Question 1

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

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Penang and Kota Kinabalu takes around 2.8 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Penang and Kota Kinabalu?

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The flight distance between Penang and Kota Kinabalu is 1749 km.

Question 3

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

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

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 Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Langkawi, London, Johor Bahru, Denpasar, Bali, Phuket City, Krabi, Phuket Province, Edinburgh, Ho Chi Minh City, Medan, Manila, Kuantan, Chiang Mai, Da Nang, Kuching, Phnom Penh.

Question 5

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

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Manila, Sandakan, London, Kuching, Denpasar, Hong Kong, Cebu, Tawau, Taipei, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Seoul, Perth, Johor Bahru, Lahad Datu, Phuket City, Tokyo, Labuan.

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 Kinabalu?

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The main airport in Kota Kinabalu is Kota Kinabalu International. It is also served by Kota Kinabalu International, Lawas, Limbang.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Penang and Kota Kinabalu?

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

Question 9

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

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

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Traveling between Penang and Kota Kinabalu, 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 Abdul Halim, Sultan Azlan Shah

Question 12

How many airports are there near Kota Kinabalu?

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There are a number of airports in and around Kota Kinabalu. The main one is Kota Kinabalu International and other nearby airports include Kota Kinabalu International, Lawas, Limbang.

Question 13

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

Question 15

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

Cheapest one-way trip	£47
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£76
Cheapest round-trip	£87
Average round-trip	£91
Nonstop flights in July	£41 – £85

Airline	Mon 07.07	Tue 08.07	Wed 09.07	Thu 10.07	Fri 11.07	Sat 12.07	Sun 13.07
AirAsia	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Firefly	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Malaysia Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	---
Weekly flights: 27 total	Daily flights: 3.86 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 14.07	Tue 15.07	Wed 16.07	Thu 17.07	Fri 18.07	Sat 19.07	Sun 20.07
AirAsia	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Firefly	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Malaysia Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 21 total	Daily flights: 3 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 21.07	Tue 22.07	Wed 23.07	Thu 24.07	Fri 25.07	Sat 26.07	Sun 27.07
AirAsia	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Firefly	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Malaysia Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 21 total	Daily flights: 3 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 28.07	Tue 29.07	Wed 30.07	Thu 31.07	Fri 01.08	Sat 02.08	Sun 03.08
AirAsia	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Firefly	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Malaysia Airlines	---	---	---	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 25 total	Daily flights: 3.57 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

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

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
AirAsia	AXM	AK	No
Firefly	FFM	FY	No
Malaysia Airlines	MAS	MH	No
China Southern Airlines	CSN	CZ	Yes
Batik Air Malaysia	MXD	OD	No