Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Balik Pulau travel guide

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Balik Pulau is a must-see destination in Penang, Malaysia.

When to visit Balik Pulau

Balik Pulau in July
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1677
1 night at 3-star hotel
Balik Pulau in July
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1677
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Balik Pulau

Plane

When flying to Balik Pulau, you’ll arrive at Penang Intl (PEN), which is located 7 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Balik Pulau from India departs from Coimbatore and takes around 19h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Balik Pulau is to pick up a car hire from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 293 km from Balik Pulau. You’ll find branches of Paradise and Galaxy Asia Car Rental, among others, in Kuala Lumpur.

Plane

When flying to Balik Pulau, you’ll arrive at Penang Intl (PEN), which is located 7 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Balik Pulau from India departs from Coimbatore and takes around 19h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Balik Pulau is to pick up a car hire from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 293 km from Balik Pulau. You’ll find branches of Paradise and Galaxy Asia Car Rental, among others, in Kuala Lumpur.

Airports near Balik Pulau

LGKLangkawi
AORAlor Setar
PENPenang Intl

Airlines serving Balik Pulau

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (853 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
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Where to stay in Balik Pulau

Average rates range from around ₹ 15,045 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 50,074 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Balik Pulau

Hiring a car in Balik Pulau

Expect to pay ₹ 38 per litre in Balik Pulau (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 460 and ₹ 613.

Expect to pay ₹ 38 per litre in Balik Pulau (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 460 and ₹ 613.

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