Find Cheap Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Penang – Compare and Save

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

• Earliest: departs at 06:40 and lands at 07:43
• Latest: departs at 23:00 and lands at 00:03.

The flight takes about 1h 03m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Kuala Lumpur to Penang:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Penang takes 1h 03m, covering 460 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.

Return flights from Kuala Lumpur to Penang range from RM 144 to RM 274, with an average of RM 184 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 144 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 28% above the route average of RM 184. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average RM 184 return, compared with RM 1,468 via a stopover through Singapore Changi (SIN).

Malaysia Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Firefly has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Kuala Lumpur to Penang flights are:

• Malaysia Airlines: 90% on time
• Firefly: 85% on time
• AirAsia: 80% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 84% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 13–RM 407 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Kuala Lumpur to Penang flights, with 37% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 27%, Evening flights for 23%, and Night flights for 13%.

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

Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Penang may depart from several airports in Kuala Lumpur area, including Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) and Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB). Flights usually arrive at Penang Intl (PEN).

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.

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 Kuala Lumpur to Penang route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 24 minutes.

Most connecting flights from Kuala Lumpur to Penang pass through Singapore Changi (SIN), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the Kuala Lumpur to Penang route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at RM 179 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at RM 204, a difference of RM 24. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between Kuala Lumpur and Penang. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• AirAsia
• Firefly
• Batik Air
• Malaysia Airlines

Among airlines operating Kuala Lumpur to Penang flights:

• Malaysia Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Batik Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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
• Batik Air: 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.