Transportation from City Center to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport
For those who want to go to Philippines Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport from the city center, there are jeepney, bus or taxi options. By using these vehicles, it is possible to reach Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport via different routes.
There is a 7 km distance between the city center and the airport. Buses serving on different routes are priced according to their service quality. Transportation to the airport by bus varies between 30 minutes and 2 hours, depending on the traffic density.
In the Philippines, minibuses made from old American buses are called 'jeepneys' and these vehicles are widely used in urban transportation. Jeepneys also provide transportation between the airport and Baclatran.
Taxi and car rental service is another option between the city center and the airport. However, the traffic density should not be forgotten.
Transportation from Penang International Airport to City Center
One of the busiest airports in Malaysia, Penang International Airport is located on Penang Island near Bayan Lepas, 18 km south of downtown Georgetown. Although the facility, which was built in 1935, was destroyed by the wars, it has been renovated many times since 1970 and enlarged by adding new buildings. Domestic and international flights are organized from the airport to destinations such as Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Knokke Het Zoute, Jakarta, Banda Aceh, Bangkok, Surabaya, Langkawi, Malacca and Phuket. Options for transportation from Penang International Airport to the city center:
Bus
It is possible to use Rapid Penang buses to reach the city center from Penang International Airport. Buses operating between 06.30 and 23.00 depart from the terminal exit every half hour.
Taxi
It is possible to reach the city center from Penang International Airport by taxis located at the arrivals exit. All taxis have taximeters and the fares vary according to the region you are going to. With the coupon you will get from the terminal, the journey to the city center of Georgetown, which is 18 km away, costs 40-60 RM and takes 25-30 minutes depending on the traffic. The taxi ride to Batu Ferringhi, which is 30 km away, takes an average of 1 hour and costs 80-90 RM.
Rent a car
There are 14 car rental companies' offices at Penang International Airport. By renting a vehicle of your choice through these companies, you can make both your transportation to the city center and your entire trip more comfortable.
Transportation from City Center to Penang International Airport
One of the busiest airports in Malaysia, Penang International Airport is located on Penang Island near Bayan Lepas, 18 km south of downtown Georgetown. Although the facility, which was built in 1935, was destroyed by the wars, it has been renovated many times since 1970 and enlarged by adding new buildings. Domestic and international flights are organized from the airport to destinations such as Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Knokke Het Zoute, Jakarta, Banda Aceh, Bangkok, Surabaya, Langkawi, Malacca and Phuket.
The airport, which has a single two-storey terminal building, has an arrivals terminal on the ground floor and an outgoing passenger terminal on the second floor. There are many restaurants and cafes in the terminal, as well as a duty-free shop for both arriving and departing passengers. There are 3 baggage claim belts in the arrivals terminal. Both short-term and long-term parking spaces are available in the parking area just outside Penang Airport. In the parking area where the first hour is free, there is a charge of RM 2 per hour up to 24 hours. You need to make the payment from the auto-payment machines outside the Penang Airport arrival hall before exiting the parking lot. Options for transportation from the city center to Penang International Airport:
Bus
It is possible to use the 401E bus line from the city center to Penang International Airport. You can reach the airport in an average of 1 hour and 45 minutes with buses departing from Jetty, Pangkalan Weld station every 30 minutes. Buses operate between 06.30 and 23.00.
Taxi
It is possible to get taxi services at central points in Georgetown and Penang Island. Although taxis have taxi meters, prices vary from region to region. Transportation from Georgetown city center to Penang International Airport costs RM 50 on average and the journey can take 25-30 minutes depending on traffic. The taxi ride from Batu Ferringhi, which is 30 km away, takes an average of one hour and fares can vary between RM 80-90.