Penang to Melbourne Flights

Penang International Airport

The Penang International Airport sits less than ten miles from George Town, which is the capital city of Penang Island. The airport serves fifteen airlines that offer flights to multiple locations around Asia, including AirAsia, China Airlines, Tiger Airways, and Lion Air. Though the airport is on the smaller size, it can still handle more than fifteen million passengers every year.

Airport Parking Options

The airport has around 800 parking spots available for travellers, but you should look for those closest to the passenger terminal, as some are closer to the cargo terminals. Parking rates start at RM 1 for one hour, and discounted rates are available for those leaving their vehicles for several days.

Penang Ground Transportation

You can reach the Penang International Airport by ferry, taxi, or bus. George Town's Victoria Street has a bus depot that offers transport to the airport for RM 2.70. Bus lines 401, 401A, and 401E are rapid lines that can get you to the airport in around thirty minutes, but the buses stop running at 10 p.m. The ferry only charges RM 1.20, while cabs are a little costlier at RM 38. From downtown George Town, it may take forty-five minutes to reach the airport by cab, depending on traffic.

Eating at the Airport

You’ll find a variety of restaurants outside the airport and inside the terminal. Near the airport is Pinang Kopitiam, a local restaurant that specializes in regional dishes. Inside are fast food options like McDonald's, Kenny Rogers Roasters, and Coffee Bean. All three choices are perfect for those who need to grab something quickly before catching a flight. You’ll also find shops that sell clothing, souvenirs, and sundries at the airport on Penang Island

Melbourne International Airport

Australia's second-largest city, Melbourne, is situated at the top of Port Phillip Bay on the continent's south-eastern coastline. Melbourne serves as capital for the state of Victoria and offers visitors extensive shopping, cultural, and sporting activities. If you're searching for discount prices on airfare to Melbourne, ebookers can find you the best deals, as well as help you arrange every detail of your travel itinerary. You'll be flying into the Melbourne International Airport, which is located approximately sixteen miles from the centre of the city. Before you leave the airport, you can check out the many duty-free shops inside or grab a quick coffee at Café Vue.

Transportation from Melbourne International Airport

If you've arranged your car rental with ebookers, you can find counters for Hertz, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Thrifty, and Redspot on the ground floor of the airport's short-term car park. Skybus offers visitors arriving in Melbourne transport to the city for $17 for one person and $38 for families. Metropolitan Melbourne Bus Services and several other shuttle and bus companies offer pickups for passengers outside the main terminal that will get you into the city quickly. You can hail a taxi outside the short-term car park or arrange for a pickup in advance.

Weather in Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne's oceanic climate makes weather in the city hard to predict. Cold fronts from the south sometimes bring in unseasonably cold temperatures during the spring and summer, so be sure to pack warm clothing no matter what season you're arriving. Average summer temperatures range between 20°C and 24°C, while winter temperatures average between 13°C and 16°C. Rain is common in every season, so be sure to pack and umbrella and rain gear.

Major Attractions in Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne is a modern multicultural city with a wide variety of museums, sporting events, places to shop, and more. Many travellers from the UK visit to tour the set of the popular soap opera, Neighbours. Phillip Island offers a unique opportunity to view the penguin parade, while a visit to Grampians National Park allows you to hike and view native wildlife and wildflowers in the Great Dividing Range. Whether you're visiting Melbourne for a quick getaway or planning an exciting family holiday, ebookers can help you find the best rates for airfare, hotel accommodation, and car rentals.