The Destination Index · 2026
#307
Penang for Incentive Travel
Destination Index
#307
of 435
Momentum
35
cooling
Air access
50
/ 100
Value score
50
/ 100
Figures are live benchmarks from the IncentiveTrips Destination Index, refreshed weekly from Google Trends and Google Flights data — directional planning numbers, not quotes.
Getting there — modeled fares to Penang
| Origin region | Hub | Round trip |
|---|---|---|
| US East | New York (JFK) | $1,350 |
| US Central | Chicago (ORD) | $1,340 |
| US West | Los Angeles (LAX) | $1,300 |
| Europe | London (LHR) | $1,050 |
| Latin America | Mexico City (MEX) | $1,450 |
| Asia-Pacificclosest access | Singapore (SIN) | $230 |
| Middle East & Africa | Dubai (DXB) | $680 |
Modeled round-trip economy ballparks from each region's hub — not live quotes. Methodology on the Destination Index.
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