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Cheapest round-trip
$82
Typical prices: $70-$141
Malaysia Airlines
Fri 1/26Sun 1/28
PEN - KBR • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$211
Typical prices: $39-$91
Singapore Airlines
Thu 3/22
PEN - KBR • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Firefly. Average duration is 1h
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 94% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 24 weeks in advance save around 63% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 31% price drop
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from Penang to Kota Bharu (PEN-KBR)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Penang to Kota Bharu

Tue, Jan 26 - Thu, Jan 28
Malaysia Airlines Logo
8:55 am - 9:55 amPEN  Penang Intl-KBR Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa
1h 00mnonstop
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8:20 pm - 9:20 pmKBR  Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa-PEN Penang Intl
1h 00mnonstop
$82Malaysia Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23
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12:35 pm - 5:50 pmPEN  Penang Intl-KBR Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa
5h 15m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
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2:45 pm - 9:55 pmKBR  Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa-PEN Penang Intl
7h 10m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$139Malaysia Airlines
Tue, Jan 26 - Thu, Jan 28
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6:30 am - 5:50 pmPEN  Penang Intl-KBR Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa
11h 20m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
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2:45 pm - 9:55 pmKBR  Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa-PEN Penang Intl
7h 10m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$156Malaysia Airlines
Tue, Jan 26 - Thu, Jan 28
Malaysia Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 5:50 pmPEN  Penang Intl-KBR Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa
11h 20m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
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2:45 pm - 9:55 pmKBR  Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa-PEN Penang Intl
7h 10m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$157Malaysia Airlines
Wed, Dec 16 - Wed, Dec 23
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7:00 am - 4:05 pmPEN  Penang Intl-KBR Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa
9h 05m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
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9:55 am - 1:25 pmKBR  Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa-PEN Penang Intl
3h 30m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$567Batik Air
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Price, demand and travel trends for Penang to Kota Bharu flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Penang to Kota Bharu?

Round-trip flights from Penang to Kota Bharu typically range from $70 to $141. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $82, on Malaysia Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Penang to Kota Bharu?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Penang to Kota Bharu. It’s 12% cheaper than the average day, while Wednesday is the most expensive, with prices 26% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Penang to Kota Bharu?

•December is the cheapest month to fly from Penang to Kota Bharu at $65 round-trip.
•July ($177) and April ($154) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 172% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Penang to Kota Bharu the cheapest?

Flights from Penang to Kota Bharu are cheapest 24 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 63% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Penang to Kota Bharu flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$82
Beat the crowds with an average 26% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 34% increase in travelers.
Round-trip flight from Penang to Kota Bharu

When to book flights from Penang to Kota Bharu

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Penang to Kota Bharu based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Penang to Kota Bharu flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Penang to Kota Bharu?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 8:55 am and lands at 9:55 am
    • Latest: departs at 8:55 am and lands at 9:55 am.

    The flight takes about 1h.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Penang to Kota Bharu?

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

  • How long is a flight from Penang to Kota Bharu?

    A nonstop flight from Penang to Kota Bharu takes 1h, covering 151 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Penang to Kota Bharu?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Penang to Kota Bharu flight?

    Round-trip flights from Penang to Kota Bharu range from $70 to $141, with an average of $94 over the past 12 months. Anything below $70 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Penang to Kota Bharu flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 44% above the $94 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Penang to Kota Bharu?

    On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $90 round-trip, compared to $148 via a layover through Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Penang to Kota Bharu?

    Firefly is the only airline operating Penang to Kota Bharu flights. 94% of its flights are on time.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Penang to Kota Bharu?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $8–$8 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • How are flight departures from Penang to Kota Bharu spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Penang to Kota Bharu flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Penang to Kota Bharu changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $82 to $567. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Penang to Kota Bharu looking right now?

    One-way fares from Penang to Kota Bharu are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $296, which is 377% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa Airport (KBR)?

    Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa Airport (KBR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $48 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Agtran
    • Hertz
    • Avis
    • Thrifty
    • Hawk

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Penang to Kota Bharu?

    Flights from Penang to Kota Bharu usually depart from Penang Intl (PEN) and arrive at Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa (KBR).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Penang to Kota Bharu?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Penang to Kota Bharu?

    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 Kota Bharu route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 27m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Penang to Kota Bharu pass through?

    Most connecting flights from Penang to Kota Bharu pass through Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Penang to Kota Bharu?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 31% on flights from Penang to Kota Bharu. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $83 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $119, 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.

  • What airlines fly from Penang to Kota Bharu?

    Only Firefly operates flights between Penang and Kota Bharu.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Penang to Kota Bharu flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Firefly: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Malaysia Airlines: 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.

Your guide to booking Penang to Kota Bharu flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Friday departure and avoid flying on Wednesday. On this route, Friday flights average $83, about $36 less than Wednesday fares (30% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 24 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 63% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Penang to Kota Bharu trip for December. Fares historically average $65 round-trip in that month - typically $112 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Penang to Kota Bharu?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Penang Intl Airport to Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Penang Intl to Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa

Monday

Firefly

Firefly

Tuesday

Firefly

Firefly

Wednesday

Firefly

Firefly

Thursday

Firefly

Firefly

Friday

Firefly

Firefly

Saturday

Firefly

Firefly

Sunday

Firefly

Firefly

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Direct returns

Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa to Penang Intl

Monday

Firefly

Firefly

Tuesday

Firefly

Firefly

Wednesday

Firefly

Firefly

Thursday

Firefly

Firefly

Friday

Firefly

Firefly

Saturday

Firefly

Firefly

Sunday

Firefly

Firefly

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