Penang Airport Public Transport, GRAB and E-hailing Collection Point

Penang Airport Public Transport

Passengers traveling to or from Penang International Airport have multiple transportation options, including taxis, e-hailing services like Grab, and three bus routes offering convenient access to the capital city. The Rapid Penang bus services have a dedicated counter on the ground level of the arrivals hall, where passengers can purchase tickets for bus line U401 at a cost of approximately RM2.00 - RM3.00.

The airport is served by Rapid Penang Bus routes 102, 401, and 401E, which have stops directly at the terminal building. Rapid Penang Route 102, relaunched on March 15, 2010, connects the airport to the popular beach area of Batu Ferringhi. This bus route makes several stops along the way until it reaches KOMTAR, a central hub in George Town. From there, it's just a 5 to 10-minute walk to hotels like the Tune Hotel. However, due to the multiple stops, the service can be slower compared to other modes of transport.

Taxis

Airport taxis, identifiable by their white color, operate on a prepaid coupon system. Passengers are advised to purchase a coupon at the taxi counters located in the arrivals hall before proceeding to the taxi stands. The taxi driver will issue a counterfoil to confirm the transaction once the passenger has been safely transported to their destination. This system provides reassurance to foreign travelers, eliminating concerns about negotiating the correct fare due to language barriers.

It's important to note that city taxis are not permitted to pick up passengers at the airport. The taxi fare is determined by the destination and divided into seven different zones. For example, Zone 1 costs around RM20, Zone 2 is approximately RM30, and Zone 5 (George Town) is about RM50. Between 12:00 am and 6:00 am, a 50% surcharge is applied to taxi services regardless of the destination.

GRAB / Other e-Hailing Services

The Airport Management has allocated a complimentary waiting area for e-Hailing / Grab drivers at its landside which is just 5 minutes away from the terminal before picking up their passengers. To reach the e-hailing pickup point at Penang International Airport, exit Door 1 from the arrival hall, cross the road to the Multilevel Car Park, enter the building, turn right, and walk towards the designated e-hailing area to meet your Grab car.

A ride from Penang Airport to George Town costs around RM30 (depends on traffic conditions), whereas a regular taxi is about RM50. The airport bus is a cheaper option at roughly RM3 but takes significantly longer.

For passengers arriving from various locations on the mainland, there are direct taxi and e-hailing services available between Penang Sentral and Penang International Airport, providing convenient transportation options.

The proposed Penang Airport LRT Station will connect the Airport from Komtar Transportation Hub. It is located outside the terminal building of the Penang International Airport. The proposed Penang Airport LRT Station is expected to complete and start operation on a later date.