Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Penang to Kota Bharu?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Penang and Kota Bharu takes around 1.0 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Penang and Kota Bharu?

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The flight distance between Penang and Kota Bharu is 243 km.

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Penang?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Penang and Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi, Singapore, Bangkok, Johor Bahru, Phuket City, Bali, Denpasar, Phuket Province, London, Krabi, Kuantan, Hong Kong, Medan, Hanoi, Da Nang, Tawau, Kuching, Kota Kinabalu, Chiang Mai.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Kota Bharu?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kota Bharu and Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Johor Bahru, Kota Kinabalu, Seoul, Sandakan, Ho Chi Minh City, Denpasar, Medan, Jakarta, Hanoi, Krabi, Langkawi, Chiang Mai, Siem Reap, Kuching, Manila, Shanghai, Surat Thani Province, Tawau.

Question 6

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 7

What airports are near Kota Bharu?

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The main airport in Kota Bharu is Sultan Ismail Petra. It is also served by Sultan Ismail Petra, Sultan Mahmud, Narathiwat.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Penang and Kota Bharu?

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Currently, you can fly between Penang and Kota Bharu with AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly, China Eastern Airlines.

Question 9

When’s the best time to travel between Penang and Kota Bharu?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Penang and Kota Bharu, 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 Penang and Kota Bharu?

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Traveling between Penang and Kota Bharu, 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 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 12

How many airports are there near Kota Bharu?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Kota Bharu. The main one is Sultan Ismail Petra and other nearby airports include Sultan Ismail Petra, Sultan Mahmud, Narathiwat.

Question 13

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

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Penang and Kota Bharu 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 Kota Bharu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between Penang and Kota Bharu depart?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

What time do flights between Penang and Kota Bharu 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 Kota Bharu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£32
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£87
Cheapest round-trip	£59
Average round-trip	£91
Nonstop flights in September	£59 – £153

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Airport Taxi	15-25 min	RM 25 – RM 35; fixed fare to city center (approximately USD 5–8)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	convenience and speed
Grab (ride-hailing)	15-25 min	RM 15 – RM 30; varies by demand (approximately USD 3–7)	on-demand (traffic dependent)	budget-conscious travelers
Public Bus	25-40 min	RM 2 – RM 5; local bus fare (approximately USD 0.50–1)	limited service, check schedules (traffic dependent)	lowest cost option
Rental Car	15-25 min	RM 80 – RM 200; per day rental (approximately USD 17–43)	on-demand during office hours (traffic dependent)	flexibility and exploration
Hotel Shuttle	15-30 min	RM 0 – RM 50; complimentary or charged by hotel (approximately USD 0–11)	by arrangement (traffic dependent)	hotel guests

Airline	Mon 21.09	Tue 22.09	Wed 23.09	Thu 24.09	Fri 25.09	Sat 26.09	Sun 27.09
Firefly	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Malaysia Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 7 total	Daily flights: 1 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 28.09	Tue 29.09	Wed 30.09	Thu 01.10	Fri 02.10	Sat 03.10	Sun 04.10
Firefly	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Malaysia Airlines	---	---	---	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 11 total	Daily flights: 1.57 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 05.10	Tue 06.10	Wed 07.10	Thu 08.10	Fri 09.10	Sat 10.10	Sun 11.10
Firefly	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Malaysia Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	---
Weekly flights: 13 total	Daily flights: 1.86 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

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
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	27°C	24°C
February	28°C	24°C
March	29°C	24°C
April	30°C	25°C
May	31°C	26°C
June	30°C	25°C
July	30°C	25°C
August	30°C	25°C
September	30°C	25°C
October	29°C	25°C
November	28°C	25°C
December	27°C	24°C

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