Question 1

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

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Penang and Kota Bharu takes around 0.92 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?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Penang and Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Kuala Terengganu, Bangkok, Jakarta, Kuantan, Hanoi, Johor Bahru, Denpasar, Ho Chi Minh City, Bintulu, Phuket City, Langkawi, Phnom Penh, Da Nang, Yangon, Hong Kong, Semarang, Surabaya, Chiang Rai Province.

Question 5

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

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kota Bharu and Johor Bahru, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Langkawi, Bintulu, Hong Kong, Kuching, Tawau, Labuan, Kota Kinabalu, Kuantan, Sandakan, Ho Chi Minh City, Krabi, Denpasar, Guangzhou, Bandung, Siem Reap, Surabaya, Perth.

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 Abdul Halim, Sultan Azlan Shah.

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

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Penang and Kota Bharu?

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

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

Question 11

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 12

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 13

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 Abdul Halim, Sultan Azlan Shah

Question 14

How many airports are there near Kota Bharu?

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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 15

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 16

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 17

What time do 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 18

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	£23
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£23
Cheapest round-trip	£42
Average round-trip	£59
Nonstop flights in September	£23 – £78

Airline	Mon 18.09	Tue 19.09	Wed 20.09	Thu 21.09	Fri 22.09	Sat 23.09	Sun 24.09
Firefly	1	1	1	1	---	1	1
Malaysia Airlines	1	1	1	1	---	1	1

Airline	Mon 25.09	Tue 26.09	Wed 27.09	Thu 28.09	Fri 29.09	Sat 30.09	Sun 01.10
Firefly	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Malaysia Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

Airline	Mon 02.10	Tue 03.10	Wed 04.10	Thu 05.10	Fri 06.10	Sat 07.10	Sun 08.10
Firefly	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Malaysia Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 09.10	Tue 10.10	Wed 11.10	Thu 12.10	Fri 13.10	Sat 14.10	Sun 15.10
Firefly	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Malaysia Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
AirAsia	AXM	AK	Yes	0 0
Malaysia Airlines	MAS	MH	No	0 0
Firefly	FFM	FY	No	No
MYAirline	MYM	Z9	No	No
Batik Air Malaysia	MXD	OD	No	0 0