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

• Earliest: departs at 13:50 and lands at 14:57
• Latest: departs at 22:20 and lands at 23:27.

The flight takes about 1h 07m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Penang to Phuket City.

A direct flight from Penang to Phuket City takes 1h 07m, covering 613 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 Penang to Phuket City range from RM 454 to RM 653, with an average of RM 537 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 454 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 31% above the RM 537 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average RM 508 return, compared with RM 888 via a stopover through Singapore Changi (SIN).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 87–RM 408 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

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

One-way fares from Penang to Phuket City are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about RM 274.

Phuket City Airport (HKT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around RM 15 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Drive Car Rental
• Hertz
• Sixt
• Yesaway
• ASAP Car Rentals

Flights from Penang to Phuket City usually depart from Penang Intl (PEN) and arrive at Phuket City (HKT).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route.

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 Phuket City route, 26% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 46m.

Connecting flights from Penang to Phuket City most commonly pass through:

• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 99% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from Penang to Phuket City. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at RM 502 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at RM 686, a difference of RM 184.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

• Qatar Airways
• AirAsia
• Firefly

Flying via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 25m, compared to 7h 52m via Singapore Changi (SIN).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Phuket City are Phuket Old Town and Phuket Town Night Market. These are among the most viewed places in Phuket City on KAYAK.

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