;
- Thai Airways;
- Wings Air.
They cover 27 different flight routes and make 286 flights a week. Very often, domestic air services are equal in price (with all fees) with travel by bus. For example, for a plane ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Penang, you will pay about $ 16 (travel time takes 45 minutes), and for a bus - $ 10 (the journey lasts about 6 hours).
What is at Penang Airport in Malaysia?
On the territory of the air harbor there are:
- Information office, which is located in the arrival hall. Here, passengers will be able to get any advice from looking for luggage before booking a parking space.
- Souvenir shops, pharmacy and duty-free shops, where you can buy a variety of goods.
- Restaurants and cafes, where you can refresh yourself.
- Travel agencies and representatives of Malaysian mobile operators.
- Currency exchange.
- Medical aid for emergency and emergency situations.
Its passengers are invited to visit the business center, where you can use fax, telephone, free Internet or printer. At the airport, both the usual waiting room and the VIP operate. In the latter it is allowed to be the one who travels first class or has a gold credit card.
Penang Airport in Malaysia offers facilities for people with disabilities:
- specialized toilets;
- lifts;
- ramps;
- Parking spaces, which are as close as possible to the terminal.
If such a person travels alone, the staff of the institution will help him to move. Such a service must be ordered in advance.
How to get there?
The most cost-effective way to get to Penang airport is public transport . The stop is on the left side of the main entrance to the terminal. Here there are several buses:
- №401Е follows to Georgedzhatun, the interval between transport makes half an hour;
- No. 102 goes to the beach, called Batu Ferringhi , every hour;
- No. 306 goes to the city center.
The ticket costs about $ 0.5. Buses run from 06:00 in the morning until 11:30 pm. From here you can also take a taxi. The parking lot is near the entrance to the terminal, and the order booth is inside. In the latter case, airport employees help you make a call and give out the counterfoil to the trip with a map of the area.
Local drivers serve passengers both by appointment and by meter. The average cost of a trip to the city is about $ 7, and to Georgetown - $ 9.
You can also rent a car at the Penang airport in Malaysia. To do this you will need international class rights and a credit card. The choice of transport here is limited, so the order of the car should be done in advance (via the Internet).
Long-term and short-term parking is available on the territory of the air harbor. In total, there are 800 seats. The cost per day is $ 5.5, the first 30 minutes will cost you $ 0.1, and then charged at $ 0.2 per hour.
From the airport you can reach the cities of Bayan Baru (distance is 6 km), Pulau Bethong (about 11 km), Tanjung Tokong (24 km).