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Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Penang from RM 252

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKI — PEN
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Kota Kinabalu to Penang Intl are usually found in August or July, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Penang

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Penang (PEN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

RM 351

One-way from

RM 252

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

RM 549
Firefly
  • Firefly
  • 7/3-9/3
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 40m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Penang
Batik Air
  • Batik Air
  • 13/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 25m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Penang
High demand for flights, 10% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu to Penang
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kota Kinabalu to Penang. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Mon 3/219:20BKI - PEN
Nonstop2h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/213:50PEN - BKI
1 stop6h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1RM 409
Tue 29/411:20BKI - PEN
1 stop7h 40mBatik Air
Sun 4/515:10PEN - BKI
1 stop6h 20mBatik Air
Deal found 17/1RM 418
Fri 22/810:20BKI - PEN
Nonstop2h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 24/806:25PEN - BKI
Nonstop2h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 17/1RM 445
Sat 15/206:25BKI - PEN
Nonstop2h 50mFirefly
Sun 23/219:15PEN - BKI
Nonstop2h 50mFirefly
Deal found 15/1RM 468
Mon 3/222:40BKI - PEN
1 stop8h 55mAirAsia
Sun 9/206:35PEN - BKI
1 stop5h 20mAirAsia
Deal found 16/1RM 571
Thu 6/301:30BKI - PEN
1 stop30h 00mChina Eastern
Sun 9/308:30PEN - BKI
1 stop16h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/1RM 2,730
Sat 15/203:30BKI - PEN
1 stop19h 15mChina Southern
Sun 23/223:55PEN - BKI
1 stop18h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 16/1RM 18,425

Find flights from Kota Kinabalu to Penang within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Kota Kinabalu to Penang that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 407,431 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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Kota KinabaluPenang

BKI - PEN

BKIPEN

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 29/4

10:20-13:10

Nonstop2h 50m

Penang Intl

Mon 5/5

06:25-09:15

Nonstop2h 50m

RM 396

Kota KinabaluPenang

BKI - PEN

BKIPEN

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 8/2

21:30-07:35

1 stop10h 05m

Penang Intl

Sun 9/2

09:40-12:30

Nonstop2h 50m

RM 400

Kota KinabaluPenang

BKI - PEN

BKIPEN

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 16/2

06:25-09:15

Nonstop2h 50m

Penang Intl

Sun 23/2

19:15-22:05

Nonstop2h 50m

RM 405

Kota KinabaluPenang

BKI - PEN

BKIPEN

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 29/4

11:20-19:00

1 stop7h 40m

Penang Intl

Sun 4/5

15:10-21:30

1 stop6h 20m

RM 418

Kota KinabaluPenang

BKI - PEN

BKIPEN

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 3/2

22:40-07:35

1 stop8h 55m

Penang Intl

Sun 9/2

06:35-11:55

1 stop5h 20m

RM 571

Kota KinabaluPenang

BKI - PEN

BKIPEN

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 6/3

01:30-07:30

1 stop30h 00m

Penang Intl

Sun 9/3

08:30-00:30

1 stop16h 00m

RM 2,730

Kota KinabaluPenang

BKI - PEN

BKIPEN

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 15/2

03:30-22:45

1 stop19h 15m

Penang Intl

Sun 23/2

23:55-18:00

1 stop18h 05m

RM 18,425

Kota KinabaluPenang

BKI - PEN

BKIPEN

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 13/2

15:05-22:30

1 stop7h 25m

RM 252

Kota KinabaluPenang

BKI - PEN

BKIPEN

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 13/2

06:25-09:15

Nonstop2h 50m

RM 265

Kota KinabaluPenang

BKI - PEN

BKIPEN

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 29/1

20:35-07:35

1 stop11h 00m

RM 270

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Best time to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Penang

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Travel insights for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Penang

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Kota Kinabalu to Penang including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Penang?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Kota Kinabalu to Penang. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Penang, you should look to book at least 70 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Penang?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Penang (average of RM 39). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Penang in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 57). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BKI to PEN?

Find hourly flight availability from Kota Kinabalu to Penang. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Penang in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 9% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

Rainfall in Penang by month

Plan your trip to Penang by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Penang ranges from 76.0 - 386.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 386.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Penang when rainfall is around 76.0 mm.

Temperature in Penang by month

Plan your trip to Penang by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Penang, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of August, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Penang

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Penang. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Penang. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Penang, see what other customers have to say about AirAsia and Batik Air. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

7.4
Good
85 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

7.3
Good
277 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

7.0
Good
134 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

6.6
Okay
213 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

6.1
Okay
71 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Kota Kinabalu to Penang. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Penang?

    If you book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Penang, you will be flying from Kota Kinabalu to Penang Intl. Flights to Penang Intl (PEN) from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) take 2h 40m for a nonstop flight. There are 2 flights from Kota Kinabalu to Penang per day from 4 airlines.

  • How popular is this Kota Kinabalu to Penang flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Penang round-trip?

    Flying on Firefly is currently your cheapest option to Penang, with prices starting at RM 351. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Batik Air and AirAsia, with the lowest prices starting at RM 360 and RM 391, respectively. Firefly is currently priced 22% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Penang one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Kota Kinabalu to Penang are Batik Air (RM 252), Firefly (RM 265), and AirAsia (RM 270).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Kota Kinabalu to Penang?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Penang consider choosing Firefly(78%), Malaysia Airlines(78%) or AirAsia(46%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu to Penang?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Kota Kinabalu to Penang? While on average our users pay RM 331, our data indicates the cheapest price to be RM 146. The most popular route (Kota Kinabalu - Penang Intl), is priced around RM 220.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Penang that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Kota Kinabalu to Penang flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Penang?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Penang.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Kota Kinabalu to Penang?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Penang by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Penang?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Penang (average of RM 39). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Penang in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 57). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Penang

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Batik AirCheapestRM 273AverageRM 533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirAsiaCheapestRM 280AverageRM 449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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FireflyCheapestRM 282AverageRM 445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 342AverageRM 570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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