Popular Airport | Essendon Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 8 hour 20 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 6663 Km |
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Cheapest Penang to Melbourne Flight Tickets
Transportation to Airport from Penang City Center
Penang Intl. Airport
Taxi, private shuttle, hotel shuttle, car rental and motorcycle are among the means of transportation that passengers can use to reach Penang International Airport from the city center. Buses are among the most budget-friendly alternatives among these vehicles, and there is also a free internet connection on airport buses. However, buses offer service at certain hours, and those traveling outside these hours may need other alternatives such as taxis. You can travel to Penang International Airport from the city center by using taxis at any time you want. Those, who will use taxis for traveling to the airport, should pay attention to the drivers who demand too much for this route. You can get information about the average costs of traveling from your hotel to the airport and other important places in the region by taxi and negotiate with taxi drivers in Penang accordingly.
Taxi
The cost of traveling from the city center to Penang International Airport is about 40 Malaysian Ringgit. While traveling to the airport from the city center by using a taxi, you can talk to the driver before getting on the taxi and learn how much you will pay for this transportation. In Penang, taxi drivers may ask higher amounts especially from foreign tourists. From your hotel, you can get information about the average cost of traveling to Penang International Airport by using a taxi. Taxis are not normally too expensive, but it is useful to be careful about situations such as foreign tourists may be charged higher amounts. If you have heavy luggage or traveling with 3-4 passengers from the center to Penang Airport, you may want a larger vehicle.
Motorcycle
In Penang, motorcycles are among the practical alternatives that are often preferred both in the city and for the transportation to the airport. You can rent a motorcycle at an affordable price like 24 Malaysian Ringgit daily and leave it at the motorcycle rental office in the terminal when you arrive at the airport. When renting a motorcycle, you may be asked to show your documents such as passport and pay a certain amount of deposit.
Ferry
It is possible to reach many points by using ferries from places such as Butterworth or Weld Quay where there are also bus and train stations. After getting off the ferry, you can travel to Penang International Airport and save time by using a taxi or other alternative means of transportation. Ticket prices of ferries are around 1.20 Malaysian Ringgit in the region. Keep in mind that you may have to pay for ferries and other public transportation vehicles in Penang by using the country's currency.
Car Rental
There are many international rental companies in Penang such as Alamo, AVIS, Enterprise and Hertz. You can reach Penang International Airport in about 30 minutes by renting a car in Penang city center. Car rental companies usually offer service between 08:00 am and 09:00 pm. You can also find other companies offering service at late hours. You can get information about renting a car in Penang by reaching the AVIS car rental office in the region by calling +60 04 643 9633.
Airport Information
Penang International Airport, which welcomes flights organized from important centers of the region such as Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and Singapore, is one of the three busiest airports of Malaysia. Located 16 kilometers away from George Town, which is the state capital of Penang, the airport is used as a connection point for many centers located in Southeast Asia. Pearl Island Golf and Country Club are located near the airport which offers a very modern atmosphere with check-in desks, waiting rooms, baggage reclaim areas. These places are at the service of travelers who want to play golf before or after their flights. You can use Penang International Airport for traveling to Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan and the Philippines. At the airport, you can try tastes specific to Southeast Asia or buy souvenirs that will remind you Penang. You can also benefit from the parking service offered to the passengers of Penang Airport.
Transportation to Melbourne City Center from Airport
Avalon Airport
Melbourne International Airport is 25 kilometers from the city center. You can reach Melbourne with a connected flight from Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Abu Dhabi.
Commuting with public transportation is very easy in Melbourne, as the system is operating very regularly. From Melbourne Airport you can reach the city center by bus, taxi, or renting a car.
Airport Services
There is a 24 hour public shuttle service from the airport to the city center. You can easily reach the city center with these cars departing every 10 minutes from the stops at the terminal exit.
Bus
You can use public buses that operate 24 hours a day to reach the city center. The buses depart on time and thus prevent you from wasting time. The buses carry the name of the region. To get to the city center you can take the buses to Metropolitan, Eastside, Tullamarine.
Taxi
Taxi is another option to reach the city. By choosing taking a taxi you can reach the city quickly and comfortably. But it is more expensive than other options. You also need to make a prepayment if you plan to use the taxi at night hours (10 pm to 5 am). It is useful to know that.
Car Rental
You can rent the car you want from companies like Avis, Budget,and Europcar. You can rent your car with or without driver. If you want to earn time, you can rent your car online before your journey starts. Doing this would also avoid any problems at the airport.
Melbourne Airport
The passengers arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport can easily get to the city center from the airport by using public transportation vehicles or a taxi. You can also rent a car from the car rental offices located in the terminal or reach the city center by taking a taxi just in front of the airport. SkyBus express buses are another comfortable, affordable and fast option to consider as an alternative to taxi, car rental or public buses.
One of the easiest and most comfortable ways to get to the center from the airport is taxi which you can find at the exits of all terminals of Melbourne Airport. Airport taxi fares may vary depending on the day, time and route you are traveling to. You can also benefit from different taxi pricing by making a reservation in advance. When you get on the taxi, you can demand a taxi receipt from the driver at the end of your journey. In this way, you can easily get in contact with the driver if you forget something in the taxi. You can make the payment for Melbourne Tullamarine Airport taxis in cash or by credit and debit card. If you are planning to use your credit card or bank card in the city, you can contact your bank to bring them into use. You can also rent a taxi by making a reservation in advance. In this way, especially if you are planning to stay in the city for a long time, you can make a significant amount of profit.
SkyBus
From Melbourne Tullamarine Airport you can directly get to the center using SkyBus services. These buses depart from in front of the airport terminal and carry passengers to many points in Melbourne city center. You can travel to the city center with these buses carrying passengers for 24 hours a day including official holidays. You can also travel in St Kilda direction from the morning to the evening. You can buy your ticket as one way or roundtrip, but if you are traveling with your family, you can buy family tickets also covering children.
Car Rental
You can get to the city center by renting a car from the Melbourne Airport in a very comfortable way. You can quickly rent your car from the car rental offices such as AVIS, Budget, Europcar, Thrifty and Redspot located on the first floor of the airport. If you would like to make a reservation in advance for renting a car, you can contact AVIS from outside of Australia by dialing +61 3 9338 1800 or you can get in contact with Budget by dialing +61 3 9241 6366. If you want to prefer other companies, you can contact Europcar by calling 1300 13 13 90 or Hertz by calling +61 3 9338 4044 for getting information about renting procedures and make your reservation. In order to rent your car without having any problem, it is enough to have your international driver's license and travel documents with you. Please note that you may need to make a reservation in advance to rent a car during the summer months and other crowded seasons.
Bus
Passengers who want to come to the center from the airport by using a more economical and affordable vehicle can use public buses. The bus route 901, which you get on from the stops near the terminal, is carrying passengers in the direction of Frankston. You can call the number 1800 800 007 to get information about bus routes 478, 479 and 482 departing from the stops outside the terminal T4. By calling this number, you can get information about the buses that you can use to get to the city center from the Melbourne Airport.
Helicopter
There is also a chance to come from the airport to the city center of by renting a helicopter. The helicopters carry their passengers from the airport to many destinations in Melbourne city center and throughout Victoria. For helicopters with which you can travel quickly and without being caught in traffic you can make a reservation for helicopter transfer after getting information from the number +613 8587 9700. The amount you will pay for this service is higher when compared to many other vehicles, but you can consider helicopter transfer as the fastest and most enjoyable travel.
