Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Penang from £60

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Sun, Apr 26
Kota Kinabalu BKIPenang PEN
£60
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Sun, Apr 26
Kota Kinabalu BKIPenang PEN
£60
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Fri, May 1
Kota Kinabalu BKIPenang PEN
£60
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Wed, Apr 29
Kota Kinabalu BKIPenang PEN
£60
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Mon, Apr 27
Kota Kinabalu BKIPenang PEN
£60
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Tue, Apr 28
Kota Kinabalu BKIPenang PEN
£64
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Sun, Apr 26 – Wed, Apr 29
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£115
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Wed, Apr 29 – Sat, May 2
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£115
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Sun, Apr 26 – Tue, Apr 28
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Sun, Apr 26 – Wed, Apr 29
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How much do flights to Penang cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£60

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£95

Cheapest round-trip

£115

Nonstop flights in April

£50 – £91

Most popular airline

AirAsia

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
234
Flight distance
1749 km

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 13.04Tue 14.04Wed 15.04Thu 16.04Fri 17.04Sat 18.04Sun 19.04
AirAsia
2222222
Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 20.04Tue 21.04Wed 22.04Thu 23.04Fri 24.04Sat 25.04Sun 26.04
AirAsia
2222222
Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 27.04Tue 28.04Wed 29.04Thu 30.04Fri 01.05Sat 02.05Sun 03.05
AirAsia
2222121
Weekly flights: 12 totalDaily flights: 1.71 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 04.05Tue 05.05Wed 06.05Thu 07.05Fri 08.05Sat 09.05Sun 10.05
AirAsia
1212121
Weekly flights: 10 totalDaily flights: 1.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Penang

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
Batik Air MalaysiaMXDODNo
FireflyFFMFYNo
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo

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
150
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
18 Apr
89%
31°C26°C
25 Apr
85%
30°C26°C
Sunday
19 Apr
89%
27°C25°C
26 Apr
86%
30°C26°C
Monday
20 Apr
87%
30°C25°C
27 Apr
86%
30°C26°C
Tuesday
21 Apr
88%
30°C26°C
28 Apr
88%
29°C26°C
Wednesday
22 Apr
89%
30°C26°C
29 Apr
82%
30°C26°C
Thursday
23 Apr
85%
30°C26°C
30 Apr
79%
30°C26°C
Friday
24 Apr
85%
30°C26°C
1 May
88%
30°C27°C
The distance between Kota Kinabalu and Penang is 1749 km. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly, and IndiGo Airlines. Kota Kinabalu and Penang have 234 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Kota Kinabalu to Penang?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kota Kinabalu and Penang takes around 2.7 hours.
What is the flight distance between Kota Kinabalu and Penang?
The flight distance between Kota Kinabalu and Penang is 1749 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Kota Kinabalu and Penang?
Several carriers operate flights between Kota Kinabalu and Penang. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include AirAsia.
What are the most popular routes to and from Kota Kinabalu?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur, Sandakan, London, Singapore, Denpasar, Kuching, Tawau, Cebu, Gunung Mulu National Park, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Lahad Datu, Manila, Ho Chi Minh City, Phuket City, Kota Bharu, Sibu, Hanoi, Taipei, Miri.
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, Krabi, Manila, Sydney, Sandakan.
What airports are near Kota Kinabalu?
The main airport in Kota Kinabalu is Kota Kinabalu International. It is also served by Kota Kinabalu International, Limbang, Lawas.
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 Kota Kinabalu and Penang?
Currently, you can fly between Kota Kinabalu and Penang with AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly, IndiGo Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Kota Kinabalu and Penang?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kota Kinabalu 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.
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