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

• Earliest: departs at 06:20 and lands at 07:30
• Latest: departs at 22:20 and lands at 23:30.

The flight takes about 1h 10m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Penang to Johor Bahru:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Penang to Johor Bahru takes 1h 10m, covering 891 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Penang to Johor Bahru range from RM 402 to RM 557, with an average of RM 463 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 402 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 15% above the RM 463 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average RM 360 return via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL), compared with RM 467 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 24–RM 330 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by AirAsia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Penang to Johor Bahru flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 20%, Evening flights for 20%, and Night flights for 20%.

One-way fares from Penang to Johor Bahru are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 224, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl Airport (JHB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around RM 51 for economy cars. Top options include:

• R&R Rent A Car
• Galaxy Asia Car Rental
• Suria Car Rental
• keddy by Europcar
• Quickdrive

Flights from Penang to Johor Bahru usually depart from Penang Intl (PEN) and arrive at Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl (JHB).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night 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 Penang to Johor Bahru route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 43m.

Connecting flights from Penang to Johor Bahru most commonly pass through:

• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 98% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB) – 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Penang to Johor Bahru. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at RM 445 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at RM 498, a difference of RM 53.

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

Only AirAsia operates flights between Penang and Johor Bahru.

Flying via Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 14m, compared to 6h 13m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

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

• AirAsia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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