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Moving around By Air Penang is easily accessible by air with daily flights from major airports in the country and the region
By Air
Penang is easily accessible by air with daily flights from major airports in the country and the region. Malaysia Airlines operates daily flights between Kuala Lumpur and Penang.
The Penang International Airport is about 20km from the city centre.
Taxis plying the route follow the coupon system which fares between the airport and various destinations in Penang are fixed.
Air-conditioned taxis and limousines charge higher fares.
By road
The opening of the Penang Bridge linking the mainland of Peninsular Malaysia to Penang Island has facilitated driving to Penang.
A charge of RM7 is levied on all classes of cars at the toll plaza in Perai on the mainland. No payment is required for travelling from thi"Island to the mainland.
By Ferry
From Butterworth, it is necessary to take the ferry to Penang Island. The ferry service is available around the clock for both passengers and vehicles. Tickets are purchased at the Butterworth terminal .
By Rail
The journey from Kuaia Lumpur to Butterworth takes approximately six hours. Taking the train is a comfortable way to travel within the country and it affords one the opportunity to see a lot of the countryside.
City Taxis
Most city taxis do not use the meter. Yoy may either insist on the meter being turned on or agree on the price before you move off. Taxis normally charge between RM3 and RM6 for short distances within the city.
Trishaws
A trishaw ride is one of the best ways of seeing Penang. Besides the novelty of travelling in this open-fronted three-wheeled vehicle, trishaws allow visitors the opportunity of doing sights at a more leisurely pace-stopping at any point to snap pictures or buy souvenirs.
City Buses
Penang is served by many buses which ply various routes between the city and other destinations within the island. Fares are charged based on the distance. The main pick-up points are Jeti (Pengkalan Weld/ ferry terminal) and Komtar
Transit Link (White and Red Buses)
1 -Air Itam; 3-Jelutong; 4-Jalan Yeap Chor Ee - Via jallan Perak; 5-Jalan Masjid Negeri via Dhoby Ghaut; 7-Kebun Bunga (Botanical Garden); 8 Penang Hill (From Air Itam via Town); 1O-Kampung Melayu; 11 -Bukit Gelugor via Jalan Masjid Negeri; 12-Jelutong/ Air Itam Village; 91 & 92-Jeti to Air Itam.
Sri Negara (Blue and Yellow Buses)
136-Jeti to Pepper Estate; 137-Jeti to Tanjung Tokong
Hin Bus (Dark Blue Buses)
93-Jeti to Batu Ferringhi/Teluk Bahang
Penaing Yellow Bus
66-Jeti to Batik Pulau; 67-Jeti to Gertak Sanggul; 68 & 69- Jeti to gatu Maung; 77-Jeti to Minden Heights; 78-Jeti to Sungai Ara; 79-Jeti to Air Itam via Paya Terubong; 83-Jeti to Airport; 84-Jeti to Bayan Baru; 87-Jeti to Mayang Pasir
The Transit Link bus no. 18 and 28 and Hin Bus (Penang to Bukit Mertajam) ply between the island and mainland to Seberang Jaya via Penang Bridge. The no. 28 and Hin route starts from Komtar.
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