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

• Earliest: departs at 08:55 and lands at 09:55
• Latest: departs at 08:55 and lands at 09:55.

The flight takes about 1h.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Penang to Kota Bharu.

A direct flight from Penang to Kota Bharu takes 1h, covering 391 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 Kota Bharu range from RM 285 to RM 575, with an average of RM 386 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 285 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 44% above the RM 386 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average RM 368 return, compared with RM 605 via a stopover through Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

Firefly is the only airline operating Penang to Kota Bharu flights. 94% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 23–RM 33 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Penang to Kota Bharu flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about RM 294 to RM 1,807. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Penang to Kota Bharu are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 178, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa Airport (KBR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around RM 85 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Agtran
• Hertz
• Avis
• Thrifty
• Hawk

Flights from Penang to Kota Bharu usually depart from Penang Intl (PEN) and arrive at Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa (KBR).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 Kota Bharu route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 27m.

Most connecting flights from Penang to Kota Bharu pass through Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 31% on flights from Penang to Kota Bharu. Friday is the cheapest departure day at RM 339 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at RM 486, a difference of RM 147.

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 Firefly operates flights between Penang and Kota Bharu.

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

• Firefly: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Malaysia Airlines: 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.