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Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Penang from RM 199

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 7/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKI — PEN
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

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

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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

RM 310

One-way from

RM 199

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

RM 381

Good round-trip deal

RM 300 or less

Good one-way deal

RM 178 or less
Batik Air
  • Batik Air
  • 10/4-16/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 14h 40m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Penang
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Batik Air
  • Batik Air
  • 7/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 40m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Penang
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (RM 300 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (RM 54 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 21 February 2025.

Thu 10/407:00BKI - PEN
1 stop7h 40mBatik Air
Wed 16/414:30PEN - BKI
1 stop7h 00mBatik Air
Deal found 21/2RM 310
Thu 10/407:00BKI - PEN
1 stop6h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 13/408:05PEN - BKI
1 stop8h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2RM 323
Thu 13/306:25BKI - PEN
Nonstop2h 50mFirefly
Wed 19/312:45PEN - BKI
Nonstop2h 50mFirefly
Deal found 21/2RM 332
Thu 10/406:00BKI - PEN
1 stop7h 30mAirAsia
Sun 13/417:45PEN - BKI
Nonstop2h 50mAirAsia
Deal found 20/2RM 412
Tue 29/410:20BKI - PEN
Nonstop2h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 4/506:25PEN - BKI
Nonstop2h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 20/2RM 416

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 21 February 2025.

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Kota Kinabalu

Fly to

Penang

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Kota KinabaluPenang

BKI - PEN

BKIPEN

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 29/7

07:00-14:40

1 stop7h 40m

Penang Intl

Thu 31/7

14:30-21:30

1 stop7h 00m

RM 314

Kota KinabaluPenang

BKI - PEN

BKIPEN

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 10/4

07:00-13:30

1 stop6h 30m

Penang Intl

Sun 13/4

08:05-17:00

1 stop8h 55m

RM 323

Kota KinabaluPenang

BKI - PEN

BKIPEN

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 13/3

06:25-09:15

Nonstop2h 50m

Penang Intl

Wed 19/3

12:45-15:35

Nonstop2h 50m

RM 332

Kota KinabaluPenang

BKI - PEN

BKIPEN

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 10/4

06:00-13:30

1 stop7h 30m

Penang Intl

Sun 13/4

17:45-20:35

Nonstop2h 50m

RM 412

Kota KinabaluPenang

BKI - PEN

BKIPEN

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 29/4

10:20-13:10

Nonstop2h 50m

Penang Intl

Sun 4/5

06:25-09:15

Nonstop2h 50m

RM 416

Kota KinabaluPenang

BKI - PEN

BKIPEN

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 26/3

11:20-17:00

1 stop5h 40m

RM 208

Kota KinabaluPenang

BKI - PEN

BKIPEN

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 26/3

16:55-19:35

Nonstop2h 40m

RM 213

Kota KinabaluPenang

BKI - PEN

BKIPEN

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 24/3

06:25-09:15

Nonstop2h 50m

RM 226

Kota KinabaluPenang

BKI - PEN

BKIPEN

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 24/3

11:20-18:30

1 stop7h 10m

RM 230

Kota KinabaluPenang

BKI - PEN

BKIPEN

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 23/3

20:50-23:40

Nonstop2h 50m

RM 261

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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 14 February 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 21 February 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Penang in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 13% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Kota Kinabalu to Penang

Explore weekly flight availability from Kota Kinabalu to Penang. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

The most flights from BKI to PEN are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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 21 February 2025.
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
263 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
263 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
263 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

AirAsia
6.6
Okay
211 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
263 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

Batik Air
6.0
Okay
69 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
263 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

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?

    Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Penang Intl have been viewed 2,285 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Flying on Batik Air is currently your cheapest option to Penang, with prices starting at RM 310. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Firefly and AirAsia, with the lowest prices starting at RM 332 and RM 412, respectively. Batik Air is currently priced 28% 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 199), AirAsia (RM 213), and Malaysia Airlines (RM 226).

  • 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(58%), Malaysia Airlines(52%) or AirAsia(40%), 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 301, our data indicates the cheapest price to be RM 136. The most popular route (Kota Kinabalu - Penang Intl), is priced around RM 261.

  • 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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Batik AirCheapestRM 269AverageRM 583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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FireflyCheapestRM 273AverageRM 424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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AirAsiaCheapestRM 275AverageRM 448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 350AverageRM 525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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