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Only Indonesia AirAsia operates flights between Surabaya and Penang.

Flights from Surabaya to Penang usually depart from Surabaya Juanda (SUB) and arrive at Penang Intl (PEN).

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

• Indonesia 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 Surabaya to Penang.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $187 round-trip, compared to $232 via a layover through Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $26–$59 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 Indonesia AirAsia and Super Air Jet. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-900 variants.

Connecting flights from Surabaya to Penang most commonly pass through:

• Singapore Changi (SIN) - 73% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) - 27% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

On the Surabaya to Penang route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 46%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $164 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $302: a $138 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Surabaya 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 Surabaya to Penang:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 8:55 am
• Latest: departs at 1:40 pm and lands at 4:35 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 55m.

A nonstop flight from Surabaya to Penang takes 2h 55m, covering 1,228 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 $157 to $1,275. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Surabaya to Penang are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $105, which is 7% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Singapore Changi (SIN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 45m, compared with 8h 10m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

Penang is 1 hour ahead of Surabaya (Malaysia Time vs West Indonesia 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 Surabaya to Penang range from $164 to $260, with an average of $192 over the past 12 months. Anything below $164 counts as a good deal.