Which airport should I fly into for Butterworth?

For long-haul and international flights, Penang International Airport (PEN) is the main gateway near Butterworth. The closest airport, Butterworth Airport (BWH), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Butterworth?

The nearest is about 5 mi (8 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Butterworth?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Butterworth

The closest airports to Butterworth, Malaysia: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Butterworth, Malaysia is Butterworth Airport (BWH), about 5 mi (8 km) away — roughly 17 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Penang International Airport (PEN).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
BWH	Butterworth AirportButterworth, Malaysia	5 mi / 8 km	17 min	Regional
PEN	Penang International AirportPenang, Malaysia	9 mi / 15 km	32 min	International
TPG	Taiping (Tekah) AirportTaiping, Malaysia	44 mi / 71 km	1 hr 19 min	Regional
AOR	Sultan Abdul Halim AirportAlor Satar, Malaysia	55 mi / 88 km	1 hr 38 min	Regional
BTZ	Yala Betong International AirportYarom, Thailand	60 mi / 97 km	1 hr 48 min	International
IPH	Sultan Azlan Shah AirportIpoh, Malaysia	76 mi / 123 km	1 hr 47 min	Regional
LGK	Langkawi International AirportLangkawi, Malaysia	78 mi / 125 km	1 hr 48 min	International
PKG	Pulau Pangkor AirportPangkor Island, Malaysia	81 mi / 130 km	1 hr 53 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Butterworth Airport (BWH) is the most convenient at about 5 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Penang International Airport (PEN) (9 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Butterworth. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with BWH.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near BWH saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Butterworth is Butterworth Airport (BWH), about 5 mi (8 km) away — roughly 17 min by road.