Statistics on Edinburgh-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: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Penang from Edinburgh airport is $ 1103 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 864 (in may) and $ 1623 (in december), which is a saving of $ 239 or a surplus of $ 521 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $791 to $843 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Penang before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Penang plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 2677 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Penang from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 864, saving $ 239 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1103). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1623).
Flight Edinburgh-Penang: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 905 | $ 1135 | fair price |
| February | $ 873 | $ 1056 | good price |
| March | $ 722 | $ 929 | good price |
| April | $ 818 | $ 959 | good price |
| May | $ 740 | $ 864 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 776 | $ 939 | good price |
| July | $ 1076 | $ 1378 | high price |
| August | $ 1020 | $ 1312 | fair price |
| September | $ 790 | $ 1102 | good price |
| October | $ 775 | $ 1006 | good price |
| November | $ 676 | $ 928 | good price |
| December | $ 1007 | $ 1623 the most expensive | very 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 Edinburgh to Penang
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Penang range from $527 to $1476. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $527 to $580), 1% at the maximum price (from $1423 to $1476). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $949 to $1001 (9% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Penang flight
There are 10 companies that serve Edinburgh from Penang airport: Ryanair, EasyJet, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Swiss, British Airways, Wizz Air and KLM.
Data analysis:
Of the 2677 flights analyzed in previous years, Ryanair was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (23% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Penang route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Penang flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $69. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $76.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Penang to Edinburgh departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $86. Conversely, departing from Penang on a friday may cost you an additional $101.
Top prices Edinburgh-Penang
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Penang | 22-12 to 29-12-2024 | $ 1295 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Edinburgh → Penang | 02-01 to 09-01-2025 | $ 1184 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Penang | 08-01 to 15-01-2025 | $ 731 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Edinburgh → Penang | 10-02 to 20-02-2025 | $ 2086 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Edinburgh → Penang | 16-02 to 23-02-2025 | $ 817 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Kuala Lumpur | 18-02 to 25-02-2025 | $ 653 | layover flight with Norwegian |
| Edinburgh → Penang | 14-03 to 18-03-2025 | $ 728 | layover flight with Swiss |
| Edinburgh → Penang | 01-04 to 19-04-2025 | $ 925 | layover flight with Diamond Sakha Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Penang | 05-04 to 20-04-2025 | $ 1094 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Penang | 11-07 to 26-07-2025 | $ 1169 | layover flight with Emirates |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Penang to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 9 to 10 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month 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 Edinburgh-Penang flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to Penang, it is recommended to buy it 9 to 10 months before departure (it is then on average 861 $, which is a saving of 242 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (245 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh 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: 1082 $) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1034 $) |
| March | - |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 882 $) |
| May | - |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 846 $) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1276 $) |
| August | - |
| September | - |
| October | - |
| November | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 729 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 927) |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Penang are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $75. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $63 more.
Edinburgh 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | $ 1295 $1295 to $1295 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 957 $731 to $1184 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1451 $817 to $2086 | very high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 730 $728 to $731 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1010 $925 to $1094 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1169 $1169 to $1169 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, january, march and july are cheaper to travel to Penang. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!