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7,152 Km
8 hour 50 min
Penang Intl. Airport

Transportation to Tabuk Airport from the City Center

Taxi

Taxi and Uber are the most popular way of transportation in Tabuk city center, both by tourists and locals. As for getting to Tabuk Regional Airport, you can find numerous taxi companies in the city center, as well as ask for one from your hotel. Taxi prices may vary in several terms like distance, whether it’s day or night, on Sundays, and due to your baggage. Generally, taxi prices start from 15-20 USD.

Rental Car

There are many rental car companies in Tabuk, where you can rent a car or private shuttles for transportation or get around the city center. On average, a rental car in Tabuk city center costs around 35-45 USD per day, but prices can change according to car type, duration of rent, mileage, etc. If you are planning to rent a car to get to Tabuk Regional Airport, do not forget to ask if you can leave the car at the airport before your ride.

Hotel Shuttles

Hotel shuttles are the best options for transportation to Tabuk Regional Airport, especially when you travel with baggage and certainly in large groups. Besides you can avoid the hustle of arranging a ride for the last minute before your flight. For this reason, you can get in touch with hotels that provide shuttle services from and to the airport, share your flight time, and ask whether they charge for this service.

Last Updated: 21 Mar 2023

Transportation to Penang City Center from 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.

Last Updated: 23 Oct 2017

Frequently Asked Questions

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Which airports can I use for Tabuk-Penang flights?

For Tabuk-Penang flights, you can use Red Sea International Airport, Tabuk Regional - Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz  Airport as departure airport, and Penang Intl. Airport for arrival.

How many kilometers is the flight distance from Tabuk-Penang and how long does the flight take?

The flight distance between Tabuk-Penang is 7152 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 8 hour 50 minutes.

Which day is the most convenient for Tabuk-Penang flights?

When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Tabuk-Penang flights is Tuesday.

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