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Only AirAsia operates flights between Penang and Kota Kinabalu.

Flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu usually depart from Penang Intl (PEN) and arrive at Kota Kinabalu (BKI).

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.

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

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $106 round-trip via Singapore Changi (SIN), compared to $138 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.

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

• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) - 71% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB) - 2% 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 15% on the Penang to Kota Kinabalu route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $132 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $154, a difference of $22. 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 Kota Kinabalu route, 34% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 52 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Penang to Kota Kinabalu flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, morning flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 8:10 am and lands at 11:00 am
• Latest: departs at 7:55 pm and lands at 10:45 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 50m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 27% above the route average of $140. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu 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.

One-way fares from Penang to Kota Kinabalu are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $74, which is 10% below the typical average for this route.

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 Singapore Changi (SIN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 34m, compared with 9h 01m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) and 9h 01m via Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB).

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $16 for economy cars. Top options include:
· keddy by Europcar
· GREEN MOTION
· Europcar
· KK Rent A Car
· Hertz

Round-trip flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu range from $110 to $186, with an average of $140 over the past 12 months. Anything below $110 counts as a good deal.