On this page, you can find and buy flight tickets for the Jakarta — George Town route. The flight between Indonesia and Malaysia covers a distance of 1,473 km, and high traffic intensity ensures about 42 flights per week.
Direct flights are operated by AirAsia, Batik Air, and TransNusa. Ticket prices are dynamic, so to find the best deal, we recommend using the price chart and exploring ways to get to the terminals in Jakarta and from the airport in George Town.
The table shows direct flights Jakarta → George Town on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 2 h 20 min. Regular flights are operated by Batik Air (Malindo Airways Sdn Bhd dba Batik Air Malaysia), Batik Air Indonesia, TransNusa and Indonesia AirAsia. Departures from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and Halim Perdanakusuma Airport airports, arrivals at Penang International Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Jakarta — George Town by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 217 in b, and the most expensive are around AED 381 in r. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Jakarta → George Town, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 478 | low | May | AED 604 | medium | Sep | AED 579 | medium |
| Feb | AED 503 | low | Jun | AED 704 | high | Oct | AED 528 | low |
| Mar | AED 528 | low | Jul | AED 730 | high | Nov | AED 503 | low |
| Apr | AED 579 | medium | Aug | AED 704 | high | Dec | AED 755 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The hottest time in George Town is March, with daily highs reaching 30.6°C. The rainiest period is November, with up to 386 mm of precipitation and almost no dry days on the calendar.
The lowest flight prices are recorded in November — AED 217 and in September — AED 219. The peak cost of flying from Jakarta is in June, when tickets cost AED 381.
A good compromise between price and weather is flying in August, when the ticket price is AED 231. It's worth avoiding travel in late autumn due to excessive humidity and heavy tropical downpours.
Five airlines operate on this route, with AirAsia and Batik Air being the main carriers. About 42 flights are operated weekly, most of which are direct, providing a quick and convenient connection between the cities. Click on an airline card below to see a detailed schedule for specific days of the week and choose the best option.
Flights Jakarta — George Town depart from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and Halim Perdanakusuma Airport and arrive at Penang International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The average travel time on a direct flight is about 2 hours, as the distance between the cities is 1,473 km.
Regular flights are operated by AirAsia (AK/QZ), Batik Air (ID/OD), and TransNusa (8B).
Yes, there are many direct flights available on this route, operating daily.
Ticket prices are constantly changing depending on demand; you can always check the current minimum for your dates in the low-price calendar on this page.
All flights arrive at Penang International Airport (PEN), which serves George Town and the entire island.
The best deals are usually available a month before departure, as well as during low-cost carrier sales in the off-season.
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