Statistics on Dublin-Penang flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Penang (from: Dublin)
The average price to go to Penang from Dublin airport is $ 1038 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 873 (in march) and $ 1351 (in august), which is a saving of $ 165 or a surplus of $ 314 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $813 to $867 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Penang before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Dublin-Penang plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 6413 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Penang from Dublin and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 873, saving $ 165 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1038). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1351).
Flight Dublin-Penang: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 889 | $ 1034 | fair price |
| February | $ 844 | $ 998 | good price |
| March | $ 799 | $ 873 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 846 | $ 1205 | fair price |
| May | $ 771 | $ 895 | good price |
| June | $ 852 | $ 956 | good price |
| July | $ 968 | $ 1134 | fair price |
| August | $ 1004 | $ 1351 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 747 | $ 891 | good price |
| October | $ 809 | $ 939 | good price |
| November | $ 781 | $ 914 | good price |
| December | $ 1005 | $ 1255 | high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Dublin to Penang
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Dublin to Penang range from $596 to $1464. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $597 to $651), 1% at the maximum price (from $1409 to $1464). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $813 to $867 (13% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Dublin->Penang flight
There are 10 companies that serve Dublin from Penang airport: Etihad Airways, Ryanair, Aer Lingus, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, Lufthansa, Swiss and British Airways.
Data analysis:
Of the 6413 flights analyzed in previous years, Etihad Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (21% of the time) on the Dublin->Penang route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Dublin-Penang flights departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date, you can save an average of $81. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $159.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Penang to Dublin departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $80. Conversely, departing from Penang on a friday may cost you an additional $109.
Top prices Dublin-Penang
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin → Penang | 06-05 to 17-05-2025 | $ 657 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Dublin → Penang | 08-05 to 15-05-2025 | $ 634 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Dublin → Penang | 10-05 to 17-05-2025 | $ 707 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Dublin → Penang | 11-05 to 21-05-2025 | $ 702 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Dublin → Penang | 12-05 to 19-05-2025 | $ 670 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Dublin → Penang | 13-05 to 20-05-2025 | $ 663 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Dublin → Penang | 14-05 to 21-05-2025 | $ 691 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Dublin → Penang | 15-05 to 22-05-2025 | $ 700 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Dublin → Penang | 22-05 to 31-05-2025 | $ 709 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Dublin → Penang | 06-09 to 26-09-2025 | $ 653 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
When to book your flight Dublin - Penang to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 5 to 6 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Dublin-Penang flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Dublin to Penang, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 950 $, which is a saving of 88 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 5 to 6 months in advance, you will pay the full price (224 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Dublin to Penang flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 988 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1018) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 998 $) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 817 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 856), 2 to 3 months ($ 864) |
| April | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 938 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 998), 2 to 3 months ($ 1026) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 810 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 818), 4 to 5 months ($ 841) |
| June | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 910 $) |
| July | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1032 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1082) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1225 $) |
| September | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 731 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 834), 2 to 3 months ($ 824) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 809 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 837) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 887 $) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1022 $) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Dublin->Penang are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $26. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $27 more.
Dublin to Penang: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 1375 $943 to $2731 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 717 $623 to $863 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 943 $832 to $1109 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1038 $883 to $1414 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1688 $1688 to $1688 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 977 $653 to $1174 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 992 $959 to $1031 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 869 $853 to $883 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 898 $872 to $923 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, november and january are cheaper to travel to Penang. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!