Popular Airport | Penang Intl. Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 2 hour 50 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 2280 Km |
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Cheapest Denpasar-Bali to Penang Flight Tickets
Transportation to Airport from Denpasar-Bali City Center
Ngurah Rai Intl. Airport
Denpasar, which is one of Bali's most popular tourist destinations, is home to the third busiest airport of Indonesia as well. The airport usually performs flight to destinations such as Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Hong Kong, which are often referred to as large and crowded centers of the region.
At Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport you can also do some shopping before or after your flight or spend time in private passenger lounges in addition to many other services. It is also very easy to reach the airport from the center of Denpasar and tourist attractions. After determining your priorities such as comfort or reasonable prices, you can easily get to Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport from Denpasar by selecting a vehicle suitable for you.
You can arrive at Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport, which connects Denpasar to the world, after a travel of about 20 minutes with a taxi, the first alternative you can choose to get to the airport from the city center. Other alternatives you can use to get to the airport are car rental and hotel shuttle services.
Taxi
You can easily get to the airport by finding a taxi on central locations of Denpasar. In Denpasar, taxis usually operate with fixed fares and they usually do not make any discount. However, it is also possible to travel more economically especially during the seasons when they are not too many visitors.
During busy seasons, the chance of bargaining is much less. You need to pay 105.000 rupiah from Batubulan to the airport, 100.000 rupiah from Bukit to the airport, and approximately 70.000-90.000 rupiah from Denpasar to the airport. Taxis can accept euro and dollar, but it is still a good idea to have some rupiah in your wallet.
Car Rental
Like in many parts of Bali, renting a car in Denpasar is a great option passengers can choose for a comfortable and quick travel. There are car rental companies at the airport or in the city center. You can visit one of these companies to rent a suitable car. Europcar, Hertz, AVIS, Budget and Sixt are the most prominent ones among these companies. You can make a reservation online before you take the road. In this way, you can continue your travel by receiving your car from the airport or from the city center without waiting.
The distance between Denpasar and the airport is about 13 kilometers. You can get help from the navigation device and maps in order to cover this distance, or you can easily reach the airport from the center by following the signs.
Hotel Shuttle Services
One of the easiest alternatives to get to the airport from Denpasar and other central parts of the city is using hotel shuttle services. Although not every hotel offers this service, you can contact your hotel beforehand and use airport shuttle services if they offer this service for their customers. Airport services are very comfortable and fast. However, their amount you need to pay may be more expensive compared to alternatives such as taxi and car rental. You can learn the fare of this service from your hotel in advance and the amount you need to pay for each baggage.
Airport Information
Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport, which connects Denpasar and its immediate surrounding to the world, is one of the busiest airports of Indonesia and the region. Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport, shown as the third busiest airport of Indonesia, is very close to the city center. The airport carries a great number of passengers each year.
At the airport, which is located 8 km of the city center, there are a great number of services for passengers. Thanks to these services, passengers can comfortably wait for their flights. There is a duty free and a store where passengers can do shopping. For those passengers who are hungry or want to drink something before the flight, there are restaurants and cafes.
Thanks to wireless internet at the airport, you can perform your online transactions. There are also areas where you can charge your computer and mobile phone.
You can also find massage-related products, which are very popular in Bali, at Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport. These products can also be great gift alternatives for your loved ones.
You will also see the offices of the car rental companies at the airport. By renting a car from one of these companies, you can reach your destination much more easily and comfortably, and then you can deliver your car to the office of the company located at the airport.
Taxis are waiting for their passengers in front of the airport arrival terminal. The airport also has parking areas for those coming with their own cars.
The hotel which is located near Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport is a great alternative to the passengers who want to accommodate near the airport.
At the airport, you can also find ATMs that you can use for performing money transactions and many other services you may need before and after your flight.
Transportation to Penang City Center from Airport
Penang Intl. 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.
Bus
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.
Taxi
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.
Motorbike
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.
Ferry
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.
Rent a car
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.
