Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kota Bharu and Penang takes around 1.0 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 Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Kuching, Kota Kinabalu, Denpasar, Johor Bahru, Langkawi, Tawau, Alor Setar, Ho Chi Minh City, Barcelona, Yogyakarta, Bengkulu, Bintulu, Krabi, Milan, Phuket City, Miri, Hat Yai, Kuantan.

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, 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.

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 Abdul Halim, Sultan Azlan Shah.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Kota Bharu and Penang?

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

Question 9

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 10

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 11

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 12

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 13

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 14

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 15

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 16

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	£54
Cheapest round-trip	£111
Average round-trip	£118
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack
Nonstop flights in August	£64 – £153

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 03.08	Tue 04.08	Wed 05.08	Thu 06.08	Fri 07.08	Sat 08.08	Sun 09.08
Firefly	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Malaysia Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 7 total	Daily flights: 1 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 10.08	Tue 11.08	Wed 12.08	Thu 13.08	Fri 14.08	Sat 15.08	Sun 16.08
Firefly	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Malaysia Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 7 total	Daily flights: 1 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 17.08	Tue 18.08	Wed 19.08	Thu 20.08	Fri 21.08	Sat 22.08	Sun 23.08
Firefly	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Malaysia Airlines	---	---	---	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 11 total	Daily flights: 1.57 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 24.08	Tue 25.08	Wed 26.08	Thu 27.08	Fri 28.08	Sat 29.08	Sun 30.08
Firefly	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Malaysia Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	---
Weekly flights: 13 total	Daily flights: 1.86 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
AirAsia	AXM	AK	No
Malaysia Airlines	MAS	MH	No
Firefly	FFM	FY	No
Batik Air Malaysia	MXD	OD	No
Batik Air	BTK	ID	Yes

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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