Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Bangkok to Penang?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bangkok and Penang takes around 1.8 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Bangkok and Penang?

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The flight distance between Bangkok and Penang is 959 km.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Bangkok and Penang. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Bangkok?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Bangkok and London, Phuket City, Phuket Province, Chiang Mai, Krabi, Ho Chi Minh City, Bali, Manila, Hanoi, Denpasar, Singapore, Manchester, Surat Thani Province, Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur, Phnom Penh, Da Nang, Hong Kong, Siem Reap, Chiang Rai Province.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Penang?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Penang and Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, London, Johor Bahru, Langkawi, Jakarta, Phuket Province, Phuket City, Bali, Denpasar, Chiang Mai, Medan, Ho Chi Minh City, Perth, Hong Kong, Kota Kinabalu, Krabi, Manila, Sydney, Sandakan.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Bangkok?

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Bangkok is mainly served by Suvarnabhumi. But there are other airports nearby, including Don Mueang International.

Question 7

What airports are near Bangkok?

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The main airport in Bangkok is Suvarnabhumi. It is also served by U-Tapao International, Hua Hin.

Question 8

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 9

Which airlines fly between Bangkok and Penang?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Bangkok and Penang with AirAsia, Scoot, VietJet Air, Malaysia Airlines, Thai AirAsia.

Question 10

When’s the best time to travel between Bangkok and Penang?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Bangkok and Penang, 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 11

What flights operate between Bangkok and Penang?

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Traveling between Bangkok and Penang, 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 12

How many airports are there near Bangkok?

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There are a number of airports in and around Bangkok. The main one is Suvarnabhumi and other nearby airports include U-Tapao International, Hua Hin

Question 13

How many airports are there near Penang?

Accepted Answer

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

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Bangkok and Penang 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 Bangkok, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Bangkok and Penang 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 Penang, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Bangkok and Penang depart?

Accepted Answer

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 Bangkok, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Bangkok and Penang arrive?

Accepted Answer

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 Penang, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£71
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£129
Cheapest round-trip	£132
Average round-trip	£143
Nonstop flights in November	£73 – £248

Transport Option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Best for
Airport taxi (coupon system)	30-50 min	fixed coupon fare by zone; MYR 45–75 (~USD 10–17)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	convenience with fixed pricing
Grab (ride-hailing)	30-50 min	varies by demand; MYR 25–50 (~USD 5–11)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based door-to-door service
Rapid Penang Bus 401E	45-75 min	flat fare; MYR 2.70 (~USD 0.60)	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Private airport transfer	30-50 min	pre-booked; MYR 80–150 (~USD 18–33)	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups or premium service
Rental car	30-50 min	per day; MYR 100–250 (~USD 22–55)	on-demand during office hours (traffic dependent)	exploring the island freely

Airline	Mon 02.11	Tue 03.11	Wed 04.11	Thu 05.11	Fri 06.11	Sat 07.11	Sun 08.11
Thai AirAsia	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Thai Airways	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 21 total	Daily flights: 3 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 09.11	Tue 10.11	Wed 11.11	Thu 12.11	Fri 13.11	Sat 14.11	Sun 15.11
Thai AirAsia	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Thai Airways	1	1	---	---	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 19 total	Daily flights: 2.71 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 16.11	Tue 17.11	Wed 18.11	Thu 19.11	Fri 20.11	Sat 21.11	Sun 22.11
Thai AirAsia	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Thai Airways	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Weekly flights: 28 total	Daily flights: 4 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
AirAsia	AXM	AK	No
Scoot	TGW	TR	No
VietJet Air	VJC	VJ	Yes
Malaysia Airlines	MAS	MH	No
Thai AirAsia	AIQ	FD	No

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

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