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Penang
A UNESCO-listed melting pot where crumbling colonial shophouses hide some of Southeast Asia's best street food, and ornate Chinese clan temples sit alongside Little India's spice traders and hillside colonial grandeur at Penang Hill.
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from฿2,29630% below avg
May 2026
Quick Facts: Penang in May
- Cheapest fare
- ฿2,296
- Cheapest month
- May
- Airlines
- 1 carriers
- Flight time
- ~1h 45m
- Non-stop
- Direct flights available
- Avg temperature
- 28°C
- Climate
- Hot
- Distance
- 0 km
A UNESCO-listed melting pot where crumbling colonial shophouses hide some of Southeast Asia's best street food, and ornate Chinese clan temples sit alongside Little India's spice traders and hillside colonial grandeur at Penang Hill.
Best May Deals
Fri, May 15
Steal฿2,296฿3,296
-30%
Thai AirAsiaMon, May 18
Steal฿2,296฿3,296
-30%
Thai AirAsiaSat, May 16
Steal฿2,296฿3,296
-30%
Thai AirAsiaSat, May 23
Steal฿2,296฿3,296
-30%
Thai AirAsiaSun, May 17
Steal฿2,296฿3,296
-30%
Thai AirAsiaThu, May 21
Steal฿2,296฿3,296
-30%
Thai AirAsiaWed, May 20
Steal฿2,296฿3,296
-30%
Thai AirAsiaThu, May 14
Steal฿2,459฿3,296
-25%
Thai AirAsiaWed, May 13
Steal฿2,493฿3,296
-24%
Thai AirAsiaSun, May 24
Steal฿2,569฿3,296
-22%
Thai AirAsiaMay Price Intelligence
How Penang prices compare in May 2026
฿2,296฿4,396
Best in May
฿2,296
May avg
฿3,195
May median
฿2,296
May p90
฿4,396
Daily Price Trend
Cheapest fares for each day of May 2026
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May 2026 Price Calendar
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Plan Around a Holiday
Holidays in May 2026
About Penang
ClimateAvg 28°C · 0°–0°C
27°Jan
28°Feb
28°Mar
28°Apr
28°May
28°Jun
28°Jul
28°Aug
27°Sep
27°Oct
27°Nov
27°Dec
Things to Do
🍜Street Food Paradise🏛UNESCO Heritage🎨Street Art⛩Temples & Shrines🏖Tropical Beaches🌿National Park🍜Street food tours🚶Heritage walks🏖Beach days🥾Penang Hill hike🎨Street art hunting🍜Street Food Paradise🏛UNESCO Heritage🎨Street Art⛩Temples & Shrines🏖Tropical Beaches🌿National Park🍜Street food tours🚶Heritage walks🏖Beach days🥾Penang Hill hike🎨Street art hunting🍜Street Food Paradise🏛UNESCO Heritage🎨Street Art⛩Temples & Shrines🏖Tropical Beaches🌿National Park🍜Street food tours🚶Heritage walks🏖Beach days🥾Penang Hill hike🎨Street art hunting
Food & Drink
🍜Char kway teow🍲Assam laksa🍛Nasi kandar🍧Cendol🥟Dim sum🍜Char kway teow🍲Assam laksa🍛Nasi kandar🍧Cendol🥟Dim sum🍜Char kway teow🍲Assam laksa🍛Nasi kandar🍧Cendol🥟Dim sum
Culture
🕌Multicultural harmony⛩Chinese clan houses🕌Kapitan Keling Mosque🛕Little India🎭Puppet & shadow play🕌Multicultural harmony⛩Chinese clan houses🕌Kapitan Keling Mosque🛕Little India🎭Puppet & shadow play🕌Multicultural harmony⛩Chinese clan houses🕌Kapitan Keling Mosque🛕Little India🎭Puppet & shadow play
History
🏛British colonial port📜Straits Settlements era🚢Trading hub legacy⛩Chinese diaspora heritage🏛British colonial port📜Straits Settlements era🚢Trading hub legacy⛩Chinese diaspora heritage🏛British colonial port📜Straits Settlements era🚢Trading hub legacy⛩Chinese diaspora heritage
Getting Around
🚌RapidPenang buses🛺Grab ride-hailing🚢Ferry to Butterworth✈Penang International Airport🚌RapidPenang buses🛺Grab ride-hailing🚢Ferry to Butterworth✈Penang International Airport🚌RapidPenang buses🛺Grab ride-hailing🚢Ferry to Butterworth✈Penang International Airport
Nightlife
🍺Craft beer scene on Armenian St🎶Live music at Love Lane🍸Rooftop bars🌃Night markets🍺Craft beer scene on Armenian St🎶Live music at Love Lane🍸Rooftop bars🌃Night markets🍺Craft beer scene on Armenian St🎶Live music at Love Lane🍸Rooftop bars🌃Night markets
Family Friendly
🎨Street art exploration🚂Penang Hill funicular🐢Turtle Beach🦋Entopia Butterfly Farm🎨Street art exploration🚂Penang Hill funicular🐢Turtle Beach🦋Entopia Butterfly Farm🎨Street art exploration🚂Penang Hill funicular🐢Turtle Beach🦋Entopia Butterfly Farm
Airlines to Penang in May
FAQ about Penang in May
What is the cheapest flight from Bangkok to Penang?
The cheapest flight we've found from Bangkok to Penang is ฿2,296. Prices change frequently, so check back often for the latest deals.
What is the average flight price from Bangkok to Penang?
The average price for flights from Bangkok to Penang is around ฿3,195. You can save up to 28% by booking the cheapest available deal.
When is the best time to fly from Bangkok to Penang?
Based on current prices, May 2026 offers some of the best deals from Bangkok to Penang. Check the month-by-month breakdown on this page for the cheapest times to fly.
Are there direct flights from Bangkok to Penang?
Availability of direct flights depends on the season and airline. Use the "Direct" filter on our search page to find non-stop flights from Bangkok to Penang.