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5 airlines operate flights between Penang and Jakarta. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Batik Air
• TransNusa
• Indonesia AirAsia
• Batik Air
• AirAsia

Flights from Penang to Jakarta usually depart from Penang Intl (PEN) and may arrive at several airports in Jakarta area, including Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl (CGK) and Jakarta Halim Perdana Kusuma (HLP).

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
• TransNusa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• 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.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Penang to Jakarta:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average RM 546 return via Singapore Changi (SIN), compared with RM 709 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 28–RM 405 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 62% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 37% of one-stop connections
• Medan Kuala Namu Intl (KNO) – 1% 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 16% on the Penang to Jakarta route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at RM 641 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at RM 762, a difference of RM 122. 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 Penang to Jakarta route, 28% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 56 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Penang to Jakarta flights, with 43% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, Evening flights for 28%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Jakarta are Thamrin City, Thamrin City Shopping Mall, and Jakarta International Expo. These are among the most viewed places in Jakarta on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 08:10 and lands at 10:40
• Latest: departs at 20:35 and lands at 23:05.

The flight takes about 2h 30m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 17% above the route average of RM 697. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Penang to Jakarta takes 2h 30m, covering 2,362 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 Jakarta are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 309, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

TransNusa is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Batik Air has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Penang to Jakarta flights are:

• TransNusa: 93% on time
• Batik Air: 80% on time
• AirAsia: 78% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 72% of the time.

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 Medan Kuala Namu Intl (KNO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 33m, compared to 6h 22m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) and 12h 33m via Singapore Changi (SIN).

Jakarta 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 Jakarta range from RM 580 to RM 825, with an average of RM 697 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 580 counts as a good deal.