Cheap flights from Borneo to Penang from £90

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1 stop
Thu, Jun 4
Bintulu BTUPenang PEN
£90
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1 stop
Thu, Jun 4
Bintulu BTUPenang PEN
£95
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1 stop
Wed, Jun 3
Bintulu BTUPenang PEN
£98
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1 stop
Thu, Jun 4
Bintulu BTUPenang PEN
£99
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Sat, May 30
Kota Kinabalu BKIPenang PEN
£102
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Thu, Jun 4
Kota Kinabalu BKIPenang PEN
£125
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Fri, Jun 5 – Tue, Jun 9
Bintulu BTUPenang PEN
£185
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Fri, Jun 5 – Tue, Jun 9
Bintulu BTUPenang PEN
£185
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Fri, Jun 5 – Tue, Jun 9
Bintulu BTUPenang PEN
£197
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Fri, Jun 5 – Wed, Jun 10
Bintulu BTUPenang PEN
£205
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Fri, Jun 5 – Tue, Jun 9
Bintulu BTUPenang PEN
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Thu, Jun 4 – Mon, Jun 8
Kota Kinabalu BKIPenang PEN
£232
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How much do flights to Penang cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£90

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£121

Cheapest round-trip

£185

Includes rare itinerary

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Nonstop flights in May

£63 – £100

Getting from Penang airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus (Rapid Penang).

Penang is served by Penang International Airport (PEN), located approximately 16 km south of George Town, the island's historic city center. The airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including taxis, ride-hailing services, public buses, and private transfers. Journey times typically range from 30 to 50 minutes depending on traffic conditions and your final destination within George Town or other parts of Penang Island.

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

30-50 min

RM 45-RM 75 (fixed coupon fare by zone; MYR 45–75 (~USD 10–17))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with fixed pricing

30-50 min

RM 25-RM 50 (varies by demand; MYR 25–50 (~USD 5–11))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based door-to-door service

45-75 min

RM 2.70 (flat fare; MYR 2.70 (~USD 0.60))

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

30-50 min

RM 80-RM 150 (pre-booked; MYR 80–150 (~USD 18–33))

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or premium service

30-50 min

RM 100-RM 250 (per day; MYR 100–250 (~USD 22–55))

on-demand during office hours (traffic dependent)

exploring the island freely

Notes:

  • Prices in MYR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Airport taxis use a fixed coupon system purchased at the arrivals hall counter before boarding.
  • Grab pickup is located at designated ride-hailing zones outside the terminal.
  • Rapid Penang Bus 401E operates between the airport and KOMTAR (George Town) with multiple stops.
  • Traffic congestion is common during peak hours (7–9 AM and 5–8 PM), which may extend journey times.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Penang

Depart from
Kota Kinabalu International
Arrive to
Penang International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
1749 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Borneo to Penang in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
AirAsia
1212121
Weekly flights: 10 totalDaily flights: 1.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 2 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
AirAsia
1212121
Weekly flights: 10 totalDaily flights: 1.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 2 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
AirAsia
1212121
Weekly flights: 10 totalDaily flights: 1.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 2 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
AirAsia
1212121
Weekly flights: 10 totalDaily flights: 1.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Borneo to Penang

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Batik Air MalaysiaMXDODNo
FireflyFFMFYNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
Air BorneoMWGMYYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Penang

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January29°C24°C
February30°C24°C
March30°C25°C
April30°C25°C
May30°C26°C
June30°C25°C
July30°C25°C
August30°C25°C
September30°C25°C
October30°C25°C
November29°C24°C
December29°C24°C
Hottest Month
30°C
March
Coldest month
24°C
January
Sunny days
151
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
16 May
99%
28°C25°C
23 May
88%
28°C26°C
Sunday
17 May
88%
29°C26°C
24 May
30°C26°C
Monday
18 May
88%
29°C26°C
25 May
65%
29°C26°C
Tuesday
19 May
85%
26°C26°C
26 May
86%
30°C26°C
Wednesday
20 May
84%
30°C26°C
27 May
83%
30°C26°C
Thursday
21 May
86%
30°C26°C
28 May
87%
31°C27°C
Friday
22 May
84%
30°C26°C
29 May
30°C26°C
Travelers usually depart from Kota Kinabalu International, Sibu, Bintulu, Mukah, or Tanjung Manis when they travel from Borneo to Penang. The distance between Borneo and Penang is 1749 km. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines, and Air Borneo. Borneo and Penang have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Borneo to Penang?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Borneo and Penang takes around 2.7 hours.
What is the flight distance between Borneo and Penang?
The flight distance between Borneo and Penang is 1749 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Borneo and Penang?
Several carriers operate flights between Borneo and Penang. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include AirAsia.
What are the most popular routes to and from Borneo?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Borneo and Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Kuching, Sandakan, Cebu, Tawau, Bali, Java, Seoul, Honshū, Gunung Mulu National Park, Sapporo, Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok, Puerto Princesa, Hong Kong, Lahad Datu, London.
What are the most popular routes to and from Penang?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Penang and Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Bangkok, 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.
What airports are near Penang?
The main airport in Penang is Penang International. It is also served by Penang International, Hat Yai International, Sultan Abdul Halim, Sultan Azlan Shah.
Which airlines fly between Borneo and Penang?
Currently, you can fly between Borneo and Penang with AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines, Air Borneo.
When’s the best time to travel between Borneo and Penang?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Borneo 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.
What flights operate between Borneo and Penang?
Traveling between Borneo 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.
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