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Book your trip to arrive at Kuala Lumpur International, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, Kuala Lumpur - Bersepadu Selatan, Kuala Lumpur - Hentian Duta, or Kuala Lumpur - Central Station. The distance between Penang and Kuala Lumpur is 325 km. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines, and Malindo Air. Penang and Kuala Lumpur have 220 direct flights per week.
Weekly direct flights
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays | Sundays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct flights | 31 | 30 | 32 | 26 | - | 31 | 24 |
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Check-in for a flight from Penang to Kuala Lumpur
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Online check-in available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AirAsia | AXM | AK | Yes | Opens 240 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight |
| Firefly | FFM | FY | Yes | No |
| Malaysia Airlines | MAS | MH | Yes | No |
| Malindo Air | MXD | OD | Yes | No |
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to travel from Penang to Kuala Lumpur?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Penang and Kuala Lumpur takes around 1.0 hours.
What is the flight distance between Penang and Kuala Lumpur?
The flight distance between Penang and Kuala Lumpur is 325 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Penang and Kuala Lumpur?
Several carriers operate flights between Penang and Kuala Lumpur. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Malindo Air, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia.
What are the most popular routes to and from Penang?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Penang and Kota Bharu, 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.
What are the most popular routes to and from Kuala Lumpur?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, Denpasar, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Manila, Sydney, Taipei, Jakarta, Kota Kinabalu, Johor Bahru, Perth, Tokyo, Auckland, Ho Chi Minh City, London, Melbourne, Langkawi, Kuching, Phuket City, Seoul.
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.
What airports are near Kuala Lumpur?
The main airport in Kuala Lumpur is Kuala Lumpur International. It is also served by Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Sultan Azlan Shah, Malacca International.
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