| Popular Airport | Penang Intl. Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 2 hour |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 1627 Km |
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Although the distance between the city center and Brunei International Airport is only 4 kilometers, taxis are known to be expensive vehicles for this route. For this reason, you can use the buses that offer service until the evening hours while traveling to Brunei International Airport from the city center or you can also take advantage of renting a car for a comfortable transportation.
In Brunei, taxis are among the vehicles that you can use to reach the airport for 24 hours. The average cost of traveling to Brunei International Airport by taxi is 25 Brunei Dollars. If you want to travel by paying less, you can find other passengers and share your taxi with them. In this way, you can travel more budget-friendly and comfortably.
You can travel to Brunei International Airport in approximately 30 minutes by using one of the bus routes 23, 24, 36 and 38 that depart from the city center. The ticket prices of the bus tickets are very affordable compared to taxis. You can get information about the stops of the buses from your hotel or you can ask anyone walking on the road where the bus stops are located. Buses in the country are generally crowded; therefore, they are not preferred by some visitors. However, if you need to come to the airport in the daytime, you can travel to the airport in an affordable way by using these vehicles and save money.
You can also travel to Brunei International Airport by benefitting from the car rental services offered by different companies such as AVIS, Elsie, Roseraya and Hertz. Renting a car is an ideal alternative especially for the passengers who want to save time and come to the airport quickly and catch their flight. If you want to deliver your car at the terminal of Brunei International Airport before boarding the plane, you can get information by phone or by coming to the car rental office.
Hotels such as Orchid Garden Hotel, Badi'ah Hotel, Palm Garden Hotel, the Capital Residence Suites Times Hotel and Rizqun International Hotel can offer direct shuttle service between the airport and the city center. To use the shuttles, you can contact your hotel in advance and make a reservation for a shuttle to travel to Brunei International Airport from your hotel. The shuttles carry passengers directly from their hotels to Brunei International Airport. In this way, you can have a comfortable travel and reach your destination in a short time.
Brunei International Airport is located just a few kilometers outside the city. It is easy to reach the airport. You can purchase gifts, duty free products, chocolates, perfumes or small accessories from the shops located at the airport. You can also withdraw money from the ATM, exchange money from the foreign exchange office or spend your time by relaxing in the private passenger lounges at the airport. Passengers arriving at Brunei International Airport by car can benefit from affordable parking area that can be used for both short and long term. At the airport, cafes and restaurants are at the service of those who want to eat and drink something at Brunei International Airport.
Once you arrive at Penang International Airport, you can reach the city center, which is 16 kilometers away, by buses providing transportation service at reasonable prices as well as you can take advantage of the taxi or car rental options. If you want to take a taxi to reach the city center, make sure that the taximeter is turned on, or you should negotiate with the driver on taxi fare before moving on. Otherwise, taxi drivers may claim higher fares than usual.
The buses that may also offer free wireless internet connection is much more affordable than taxis. If you wish, you can continue your journey with alternative transfer options after arriving at George Town or other areas by bus.
Apart from taxi and bus, you can also take advantage of car rental option as another alternative for transportation from Penang Airport. You can choose from many international car rental companies and pick up your car at the airport. Then you can go on your journey from Penang Airport to the city center following the "city center" signs on the road. Alternatively, you can also rent a motorbike. Please keep in mind that you can leave the motorbike you have rented in the city center without having to return to the airport.
The bus ride is one of the best and economical alternatives to get to the city center from Penang International Airport. It is possible to reach many places such as Victoria Street in George Town by buses departing every 30 minutes. Buses 401, 401E and 401A heading to Komtar and Jetty also depart from the airport every 30 minutes. If you get on bus 401, you can also reach the bus terminal where you can take a bus to many places in Penang. Bus fare for a single passenger is usually around 3 Malaysian Ringgit. Bus fares are generally standard and do not change depending on vehicles. The bus services at Penang Airport start early in the morning and run until 10 pm. Those who would like to get to the city center from Penang Airport after that time should afford to take a taxi and to pay higher fees. You can get the Rapid Penang Tourist Passport, the weekly bus ticket you can use during the week, by paying 20 Malaysian Ringgit.
You need to be especially careful when taking a taxi at Penang International Airport. Some taxi drivers may fool foreign tourists and demand higher fares than usual. You can prefer the airport licensed taxis or offer a pre-determined fare to avoid such a risk. The taxi ride from Penang Airport to the city center approximately costs 40 Malaysian Ringgit. If you are asked for an amount higher than this, you can bargain with the driver for a decent fare or take another taxi.
Renting a motorbike at the airport is also among the affordable transportation alternatives frequently preferred in the area. Motorbike rental fee is around 25 Malaysian Ringgit for 24 hours. You may also be asked to leave a 200-Ringgit deposit when renting a motorbike. Please keep in mind that you can deliver the motorbike you have rented at the airport later at the rental offices located on Penang Road or Chulia Street in the city center.
It is possible to travel around Penang Island and between the places like Weld Quay and Butterworth by ferry after arriving at the city center from the airport. With its train station and bus terminal, Butterworth is also an important transfer point for those who want to travel to nearby cities. The ferry fare is around 1.20 Malaysian Ringgit. This is usually the fixed price and it doesn't change depending on the hours and days.
You can rent a car from the most preferred international car rental companies such as Europcar, AVIS, Alamo, Easycar, Dollar, Budget, and Thrifty at Penang International Airport. If you want to rent a car from AVIS, you can book your car on the internet in advance or call +60 04 643 9633 to make a reservation. You can contact Europcar at +60 13 399 8818 for 24-hour assistance and also book your car in advance. Car rental option also offers a great opportunity for visitors who would like to see the natural and historical beauties of Penang. Once you pick up your car at Penang International Airport, you can deliver the car at one of the rental offices in the city, or leave it at the offices in the airport terminal building if you return to the airport. The offices of AVIS and other car rental companies at Penang International Airport usually provide service between 8 am and 9 pm.
