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

• AirAsia
• Firefly
• Qatar Airways

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

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 Phuket City to Penang.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $131 round-trip, compared to $212 via a layover through Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $25–$77 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.

Most connecting flights from Phuket City to Penang pass through Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 65% on the Phuket City to Penang route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $118 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $332, a difference of $214. 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 Phuket City to Penang route, 30% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 58 minutes.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 2:35 pm and lands at 3:39 pm
• Latest: departs at 3:55 pm and lands at 4:59 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 04m.

A nonstop flight from Phuket City to Penang takes 1h 04m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $118 to $932. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Phuket City to Penang are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $72.

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.

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

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

Round-trip flights from Phuket City to Penang range from $119 to $192, with an average of $135 over the past 12 months. Anything below $119 counts as a good deal.