Travelling from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Penang Airport (PEN): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Penang Airport.
George Town's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Kota Kinabalu.
Every week, there are 14 Kota Kinabalu Airport to Penang Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board as soon as possible, opt for the 06:00 Firefly flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 21:10 with AirAsia.
To ensure you get on your BKI to PEN flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
AirAsia is your gateway to discovering George Town (and perhaps some other great parts of Malaysia!). Check out the direct flights from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Penang Airport offered by this popular carrier.
AirAsia tops the list for bookings on this route.
Firefly is the most punctual carrier operating BKI to PEN flights. A dependable 86.89% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Penang Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between BKI and PEN include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Kuching Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Penang Airport (PEN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Kota Kinabalu Airport to Penang Airport flight is 45 €. A return plane ticket right now is 96 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book one month before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BKI to PEN.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Penang Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from BKI to PEN.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Penang Airport.
Handy information about Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Kota Kinabalu Airport, data shows 65% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Kota Kinabalu Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Kota Kinabalu. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Penang Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near BKI:
Arriving at Penang Airport (PEN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Kota Kinabalu Airport to Penang Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near PEN instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Penang Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from ASIA CAR, Paradise or Hawk and explore beyond George Town's usual tourist stops.
Booking your vehicle from Penang Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to Penang Airport (PEN)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Penang Airport. April is the most popular month to visit George Town. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Penang Airport for March if you'd like to explore George Town during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BKI to PEN sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malaysia
George Town has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Malaysia you'll want to see. About 225 kilometres east of George Town, a visit to Kota Bharu will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Istana Negeri Kelantan, Museum Of Islamic Culture and Siti Khadijah Market.
Kuala Lumpur is another must-experience destination in Malaysia and is around 290 kilometres south-east of George Town. No trip is complete without visiting Petronas Twin Towers, Sky Terrace KL Tower and Warisan Merdeka Tower.
