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How much do flights to Penang cost?
Getting from Penang airport to the city center
Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus (Rapid Penang).
Transport Option | Typical time | Typical cost | Frequency | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
30-50 min | fixed coupon fare by zone; MYR 45–75 (~USD 10–17) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | convenience with fixed pricing | |
30-50 min | varies by demand; MYR 25–50 (~USD 5–11) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | app-based door-to-door service | |
45-75 min | flat fare; MYR 2.70 (~USD 0.60) | every 30–60 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers | |
30-50 min | pre-booked; MYR 80–150 (~USD 18–33) | pre-booked (traffic dependent) | groups or premium service | |
30-50 min | 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
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.
| Airline | Mon 25.05 | Tue 26.05 | Wed 27.05 | Thu 28.05 | Fri 29.05 | Sat 30.05 | Sun 31.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- | --- | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 4 total | Daily flights: 0.57 average | Most flights: Saturday 2 flights |
| Airline | Mon 01.06 | Tue 02.06 | Wed 03.06 | Thu 04.06 | Fri 05.06 | Sat 06.06 | Sun 07.06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 10 total | Daily flights: 1.43 average | Most flights: Tuesday 2 flights |
| Airline | Mon 08.06 | Tue 09.06 | Wed 10.06 | Thu 11.06 | Fri 12.06 | Sat 13.06 | Sun 14.06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 10 total | Daily flights: 1.43 average | Most flights: Tuesday 2 flights |
| Airline | Mon 15.06 | Tue 16.06 | Wed 17.06 | Thu 18.06 | Fri 19.06 | Sat 20.06 | Sun 21.06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 10 total | Daily flights: 1.43 average | Most flights: Tuesday 2 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Penang
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| AirAsia | AXM | AK | No |
| Batik Air Malaysia | MXD | OD | No |
| Firefly | FFM | FY | No |
| Malaysia Airlines | MAS | MH | No |
| Turkish Airlines | THY | TK | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Penang
Average Weather
| 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 | 26°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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