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

• Firefly
• AirAsia
• Qatar Airways

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

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

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Penang to Phuket City:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average RM 497 return, compared with RM 766 via a stopover through Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 51–RM 405 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.

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
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

On the Penang to Phuket City route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 25%. Sunday is the cheapest day at RM 491 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at RM 649 – a RM 158 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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, 29% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 46 minutes.

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

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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 13:50 and lands at 14:55
• Latest: departs at 22:20 and lands at 23:25.

The flight takes about 1h 05m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 35% above the route average of RM 519. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Penang to Phuket City takes 1h 05m, 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.

One-way fares from Penang to Phuket City are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 279, which is 9% above the typical average for this route.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 47m, 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.

Phuket City Airport (HKT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around RM 15 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Drive Car Rental
· Hertz
· Sixt
· Yesaway
· ASAP Car Rentals

Return flights from Penang to Phuket City range from RM 438 to RM 644, with an average of RM 519 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 438 counts as a good deal.