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

• Earliest: departs at 11:30 and lands at 14:20
• Latest: departs at 21:15 and lands at 00:05.

The flight takes about 2h 50m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Kota Kinabalu to Penang.

A direct flight from Kota Kinabalu to Penang takes 2h 50m, covering 2,809 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 Kota Kinabalu to Penang range from RM 528 to RM 795, with an average of RM 642 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 528 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 28% above the RM 642 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average RM 312 return via Singapore Changi (SIN), compared with RM 636 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 41–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 A320neo variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Kota Kinabalu to Penang 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 Kota Kinabalu to Penang are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 359, which is 5% below the typical average for this route.

Penang Intl Airport (PEN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around RM 62 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Paradise
• GREEN MOTION
• keddy by Europcar
• Galaxy Asia Car Rental
• Xdrive Mobility

Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Penang usually depart from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) and arrive at Penang Intl (PEN).

Night 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 Kota Kinabalu to Penang route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 45m.

Connecting flights from Kota Kinabalu to Penang most commonly pass through:

• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 90% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from Kota Kinabalu to Penang. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at RM 583 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at RM 742, a difference of RM 159.

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 Kota Kinabalu and Penang.

Flying via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 02m, compared to 7h 09m via Singapore Changi (SIN).

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.