Cheap flights from Kunming to Penang from £114

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1 stop
Sun, Jul 26
Kunming KMGPenang PEN
£114
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Tue, Jul 21
Kunming KMGPenang PEN
£118
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Thu, Jul 23
Kunming KMGPenang PEN
£118
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Mon, Jul 20
Kunming KMGPenang PEN
£122
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Sun, Jul 26
Kunming KMGPenang PEN
£122
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Thu, Jul 23
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Thu, Jul 23 – Tue, Jul 28
Kunming KMGPenang PEN
£234
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Thu, Jul 23 – Mon, Jul 27
Kunming KMGPenang PEN
£239
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Tue, Jul 21 – Thu, Jul 23
Kunming KMGPenang PEN
£240
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Thu, Jul 23 – Mon, Jul 27
Kunming KMGPenang PEN
£242
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Tue, Jul 21 – Sat, Jul 25
Kunming KMGPenang PEN
£247
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Thu, Jul 23 – Tue, Jul 28
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How much do flights to Penang cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£114

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£257

Cheapest round-trip

£234

Average round-trip

£266

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

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

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

Depart from
Kunming Changshui International
Arrive to
Penang International
Average flights per week
274
Flight distance
2223 km

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
Batik Air Malaysia
---1---1---------
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
Batik Air Malaysia
---1---1---------
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
Batik Air Malaysia
---1---1---------
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
Batik Air Malaysia
---1---1---------
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Kunming to Penang

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

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
11 Jul
73%
30°C26°C
18 Jul
63%
29°C25°C
Sunday
12 Jul
57%
30°C26°C
19 Jul
57%
30°C26°C
Monday
13 Jul
72%
30°C26°C
20 Jul
36%
29°C26°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
72%
30°C26°C
21 Jul
23%
30°C26°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
81%
29°C26°C
22 Jul
64%
30°C26°C
Thursday
16 Jul
69%
29°C26°C
23 Jul
59%
30°C26°C
Friday
17 Jul
66%
30°C26°C
24 Jul
73%
30°C26°C
The distance between Kunming and Penang is 2223 km. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, and Malaysia Airlines. Kunming and Penang have 274 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Kunming to Penang?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kunming and Penang takes around 3.5 hours.
What is the flight distance between Kunming and Penang?
The flight distance between Kunming and Penang is 2223 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Kunming and Penang?
Several carriers operate flights between Kunming and Penang. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Batik Air Malaysia.
What are the most popular routes to and from Kunming?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kunming and Bangkok, Shanghai, Singapore, Shenzhen, Kuala Lumpur, Chengdu, Lijiang, Hangzhou, Tokyo, Hanoi, Guangzhou, Tashkent, Hong Kong, Barcelona, San Francisco, Toronto, New Delhi, Dhaka, Seoul, Lahore.
What are the most popular routes to and from Penang?
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.
What airports are near Kunming?
The main airport in Kunming is Kunming Changshui International. It is also served by Kunming Changshui International, Xingyi Wanfenglin, Wenshan Puzhehei, Panzhihua Bao anying.
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 Kunming and Penang?
Currently, you can fly between Kunming and Penang with AirAsia, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Kunming and Penang?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kunming 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.
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