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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 6:00 pm and lands at 8:50 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 50m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

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.

Round-trip flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu range from $120 to $198, with an average of $149 over the past 12 months. Anything below $120 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 36% above the $149 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $106 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 $14–$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 and Firefly. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

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%.

One-way fares from Penang to Kota Kinabalu are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $99, which is 8% above the typical average for this route.

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $17 for economy cars. Top options include:

• keddy by Europcar
• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• MKAZ
• Suria Car Rental

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night 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 Penang to Kota Kinabalu route, 34% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 52m.

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

• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) - 60% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) - 37% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $142 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $160, a difference of $18.

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 Penang and Kota Kinabalu.

Flying via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 26m, compared with 7h 34m via Singapore Changi (SIN) and 9h 01m via Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB).

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.