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 2.0 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.

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, Singapore, Kota Kinabalu, Tawau, Manila, Jakarta, Miri, Java, Johor Bahru, Bintulu, Gunung Mulu National Park, Taipei, Denpasar, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Sibu, Medan, Shenzhen, Sandakan, Borneo.

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, Kota Kinabalu, Krabi, Manila, Sydney.

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

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 9

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 10

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 11

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 12

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 13

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 14

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 15

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 16

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	£30
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£56
Cheapest round-trip	£58
Average round-trip	£73
Nonstop flights in February	£29 – £52

Transport Option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Best for
Airport taxi (coupon system)	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
Grab (ride-hailing)	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
Rapid Penang Bus 401E	45-75 min	RM 2.70 (flat fare; MYR 2.70 (~USD 0.60))	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Private airport transfer	30-50 min	RM 80-RM 150 (pre-booked; MYR 80–150 (~USD 18–33))	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups or premium service
Rental car	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

Airline	Mon 09.02	Tue 10.02	Wed 11.02	Thu 12.02	Fri 13.02	Sat 14.02	Sun 15.02
AirAsia	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Weekly flights: 14 total	Daily flights: 2 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 16.02	Tue 17.02	Wed 18.02	Thu 19.02	Fri 20.02	Sat 21.02	Sun 22.02
AirAsia	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Weekly flights: 14 total	Daily flights: 2 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 23.02	Tue 24.02	Wed 25.02	Thu 26.02	Fri 27.02	Sat 28.02	Sun 01.03
AirAsia	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Weekly flights: 14 total	Daily flights: 2 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

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