Flight from Clark - Pampanga to Penang

Malaysia is one of the tourist's best holiday destinations. Penang is the best place to visit Malaysia. Penang is a world-renowned tropical vacation destination, once known as Pulau Pinang or the "Betel Nut Island." This virgin paradise, identified in 2008 as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site, has no lack of cultural sights and natural scenery. Penang is known for its soft sandy beaches, called the Pearl of the Orient, and is considered as Malaysia's food city. Some of Penang's most interesting sites include Tanjung Bungah's sandy beaches, the Penang Hill summit landscape and the Snake Temple vipers.

Best time to fly from Clark to Penang

Average temperatures in Penang vary barely at all. The temperatures feel hot all the year with a very low chance of rain throughout the year. The best time to visit Penang for ideal weather is 30 September to 10 December. Wind in Penang is usually calm. The windiest month is January, followed by February and March. The busiest month for tourism in Penang, Malaysia is in March, followed by June and September. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Penang in February. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Main airports available in Clark and Penang

Clark International Airport – Clark International is an airport that serves the Central Luzon area. It is located in Pampanga, which is between the city of Angeles and also Mabalacat. It is also located within the Clark Freeport Zone. The airport got its name from the Clark Air Force Base which happens to be the largest overseas base of the United States Air Force. With the latest expansion, the airport now may accommodate up to 1 million passengers. The airport also has facilities to accommodate cargo flights. Those from Manila will need to fly to different parts of Philipines first such as Cebu, Cagayan de Oro or Puerto Princesa where only then are they able to fly to Clark. Some of the airlines that operate here are Philipines Airlines, Scoot, Royal Air Philipines, Korean Air and many more.

Penang International Airport – Penang International Airport (PEN) is located within the city of George Town, is one of the busiest airports in Malaysia. The airport is located near Bayan Lepas on Penang Island's southeastern tip, 16 kilometres south of downtown. It was opened in 1935, previously known as the Bayan Lepas International Airport, making it the country's oldest airport. Passengers coming from the north will have a view of George Town, Butterworth, as well as the Penang Bridge and the Second Penang Bridge. Waiting times for check-in and baggage claims are relatively short compared to other major regional airports. The airport is not busy, and passengers have access to basic services. Penang International Airport is a medium-sized airport with frequent connections to major cities in Asia such as Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Bangkok, Jakarta, Medan, Hong Kong, and Taipei. It serves as the main airport for northern Malaysia.

Climate pattern in Clark and Penang

The average annual temperature is 25.7 Celsius in Penang. About 1329 millimetres of precipitation falls annually. The driest month is September, with 10 millimetres of rainfall. Most precipitation falls in January, with an average of 273 millimetres. The warmest month of the year is November, with an average temperature of 26.6 Celsius. In July, the average temperature is 24.8 Celsius. It is the lowest average temperature of the whole year. The difference in precipitation between the driest month and the wettest month is 263 millimetres. The average temperatures vary during the year by 1.8 Celsius.

Highlights attractions in Penang

• Batu Ferringhi - Batu Ferringhi, one of Penang's most popular destinations, is a long stretch of smooth, white sandy beach along a winding road called Jalan Batu Ferringhi, lined with a host of lodging and dining options. Its night market is legendary, while its waters are popular spots for a range of water sports such as jet-skiing, parasailing and windsurfing.
• Escape Adventureland - Escape Adventureland Penang is a fun beach alternative and has rapidly become a firm favourite with the island's outdoor adventure seekers. The park also features other enjoyable jungle activities for all ages, an indoor, eco-conscious theme park specializing in zip-lining (a pulley suspended on a stainless steel rope, tied on a slope between two trees). The park began in 2012 as a creative and fun way to foster outdoor love, particularly among children, with outstanding attractions such as a free fall from a 20-meter-high jump platform, an inner tube slide, and tree rope swing.
• Kapitan Keling Mosque - Captain Keling Mosque is a landmark of Penang. The Indo-Moorish structure was built in 1801 by the first Indian Muslim settlers of Penang at the junction of Lebuh Buckingham and Lebuh Pitt. It is Georgetown's main mosque and at sunset, it appears beautiful. It was named after Cauder Mydin Merican. The whitewashed mosque is surrounded by large Mughal-style golden-yellow domes, crescents and stars. It features a small, traditional Indian-Islamic minaret from which to hear the sound of the azan (call to prayer).