Question 1

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

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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?

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

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 Chiang Mai, Phuket City, Krabi, Hat Yai, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Surat Thani Province, Chiang Rai Province, Khon Kaen, Seoul, Udon Thani, Tokyo, Ubon Ratchathani Province, Singapore, Phitsanulok, London, Ko Samui, Sydney, Nan Province, Denpasar, Ho Chi Minh City.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Penang?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Penang and Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Taipei, Kota Bharu, Johor Bahru, Phuket City, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta, Hong Kong, Kuala Terengganu, Bintulu, Melbourne, Manila, Kota Kinabalu, Tawau, Da Nang, Ko Samui, Phnom Penh, Chiang Mai.

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 Azlan Shah, Sultan Abdul Halim.

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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 11

Which airlines fly between Bangkok and Penang?

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Currently, you can fly between Bangkok and Penang with AirAsia, Thai Airways International, Thai AirAsia, Firefly, MYAirline.

Question 12

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 13

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 14

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 15

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 Azlan Shah, Sultan Abdul Halim.

Question 16

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 17

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 18

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 19

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	£46
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£51
Cheapest round-trip	£79
Average round-trip	£138
Nonstop flights in March	£51 – £130

Airline	Mon 20.03	Tue 21.03	Wed 22.03	Thu 23.03	Fri 24.03	Sat 25.03	Sun 26.03
Thai AirAsia	---	---	2	2	2	2	2
Thai Smile	1	1	1	---	---	---	---
Thai Airways International	1	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 27.03	Tue 28.03	Wed 29.03	Thu 30.03	Fri 31.03	Sat 01.04	Sun 02.04
Thai AirAsia	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Thai Smile	---	---	---	1	1	1	1
Thai Airways International	---	---	1	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 03.04	Tue 04.04	Wed 05.04	Thu 06.04	Fri 07.04	Sat 08.04	Sun 09.04
Thai AirAsia	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Thai Smile	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Thai Airways International	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 10.04	Tue 11.04	Wed 12.04	Thu 13.04	Fri 14.04	Sat 15.04	Sun 16.04
Thai AirAsia	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Thai Smile	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Thai Airways International	---	---	---	---	---	---	1

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Flights starting at £46. Choose between AirAsia, Thai Airways International, or Thai AirAsia to find the best price.

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
AirAsia	AXM	AK	Yes	0 0
Thai Airways International	THA	TG	No	0 0
Thai AirAsia	AIQ	FD	Yes	0 0
Firefly	FFM	FY	Yes	No
MYAirline	MYM	Z9	No	No

Visa requirements	Visa is not required
Forms and documents	Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Thailand Mandatory health insurance for travelers with a certain travel history