Balik Pulau travel guide

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You're Going to Love Balik Pulau

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

When to visit Balik Pulau

Balik Pulau in September
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1301
1 night at 3-star hotel
Balik Pulau in September
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1301
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 Chennai and takes around 7h 25m.

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 Chennai and takes around 7h 25m.

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

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Airlines serving Balik Pulau

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,652 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (502 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,605 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (185 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (962 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (212 reviews)
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Where to stay in Balik Pulau

Average rates range from around ₹ 14,552 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 46,069 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 ₹ 36 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 ₹ 431 and ₹ 574. The most frequently booked car type in Balik Pulau is Intermediate (Proton Exora or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Perodua Axia or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 36 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 ₹ 431 and ₹ 574. The most frequently booked car type in Balik Pulau is Intermediate (Proton Exora or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Perodua Axia or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.