Question 1

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

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kota Bharu and Penang takes around 0.92 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Kota Bharu and Penang?

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The flight distance between Kota Bharu and Penang is 243 km.

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

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

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kota Bharu and Johor Bahru, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Langkawi, Kota Kinabalu, Bandung, Bintulu, Miri, Surabaya, Alor Setar, Phuket City, Labuan, Kuching, Yogyakarta, Kuantan, Malacca City, Bangkok, Tawau, Siem Reap, Sibu.

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, Bangkok, Taipei, 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

What airports are near Kota Bharu?

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The main airport in Kota Bharu is Sultan Ismail Petra. It is also served by Sultan Ismail Petra, Sultan Mahmud, Narathiwat.

Question 7

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 8

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

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Kota Bharu and Penang thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Kota Bharu and Penang 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 Kota Bharu and Penang?

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

Question 11

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kota Bharu 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 12

What flights operate between Kota Bharu and Penang?

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Traveling between Kota Bharu 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 13

How many airports are there near Kota Bharu?

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There are a number of airports in and around Kota Bharu. The main one is Sultan Ismail Petra and other nearby airports include Sultan Ismail Petra, Sultan Mahmud, Narathiwat

Question 14

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 15

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

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kota Bharu 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 17

What time do flights between Kota Bharu 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 Kota Bharu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do flights between Kota Bharu 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.

Cheapest one-way trip	£28
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£28
Cheapest round-trip	£55
Average round-trip	£78
Nonstop flights in December	£28 – £61

Airline	Mon 27.11	Tue 28.11	Wed 29.11	Thu 30.11	Fri 01.12	Sat 02.12	Sun 03.12
Firefly	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Malaysia Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

Airline	Mon 04.12	Tue 05.12	Wed 06.12	Thu 07.12	Fri 08.12	Sat 09.12	Sun 10.12
Firefly	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Malaysia Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	---	---

Airline	Mon 11.12	Tue 12.12	Wed 13.12	Thu 14.12	Fri 15.12	Sat 16.12	Sun 17.12
Firefly	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Malaysia Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 18.12	Tue 19.12	Wed 20.12	Thu 21.12	Fri 22.12	Sat 23.12	Sun 24.12
Firefly	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Malaysia Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
AirAsia	AXM	AK	Yes	0 0
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Malaysia Airlines	MAS	MH	No	0 0
Batik Air Malaysia	MXD	OD	No	0 0