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

• Earliest: departs at 11:30 am and lands at 2:20 pm
• Latest: departs at 9:15 pm and lands at 12:05 am.

The flight takes about 2h 50m.

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

A nonstop flight from Kota Kinabalu to Penang takes 2h 50m, covering 1,085 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Kota Kinabalu to Penang range from $132 to $196, with an average of $159 over the past 12 months. Anything below $132 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 25% above the $159 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $76 round-trip via Singapore Changi (SIN), compared to $157 for nonstop.

AirAsia is the only airline operating Kota Kinabalu to Penang flights. 76% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $10–$100 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% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, morning flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $134 to $1,226. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Kota Kinabalu to Penang are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $109, which is 15% above the typical average for this route.

Penang Intl Airport (PEN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $38 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

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, 24% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 48m.

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

• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) - 88% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) - 12% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Kota Kinabalu to Penang. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $142 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $185, a difference of $43.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 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 at 6h 32m, compared with 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

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.