Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Penang from £24

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Tue, Jun 9
Kuala Lumpur SZBPenang PEN
£24
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Wed, Jun 10
Kuala Lumpur SZBPenang PEN
£24
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Thu, Jun 11
Kuala Lumpur KULPenang PEN
£27
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Fri, Jun 5
Kuala Lumpur KULPenang PEN
£31
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Sun, Jun 7
Kuala Lumpur KULPenang PEN
£31
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Sat, Jun 6
Kuala Lumpur KULPenang PEN
£31
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Tue, Jun 9 – Thu, Jun 11
Kuala Lumpur SZBPenang PEN
£40
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Wed, Jun 10 – Sat, Jun 13
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£45
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Tue, Jun 9 – Fri, Jun 12
Kuala Lumpur SZBPenang PEN
£47
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Wed, Jun 10 – Fri, Jun 12
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Thu, Jun 11 – Sat, Jun 13
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Kuala Lumpur KULPenang PEN
£48
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How much do flights to Penang cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£24

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£47

Cheapest round-trip

£40

Average round-trip

£51

Nonstop flights in May

£31 – £57

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
Kuala Lumpur International
Arrive to
Penang International
Average flights per week
305
Flight distance
325 km

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
AirAsia
------------------1
Firefly
------------------1
Batik Air Malaysia
------------------1
Malaysia Airlines
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Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Sunday 1 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
AirAsia
1656557
Firefly
---1------1---1
Batik Air Malaysia
2133---12
Malaysia Airlines
---------------------
Weekly flights: 50 totalDaily flights: 7.14 averageMost flights: Sunday 7 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
AirAsia
76683---2
Firefly
---1---------1---
Batik Air Malaysia
221---1---1
Malaysia Airlines
---------------------
Weekly flights: 41 totalDaily flights: 5.86 averageMost flights: Thursday 8 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
AirAsia
6779897
Firefly
2---1---221
Batik Air Malaysia
------1------------
Malaysia Airlines
---------------------
Weekly flights: 62 totalDaily flights: 8.86 averageMost flights: Thursday 9 flights

Check-in for a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Penang

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
FireflyFFMFYNo
Batik Air MalaysiaMXDODNo
China Southern AirlinesCSNCZYes

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
151
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
9 May
86%
29°C26°C
16 May
84%
29°C26°C
Sunday
10 May
85%
30°C26°C
17 May
77%
30°C26°C
Monday
11 May
88%
28°C26°C
18 May
86%
30°C26°C
Tuesday
12 May
89%
30°C26°C
19 May
89%
30°C26°C
Wednesday
13 May
85%
30°C27°C
20 May
86%
30°C26°C
Thursday
14 May
89%
30°C26°C
21 May
85%
29°C26°C
Friday
15 May
89%
29°C26°C
22 May
84%
30°C26°C
Travelers usually depart from Kuala Lumpur International, or Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah when they travel from Kuala Lumpur to Penang. The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Penang is 325 km. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Firefly, Batik Air Malaysia, and China Southern Airlines. Kuala Lumpur and Penang have 305 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Kuala Lumpur to Penang?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kuala Lumpur and Penang takes around 1.0 hours.
What is the flight distance between Kuala Lumpur and Penang?
The flight distance between Kuala Lumpur and Penang is 325 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Kuala Lumpur and Penang?
Several carriers operate flights between Kuala Lumpur and Penang. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Batik Air Malaysia, AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Firefly.
What are the most popular routes to and from Kuala Lumpur?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kuala Lumpur and London, Langkawi, Denpasar, Singapore, Bali, Bangkok, Phuket City, Phuket Province, Manila, Krabi, Jakarta, Johor Bahru, Ho Chi Minh City, Kota Kinabalu, Kota Bharu, Da Nang, Perth, Hanoi, Sydney, Hong Kong.
What are the most popular routes to and from Penang?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Penang and 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, Sandakan.
Which airports are there in Kuala Lumpur?
Kuala Lumpur is mainly served by Kuala Lumpur International. But there are other airports nearby, including Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah.
What airports are near Kuala Lumpur?
The main airport in Kuala Lumpur is Kuala Lumpur International. It is also served by Sultan Azlan Shah, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Malacca International.
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 Kuala Lumpur and Penang?
Currently, you can fly between Kuala Lumpur and Penang with AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Firefly, Batik Air Malaysia, China Southern Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Kuala Lumpur and Penang?
What flights operate between Kuala Lumpur and Penang?
How many airports are there near Kuala Lumpur?
How many airports are there near Penang?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kuala Lumpur and Penang depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kuala Lumpur and Penang arrive?
What time do flights between Kuala Lumpur and Penang depart?
What time do flights between Kuala Lumpur and Penang arrive?

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