Travelling from Penang Airport (PEN) to Bali (Denpasar) Airport (DPS): what you need to know
George Town and Denpasar follow the same timezone, UTC+8.
To ensure you catch your PEN to DPS flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month like April? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Penang Airport to Bali (Denpasar) Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between PEN and DPS:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Soekarno-Hatta Airport
Handy information about Penang Airport (PEN)
68% of flights that take off from Penang Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Penang Airport is around 16 kms (10 miles) from central George Town. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Penang Airport to Bali (Denpasar) Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near PEN:
Arriving at Bali (Denpasar) Airport (DPS)
Book a hotel near DPS if you're taking a late Penang Airport to Bali (Denpasar) Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Bali (Denpasar) Airport rental car and explore Denpasar and beyond with your own wheels. Eazy, EasyRentBulgaria and TRAC Astra Rent A Car are leading providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Bali (Denpasar) Airport around four weeks ahead.
Getting from Bali (Denpasar) Airport (DPS) to central Denpasar
From Bali (Denpasar) Airport, Denpasar is approximately 13 kms (8 miles) away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes around 1 hour if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Bali (Denpasar) Airport (DPS)
July is the busiest month for flights from Penang Airport to Bali (Denpasar) Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Denpasar in March.
The warmest month in Denpasar is March, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Penang Airport to Bali (Denpasar) Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
August has average temperatures of between 21ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from PEN to DPS sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Indonesia
Surabaya is just one of the many cities in Indonesia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Denpasar. Around 306 kms (190 miles) away to the north-west, its best attractions include Monkasel (Submarine Monument), Ampel Mosque and Batu Batu Kenjeran Beach.
Around 290 kms (180 miles) west of Denpasar, Malang is another essential stop in Indonesia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Bromo Holiday, bromoindonesia.id and Firefly Park.