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Only Indonesia AirAsia operates flights between Penang and Surabaya.

Flights from Penang to Surabaya usually depart from Penang Intl (PEN) and arrive at Surabaya Juanda (SUB).

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

• Indonesia AirAsia: 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.

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

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at RM 684 return and stopover options via Singapore Changi (SIN) at RM 691.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 125–RM 407 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Connecting flights from Penang to Surabaya most commonly pass through:

• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 91% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 9% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 26% on the Penang to Surabaya route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at RM 663 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at RM 890, a difference of RM 228. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 10:35 and lands at 13:34
• Latest: departs at 18:15 and lands at 21:14.

The flight takes about 2h 59m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 49% above the route average of RM 724. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Penang to Surabaya takes 2h 59m, covering 3,181 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about RM 651 to RM 3,462. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Penang to Surabaya are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 361, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 40m, compared to 12h 45m via Singapore Changi (SIN).

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

Return flights from Penang to Surabaya range from RM 633 to RM 858, with an average of RM 724 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 633 counts as a good deal.