Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Penang to Kuching?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Penang and Kuching takes around 2.0 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Penang and Kuching?

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The flight distance between Penang and Kuching is 1196 km.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Penang and Kuching. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include AirAsia.

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, Kota Kinabalu, Chiang Mai, Jakarta.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Kuching?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kuching and Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, London, Kota Kinabalu, Johor Bahru, Hong Kong, Manila, Denpasar, Shenzhen, Miri, Langkawi, Kota Bharu, Yogyakarta, Perth, Sandakan, Tawau, Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta, Labuan, Java.

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 Kuching?

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The main airport in Kuching is Kuching International. It is also served by Kuching International.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Penang and Kuching?

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Currently, you can fly between Penang and Kuching with AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, Scoot, Air Borneo.

Question 9

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

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

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Traveling between Penang and Kuching, 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?

Accepted Answer

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 Kuching?

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There are a number of airports in and around Kuching. The main one is Kuching International and other nearby airports include Kuching International.

Question 13

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

Question 15

What time do flights between Penang and Kuching 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 Kuching arrive?

Accepted Answer

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 Kuching, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£51
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£83
Cheapest round-trip	£99
Average round-trip	£102
Nonstop flights in August	£42 – £120

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Airport Taxi (coupon system)	20-35 min	RM 30 – RM 45; fixed coupon fare; purchase at airport counter	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	convenience with fixed pricing
Grab (ride-hailing)	20-35 min	RM 18 – RM 35; varies by demand and destination	on-demand via app (traffic dependent)	app-based booking
Public Bus (Kuching City Public Link)	35-50 min	RM 1 – RM 3; cash payment on board	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Hotel Shuttle	20-40 min	RM 0 – RM 50; complimentary or paid; check with hotel	by arrangement (traffic dependent)	hotel guests
Private Transfer (pre-booked)	20-35 min	RM 50 – RM 100; fixed rate; book in advance	by reservation (traffic dependent)	groups or families
Rental Car	20-35 min	RM 80 – RM 200; per day; counters at arrivals hall	on-demand during office hours (traffic dependent)	exploring Sarawak independently

Airline	Mon 03.08	Tue 04.08	Wed 05.08	Thu 06.08	Fri 07.08	Sat 08.08	Sun 09.08
AirAsia	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Weekly flights: 14 total	Daily flights: 2 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 10.08	Tue 11.08	Wed 12.08	Thu 13.08	Fri 14.08	Sat 15.08	Sun 16.08
AirAsia	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Weekly flights: 14 total	Daily flights: 2 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 17.08	Tue 18.08	Wed 19.08	Thu 20.08	Fri 21.08	Sat 22.08	Sun 23.08
AirAsia	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Weekly flights: 14 total	Daily flights: 2 average	Most flights: Monday 2 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
Scoot	TGW	TR	No
Air Borneo	MWG	MY	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	28°C	23°C
February	29°C	23°C
March	29°C	23°C
April	30°C	23°C
May	31°C	23°C
June	31°C	23°C
July	31°C	23°C
August	31°C	23°C
September	31°C	23°C
October	30°C	23°C
November	29°C	23°C
December	29°C	23°C

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