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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 2:17 pm
• Latest: departs at 9:15 pm and lands at 12:02 am.

The flight takes about 2h 47m.

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

A nonstop flight from Kota Kinabalu to Penang takes 2h 47m, 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 $115 to $187, with an average of $150 over the past 12 months. Anything below $115 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 23% above the route average of $150. Book 14 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 $148 for nonstop.

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 A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by AirAsia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Kota Kinabalu to Penang flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon 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 $138 to $554. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x 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 $143, which is 62% above the typical average for this route.

Penang Intl Airport (PEN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Paradise
• GREEN MOTION
• Galaxy Asia Car Rental
• keddy by Europcar
• Suria 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. 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 Kota Kinabalu to Penang route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 45 minutes.

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

• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) - 93% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) - 7% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 21% on the Kota Kinabalu to Penang route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $139 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $175, a difference of $36. 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 Singapore Changi (SIN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 09m, compared with 9h 30m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.