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

Butterworth travel guide

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You're Going to Love Butterworth

With a population of 107,591, Butterworth is a must-see destination in Penang, Malaysia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Butterworth to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Butterworth

Butterworth in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4531
1 night at 3-star hotel
Butterworth in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4531
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Butterworth in January, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is September, when it can get as cold as 23 °C, with an average temperature of 26 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 360 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Butterworth, with an average rainfall of 60 mm.

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How to Get to Butterworth

Plane

When flying to Butterworth, you’ll arrive at Penang Intl (PEN), which is located 15 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Butterworth from India departs from Chennai and takes around 9h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Butterworth is to pick up a car hire from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 290 km from Butterworth. You’ll find branches of Paradise and R&R Rent A Car, among others, in Kuala Lumpur.

Plane

When flying to Butterworth, you’ll arrive at Penang Intl (PEN), which is located 15 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Butterworth from India departs from Chennai and takes around 9h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Butterworth is to pick up a car hire from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 290 km from Butterworth. You’ll find branches of Paradise and R&R Rent A Car, among others, in Kuala Lumpur.

Airports near Butterworth

IPHIpoh
LGKLangkawi
PENPenang Intl

Airlines serving Butterworth

Lufthansa
Good (8,282 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,107 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,457 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,652 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,682 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,389 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,547 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,782 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,522 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,044 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (319 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (681 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,088 reviews)
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Where to stay in Butterworth

Average rates range from around ₹ 3,464 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 7,117 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Butterworth

Most booked hotels in Butterworth

Gurney Bay Hotel, A Parkroyal Partner Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,923+
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Cititel Penang
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,840+
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Royale Chulan Penang
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,784+
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Ixora Hotel Penang
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,132+
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Hiring a car in Butterworth

Expect to pay ₹ 108 per litre in Butterworth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,298 and ₹ 1,731.

Expect to pay ₹ 108 per litre in Butterworth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,298 and ₹ 1,731.