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 2.7 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 AirAsia.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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.

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, Krabi, Manila, Sydney, Sandakan.

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, Lawas, Limbang.

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 Kinabalu and Penang?

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

Question 9

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 10

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 11

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, Lawas, Limbang

Question 12

How many airports are there near Penang?

Accepted Answer

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 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 14

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 15

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 16

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	£53
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£102
Cheapest round-trip	£103
Average round-trip	£119
Nonstop flights in October	£53 – £76

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 12.10	Tue 13.10	Wed 14.10	Thu 15.10	Fri 16.10	Sat 17.10	Sun 18.10
AirAsia	1	2	1	2	2	2	2
Weekly flights: 12 total	Daily flights: 1.71 average	Most flights: Tuesday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 19.10	Tue 20.10	Wed 21.10	Thu 22.10	Fri 23.10	Sat 24.10	Sun 25.10
AirAsia	1	2	1	2	2	2	2
Weekly flights: 12 total	Daily flights: 1.71 average	Most flights: Tuesday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 26.10	Tue 27.10	Wed 28.10	Thu 29.10	Fri 30.10	Sat 31.10	Sun 01.11
AirAsia	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Weekly flights: 14 total	Daily flights: 2 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

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

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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