Transportation
Getting to George Town, Penang
Penang Island has an international airport just 30 minutes away from George Town. It's conveniently connected to many major cities across Asia via relatively affordable, direct international flights. They include:
NOTE: If you are flying with Air Asia, allow enough time for delays. Air Asia is a point-to-point carrier; unless you book your flight to Penang from your original departure city in a single itinerary, the airline won't be responsible for a missed connection.
Traveling within George Town, Penang
The easiest way to travel around Penang Island is by using Grab, a ride-hailing service (Uber is no longer operating in Southeast Asia). It's a reliable transportation option that's available islandwide. There's also a free shuttle bus service that you can take in and around Georgetown, which connects you to various places of interest within the UNESCO World Heritage zone.
Penang Island has an international airport just 30 minutes away from George Town. It's conveniently connected to many major cities across Asia via relatively affordable, direct international flights. They include:
- Bangkok, Thailand (AirAsia, Thai Airways)
- Hat Yai, Thailand (Malindo Air)
- Phuket, Thailand (Air Asia, FireFly)
- Guangzhou, China (China Southern)
- Hong Kong S.A.R, China (Cathay Dragon)
- Taipei, Taiwan (China Airlines)
- Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam (AirAsia)
- Hanoi, Vietnam (AirAsia)
- Singapore (AirAsia, JetStar, Scoot, SilkAir)
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (AirAsia, Malaysia Airways, Malindo Air)
- Subang, Malaysia (Malindo Air, FireFly)
NOTE: If you are flying with Air Asia, allow enough time for delays. Air Asia is a point-to-point carrier; unless you book your flight to Penang from your original departure city in a single itinerary, the airline won't be responsible for a missed connection.
Traveling within George Town, Penang
The easiest way to travel around Penang Island is by using Grab, a ride-hailing service (Uber is no longer operating in Southeast Asia). It's a reliable transportation option that's available islandwide. There's also a free shuttle bus service that you can take in and around Georgetown, which connects you to various places of interest within the UNESCO World Heritage zone.
Accommodation

Many accommodation options can be found throughout George Town using hotel booking sites or AirBnB. Please note that this year, Swing 2 Penang occurs during the same period as the George Town Festival. Therefore, if you're considering to attend this event, we recommend that you find a flexible accommodation option (which you can cancel anytime) as soon as possible before prices go up. So plan early to avoid last minute disappointment!
E&O Hotel promotional rate
As part of Swing 2 Penang, E&O is offering their Victory Annexe studio suites at a discounted rate of RM679.30 nett per suite/night (subject to availability). Each suite is configured with either two single beds or one king bed, and includes breakfast for 2 and a parking spot. The normal price is RM1330.60 nett.
The effective rate is inclusive of 10% service charge, 6% GST and RM3.00 Local Govt Fee. However, it does not include a RM10.00 Tourism Tax that's applicable to all non-Malaysian guests.
Roll away beds are available at RM174.90 nett per bed, inclusive of 1 additional set of breakfast.
Please contact us at [email protected] for details on how to reserve the rooms at E&O.
E&O Hotel promotional rate
As part of Swing 2 Penang, E&O is offering their Victory Annexe studio suites at a discounted rate of RM679.30 nett per suite/night (subject to availability). Each suite is configured with either two single beds or one king bed, and includes breakfast for 2 and a parking spot. The normal price is RM1330.60 nett.
The effective rate is inclusive of 10% service charge, 6% GST and RM3.00 Local Govt Fee. However, it does not include a RM10.00 Tourism Tax that's applicable to all non-Malaysian guests.
Roll away beds are available at RM174.90 nett per bed, inclusive of 1 additional set of breakfast.
Please contact us at [email protected] for details on how to reserve the rooms at E&O.
If you need help or suggestions with either transportation or accommodation, don't hesitate to get in touch!