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47 € Cheap Flights from Kota Bharu (KBR) to Penang (PEN)

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George Town.47 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 Jan, returning Sat, 24 Jan.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Kota Bharu on Sat, 17 Jan, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Penang on Sat, 24 Jan, arriving in Kota Bharu.Price includes taxes and charges.From 47 €, select.
George Town.49 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Apr, returning Sun, 19 Apr.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Kota Bharu on Thu, 16 Apr, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Penang on Sun, 19 Apr, arriving in Kota Bharu.Price includes taxes and charges.From 49 €, select.
George Town.51 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 18 Jul, returning Mon, 20 Jul.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Kota Bharu on Sat, 18 Jul, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Penang on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in Kota Bharu.Price includes taxes and charges.From 51 €, select.
George Town.55 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Dec, returning Mon, 8 Dec.Return flight with Firefly and Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Kota Bharu on Sat, 6 Dec, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Penang on Mon, 8 Dec, arriving in Kota Bharu.Price includes taxes and charges.From 55 €, select.
George Town.57 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 29 Mar, returning Sat, 4 Apr.Return flight with Firefly.Outbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Kota Bharu on Sun, 29 Mar, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Penang on Sat, 4 Apr, arriving in Kota Bharu.Price includes taxes and charges.From 57 €, select.
George Town.57 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 May, returning Mon, 25 May.Return flight with Firefly.Outbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Kota Bharu on Sun, 10 May, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Penang on Mon, 25 May, arriving in Kota Bharu.Price includes taxes and charges.From 57 €, select.
George Town.57 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 19 Apr, returning Wed, 29 Apr.Return flight with Firefly.Outbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Kota Bharu on Sun, 19 Apr, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Penang on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Kota Bharu.Price includes taxes and charges.From 57 €, select.
George Town.57 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Dec, returning Mon, 5 Jan.Return flight with Firefly.Outbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Kota Bharu on Tue, 16 Dec, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Penang on Mon, 5 Jan, arriving in Kota Bharu.Price includes taxes and charges.From 57 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Kota Bharu to Penang

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Kota Bharu to Penang flights are currently cheapest in January.
Dec
from 55 €
Jan
from 47 €
Feb
from 57 €
Mar
from 57 €
Apr
from 49 €
May
from 57 €
Jun
from 67 €
Jul
from 51 €
Aug
from 64 €
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Direct flights from Kota Bharu to Penang

Kota Bharu to Penang: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Kota Bharu to George Town below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Penang.

Kota Bharu to George Town: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found47 €
Cheapest month to flyJanuary
Average flight time1 hr
Most popular airlineFirefly
Average flights per week15

Finding cheap flights from Kota Bharu to Penang: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Kota Bharu to Penang is 47 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour is the average flight time from Kota Bharu to Penang.
Firefly and Malaysia Airlines fly direct from Kota Bharu to Penang.
As of December 2025, there are 15 flights per week flying from Kota Bharu to Penang.
The cheapest month to fly from Kota Bharu to Penang is usually January.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Kota Bharu Airport to Penang Airport on Saturday, 17 January 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Penang but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to George Town is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, AirAsia and Firefly offer the cheapest flight tickets to Penang.

Flying from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) to Penang International Airport (PEN): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport to Penang International Airport is 1 hour.

  • George Town's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Kota Bharu.

  • Each week, there are ten Sultan Ismail Petra Airport to Penang International Airport flights. If you want to take off early, select the 19:00 Firefly flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 19:00 with Firefly.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to board your KBR to PEN flight.

  • Travelling during a peak month such as April? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Firefly is your gateway to discovering George Town (and maybe even some other great parts of Malaysia!). Check out the direct flights from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport to Penang International Airport offered by this popular carrier.

  • The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Firefly.

  • We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport to Penang International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between KBR and PEN include:

    • Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    • Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport

    • Senai Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) to Penang International Airport (PEN)

  • Currently, 21 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Sultan Ismail Petra Airport to Penang International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 47 €. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • To secure cheap tickets from KBR to PEN, book your journey nine months before your planned departure.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport to Penang International Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from KBR to PEN is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a lower fare pops up.

  • Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport to Penang International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.

Handy information about Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR)

  • 53.76% of flights that leave from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport arrive at their destination on time.

  • Central Kota Bharu to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.

  • Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near KBR. Whether you're catching an early flight from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport to Penang International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:

Arriving at Penang International Airport (PEN)

  • If you're coming in on a late Sultan Ismail Petra Airport to Penang International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near PEN:

  • Grab a Penang International Airport rental car and discover George Town and beyond with your own wheels. ASIA CAR, Paradise and Hawk are popular providers you can book with here.

  • Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Penang International Airport around four weeks before your departure date.

Getting from Penang International Airport (PEN) to central George Town

  • Penang International Airport to the centre of George Town has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.

When to fly to Penang International Airport (PEN)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport to Penang International Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to George Town based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.

  • When reserving your flight from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport to Penang International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in George Town, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from KBR to PEN sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Malaysia

  • Kota Bharu is just one of the many cities in Malaysia waiting to be explored after you've experienced George Town. Around 225 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan.

  • Kuala Lumpur is another must-experience destination in Malaysia and is around 290 kilometres south-east of George Town. No journey is complete without a visit to Petronas Twin Towers, KL Tower Mini Zoo and KLCC Park.

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