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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Bangkok to Penang:

• Earliest: departs at 07:35 and lands at 09:24
• Latest: departs at 19:30 and lands at 21:19.

The flight takes about 1h 49m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Bangkok to Penang:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Bangkok to Penang takes 1h 49m, covering 1,514 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Bangkok to Penang range from RM 581 to RM 939, with an average of RM 711 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 581 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 16% above the RM 711 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average RM 711 return, compared with RM 1,111 via a stopover through Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

Thai Lion Air is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Thai AirAsia has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Bangkok to Penang flights are:

• Thai Lion Air: 83% on time
• Thai AirAsia: 80% on time
• Thai Airways: 75% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 72% of the time.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Bangkok to Penang flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

Penang Intl Airport (PEN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around RM 62 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Paradise
• GREEN MOTION
• keddy by Europcar
• Galaxy Asia Car Rental
• Xdrive Mobility

Flights from Bangkok to Penang may depart from several airports in Bangkok area, including Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK). Flights usually arrive at Penang Intl (PEN).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Bangkok to Penang route, 28% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 29m.

One-stop flights from Bangkok to Penang most commonly connect through:

• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 83% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Bangkok to Penang. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at RM 685 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at RM 861, a difference of RM 175.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Bangkok and Penang. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Thai AirAsia
• Thai Airways
• Thai Lion Air

Flying via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 30m, compared to 7h 09m via Singapore Changi (SIN) and 9h 44m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG).

Penang is 1 hour ahead of Bangkok (Malaysia Time vs Indochina Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Bangkok to Penang flights:

• Thai Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Thai AirAsia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Thai Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Thai Lion Air: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.