RM 196 Find Cheap Flights from Penang to Kuching – Compare and Save

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

• Earliest: departs at 09:25 and lands at 11:25
• Latest: departs at 22:00 and lands at 00:00.

The flight takes about 2h.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Penang to Kuching.

A direct flight from Penang to Kuching takes 2h, covering 1,922 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 Kuching range from RM 348 to RM 618, with an average of RM 458 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 348 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 13% above the RM 458 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average RM 451 return, compared with RM 631 via a stopover through Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

AirAsia is the only airline operating Penang to Kuching flights. 81% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 28–RM 408 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 Airbus A320 (sharklets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Penang to Kuching flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Night flights for 33%, and Evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Penang to Kuching are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about RM 232.

Kuching Airport (KCH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around RM 67 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• Hertz
• Avis
• Agtran
• EPTA

Flights from Penang to Kuching usually depart from Penang Intl (PEN) and arrive at Kuching (KCH).

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 Penang to Kuching route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 41m.

Connecting flights from Penang to Kuching most commonly pass through:

• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 97% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Penang to Kuching. Friday is the cheapest departure day at RM 412 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at RM 510, a difference of RM 98.

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 Kuching.

Flying via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 31m, compared to 23h 09m via Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB).

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.