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 Malaysia Airlines, Firefly, AirAsia.

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, Denpasar, Langkawi, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Phnom Penh, Krabi, Johor Bahru, Taipei, Tokyo, Da Nang, Siem Reap, Hong Kong, Chiang Mai, Kuching, Manila, Phuket City, Kuala Terengganu, Yangon.

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 Los Angeles, Chicago, Kuala Lumpur, Honolulu, Singapore, Manila, Taipei, Sandakan, Cebu, Denpasar, Hong Kong, Kuching, Tawau, Phuket City, Melbourne, Bangkok, Seoul, Shenzhen, Lahad Datu, Miri.

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, Limbang, Lawas.

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, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly, China Southern Airlines.

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, Limbang, Lawas.

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	$79
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	$126
Cheapest round-trip	$129
Average round-trip	$161
Nonstop flights in August	$79 – $262

Airline	Sun 24.08	Mon 25.08	Tue 26.08	Wed 27.08	Thu 28.08	Fri 29.08	Sat 30.08
AirAsia	---	---	---	---	---	2	2
Firefly	---	---	---	---	---	1	1
Malaysia Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	1	1
Weekly flights: 8 total	Daily flights: 1.14 average	Most flights: Friday 2 flights

Airline	Sun 31.08	Mon 01.09	Tue 02.09	Wed 03.09	Thu 04.09	Fri 05.09	Sat 06.09
AirAsia	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Firefly	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Malaysia Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 28 total	Daily flights: 4 average	Most flights: Sunday 2 flights

Airline	Sun 07.09	Mon 08.09	Tue 09.09	Wed 10.09	Thu 11.09	Fri 12.09	Sat 13.09
AirAsia	2	2	2	2	2	2	1
Firefly	1	---	1	---	1	1	1
Malaysia Airlines	1	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 19 total	Daily flights: 2.71 average	Most flights: Sunday 2 flights

Airline	Sun 14.09	Mon 15.09	Tue 16.09	Wed 17.09	Thu 18.09	Fri 19.09	Sat 20.09
AirAsia	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Firefly	1	---	1	---	1	1	---
Malaysia Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 18 total	Daily flights: 2.57 average	Most flights: Sunday 2 flights

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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 Southern Airlines	CSN	CZ	Yes

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