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Only AirAsia operates flights between Johor Bahru and Penang.

Flights from Johor Bahru to Penang usually depart from Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl (JHB) and arrive at Penang Intl (PEN).

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
• Batik Air: a cabin bag in Economy class 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 Johor Bahru to Penang.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average RM 407 return via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL), compared with RM 493 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 22–RM 405 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 and Thai AirAsia. Other aircraft seen on the route include ATR 72-201 / 202 variants.

One-stop flights from Johor Bahru to Penang most commonly connect through:

• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 98% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB) – 1% of one-stop connections
• Kuching (KCH) – 0% of one-stop connections

Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the Johor Bahru to Penang route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at RM 438 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at RM 507, a difference of RM 69. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Johor Bahru to Penang route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 41 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Johor Bahru to Penang flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 08:00 and lands at 09:10
• Latest: departs at 20:00 and lands at 21:10.

The flight takes about 1h 10m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 15% above the route average of RM 481. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Johor Bahru to Penang takes 1h 10m, covering 891 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Johor Bahru to Penang are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 219, which is 15% below the typical average for this route.

Morning 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 Kuching (KCH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 57m, compared to 7h 22m via Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB) and 7h 38m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

Penang Intl Airport (PEN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around RM 59 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Paradise
· GREEN MOTION
· Galaxy Asia Car Rental
· keddy by Europcar
· Suria Car Rental

Return flights from Johor Bahru to Penang range from RM 400 to RM 600, with an average of RM 481 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 400 counts as a good deal.