Question 1

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

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kota Kinabalu and Penang takes around 2.8 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Kota Kinabalu and Penang?

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The flight distance between Kota Kinabalu and Penang is 1749 km.

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

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

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur, Seoul, Labuan, Kuala Terengganu, Lahad Datu, Sandakan, Tawau, Osaka, Miri, Singapore, Tokyo, Kuching, Manila, Cebu, Puerto Princesa, Sibu, Zamboanga City, Taipei, Busan, Makassar.

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, Kota Bharu, Johor Bahru, Phuket City, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta, Hong Kong, Kuala Terengganu, Bintulu, Melbourne, Manila, Tawau, Da Nang, Ko Samui, Phnom Penh, Chiang Mai.

Question 6

What airports are near Kota Kinabalu?

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The main airport in Kota Kinabalu is Kota Kinabalu International. It is also served by Kota Kinabalu International, Limbang, Lawas.

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 Kinabalu and Penang?

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

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

Question 11

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

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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.

Question 12

What flights operate between Kota Kinabalu and Penang?

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Traveling between Kota Kinabalu 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 Kinabalu?

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There are a number of airports in and around Kota Kinabalu. The main one is Kota Kinabalu International and other nearby airports include Kota Kinabalu International, Limbang, Lawas

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 Kinabalu 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 Kinabalu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

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

Question 18

What time do flights between Kota Kinabalu 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	£80
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£143
Cheapest round-trip	£169
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack
Nonstop flights in December	£143 – £205

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	2	2	1	2	2
Malaysia Airlines	1	---	---	---	---	1	---

Airline	Mon 18.12	Tue 19.12	Wed 20.12	Thu 21.12	Fri 22.12	Sat 23.12	Sun 24.12
Firefly	2	3	2	3	2	1	1
Malaysia Airlines	---	1	1	---	1	1	2

Airline	Mon 25.12	Tue 26.12	Wed 27.12	Thu 28.12	Fri 29.12	Sat 30.12	Sun 31.12
Firefly	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Malaysia Airlines	1	---	1	---	1	---	1

Airline	Mon 01.01	Tue 02.01	Wed 03.01	Thu 04.01	Fri 05.01	Sat 06.01	Sun 07.01
Firefly	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Malaysia Airlines	1	---	1	---	1	---	1

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