Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Kuching to Penang?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kuching and Penang takes around 2.1 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Kuching and Penang?

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The flight distance between Kuching and Penang is 1196 km.

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Kuching?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kuching and Kuala Lumpur, Sandakan, Tawau, Kuala Terengganu, Singapore, Labuan, Kota Kinabalu, Bandar Seri Begawan, Taipei, Limbang, Surabaya, Miri, Manila, Ipoh, Kuantan, Johor Bahru, Kota Bharu, Yogyakarta, Mukah, Siem Reap.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Penang?

Accepted Answer

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, Kota Kinabalu, Tawau, Da Nang, Ko Samui, Phnom Penh.

Question 6

What airports are near Kuching?

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The main airport in Kuching is Kuching International. It is also served by Kuching International.

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 Kuching and Penang?

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

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

Question 11

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kuching 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 Kuching and Penang?

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Traveling between Kuching 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 Kuching?

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There are a number of airports in and around Kuching. The main one is Kuching International and other nearby airports include Kuching International

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

Question 16

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

Question 18

What time do flights between Kuching 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	£37
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£79
Cheapest round-trip	£61
Average round-trip	£63
Nonstop flights in May	£24 – £54

Airline	Mon 06.05	Tue 07.05	Wed 08.05	Thu 09.05	Fri 10.05	Sat 11.05	Sun 12.05
Firefly	1	1	1	1	2	1	1
Malaysia Airlines	1	1	1	1	2	2	2
AirAsia	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

Airline	Mon 13.05	Tue 14.05	Wed 15.05	Thu 16.05	Fri 17.05	Sat 18.05	Sun 19.05
Firefly	1	1	1	1	2	1	1
Malaysia Airlines	2	1	1	1	2	2	2
AirAsia	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

Airline	Mon 20.05	Tue 21.05	Wed 22.05	Thu 23.05	Fri 24.05	Sat 25.05	Sun 26.05
Firefly	1	1	1	1	2	2	2
Malaysia Airlines	2	1	1	1	2	2	2
AirAsia	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

Airline	Mon 27.05	Tue 28.05	Wed 29.05	Thu 30.05	Fri 31.05	Sat 01.06	Sun 02.06
Firefly	---	2	2	2	2	2	2
Malaysia Airlines	2	2	2	2	---	2	2
AirAsia	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
AirAsia	AXM	AK	No	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	No	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	29°C	24°C
February	30°C	24°C
March	31°C	25°C
April	30°C	26°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