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3 airlines operate flights between Penang and Phuket City. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Firefly
• Qatar Airways
• AirAsia

Flights from Penang to Phuket City usually depart from Penang Intl (PEN) and arrive at Phuket City (HKT).

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
• 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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Penang to Phuket City.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $123 round-trip, compared to $189 via a layover through Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $12–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Firefly and Malaysia Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Connecting flights from Penang to Phuket City most commonly pass through:

• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) - 99% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) - 1% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

On the Penang to Phuket City route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 25%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $121 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $160: a $39 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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 Phuket City route, 29% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 46 minutes.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Phuket City are Phuket Old Town, Phuket Bus Terminal and Crocodile Farm and Sea Aquarium. These are among the most viewed places in Phuket City on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Penang to Phuket City:

• Earliest: departs at 1:50 pm and lands at 2:55 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:20 pm and lands at 11:25 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 05m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 35% above the route average of $128. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Penang to Phuket City takes 1h 05m, covering 237 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Penang to Phuket City are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $74, which is 19% above the typical average for this route.

Afternoon 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 Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 47m, compared with 7h 52m via Singapore Changi (SIN).

Phuket City is 1 hour behind Penang (Indochina Time vs Malaysia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Phuket City Airport (HKT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Drive Car Rental
• Hertz
• Sixt
• Yesaway
• ASAP Car Rentals

Round-trip flights from Penang to Phuket City range from $108 to $159, with an average of $128 over the past 12 months. Anything below $108 counts as a good deal.