Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Penang and Kota Kinabalu takes around 2.8 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Penang and Kota Kinabalu?

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The flight distance between Penang and Kota Kinabalu is 1749 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Penang and Kota Kinabalu?

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Several carriers operate flights between Penang and Kota Kinabalu. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Firefly, Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Penang?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Penang and Kuala Lumpur, Kota Bharu, Singapore, Kuala Terengganu, Bangkok, Jakarta, Kuantan, Hanoi, Johor Bahru, Denpasar, Ho Chi Minh City, Bintulu, Phuket City, Langkawi, Phnom Penh, Da Nang, Yangon, Hong Kong, Semarang, Surabaya.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Kota Kinabalu?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Taipei, Hong Kong, Seoul, Manila, Kuala Terengganu, Sandakan, Johor Bahru, Labuan, Miri, Melbourne, Tawau, Kota Bharu, Kuching, Lahad Datu, Cebu, Sibu, Bandar Seri Begawan, Sydney.

Question 6

What airports are near Penang?

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The main airport in Penang is Penang International. It is also served by Penang International, Hat Yai International, Sultan Abdul Halim, Sultan Azlan Shah.

Question 7

What airports are near Kota Kinabalu?

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The main airport in Kota Kinabalu is Kota Kinabalu International. It is also served by Kota Kinabalu International, Limbang, Lawas.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Penang and Kota Kinabalu?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Penang and Kota Kinabalu thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Penang and Kota Kinabalu can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Penang and Kota Kinabalu?

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Currently, you can fly between Penang and Kota Kinabalu with AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines, Firefly, Scoot.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between Penang and Kota Kinabalu?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Penang and Kota Kinabalu, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 12

What flights operate between Penang and Kota Kinabalu?

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Traveling between Penang and Kota Kinabalu, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 13

How many airports are there near Penang?

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There are a number of airports in and around Penang. The main one is Penang International and other nearby airports include Penang International, Hat Yai International, Sultan Abdul Halim, Sultan Azlan Shah

Question 14

How many airports are there near Kota Kinabalu?

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There are a number of airports in and around Kota Kinabalu. The main one is Kota Kinabalu International and other nearby airports include Kota Kinabalu International, Limbang, Lawas.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Penang and Kota Kinabalu depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Penang, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Penang and Kota Kinabalu arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Kota Kinabalu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 17

What time do flights between Penang and Kota Kinabalu depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Penang, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do flights between Penang and Kota Kinabalu arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Kota Kinabalu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£31
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£40
Cheapest round-trip	£66
Average round-trip	£87
Nonstop flights in June	£40 – £106

Airline	Mon 10.06	Tue 11.06	Wed 12.06	Thu 13.06	Fri 14.06	Sat 15.06	Sun 16.06
Firefly	2	1	1	2	2	---	2
Malaysia Airlines	2	1	1	2	2	---	2
AirAsia	1	1	1	1	1	---	1

Airline	Mon 17.06	Tue 18.06	Wed 19.06	Thu 20.06	Fri 21.06	Sat 22.06	Sun 23.06
Firefly	1	1	1	2	2	1	2
Malaysia Airlines	1	1	1	2	2	1	2
AirAsia	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

Airline	Mon 24.06	Tue 25.06	Wed 26.06	Thu 27.06	Fri 28.06	Sat 29.06	Sun 30.06
Firefly	1	1	1	2	2	1	2
Malaysia Airlines	1	1	1	2	2	1	2
AirAsia	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

Airline	Mon 01.07	Tue 02.07	Wed 03.07	Thu 04.07	Fri 05.07	Sat 06.07	Sun 07.07
Firefly	2	1	1	2	2	1	2
Malaysia Airlines	---	1	1	2	2	1	2
AirAsia	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
AirAsia	AXM	AK	No	0 0
Batik Air Malaysia	MXD	OD	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Malaysia Airlines	MAS	MH	No	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Firefly	FFM	FY	No	No
Scoot	TGW	TR	No	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	28°C	25°C
February	28°C	24°C
March	29°C	25°C
April	29°C	25°C
May	30°C	26°C
June	29°C	26°C
July	29°C	25°C
August	29°C	26°C
September	29°C	25°C
October	29°C	25°C
November	29°C	26°C
December	28°C	25°C