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Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Penang

Top Airlines Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Penang

You can choose from 4 airlines that fly from Kuala Lumpur to Penang, including AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, and Malaysia Airlines. Firefly Airline offers the lowest prices on this route.
AirAsia logo AirAsia
Batik Air Malaysia logo Batik Air Malaysia
Malaysia Airlines logo Malaysia Airlines
Firefly Airline logo Firefly Airline
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Penang according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Penang in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at PHP 429, and round-trip direct tickets start at PHP 1,655.

Displayed flight fares from Kuala Lumpur to Penang are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Penang

The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Penang is approximately 287.76 km. It takes around 1 hour 1 minute on average to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Penang. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight pricePHP 429
Cheapest round-trip ticket pricePHP 1,655
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance287.76 km
Average flight time1 hour 1 minute
Popular airlineAirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
Flight statistics for the Kuala Lumpur–Penang route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Penang.

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Kuala Lumpur to Penang?

The average price of one-way flights from Kuala Lumpur to Penang purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Penang is Mar, with an average price of PHP 559; while the month with the highest flight price is usually Jan, with an average price of up to PHP 748.

PHP 748
PHP 654
PHP 559
PHP 465
    Cheapest
  • PHP 570
    Feb
  • PHP 559
    Mar
  • PHP 627
    Apr
  • PHP 623
    May
  • PHP 701
    Jun
  • PHP 730
    Jul
  • PHP 726
    Aug
  • PHP 702
    Sep
  • PHP 712
    Oct
  • PHP 716
    Nov
  • PHP 724
    Dec
  • PHP 748
    Jan

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Kuala Lumpur to Penang?

The average price of round-trip flights from Kuala Lumpur to Penang purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Kuala Lumpur to Penang is Jan, with an average price of PHP 2,035, and the most expensive month is Feb, with an average price of up to PHP 3,630.

PHP 3,630
PHP 2,833
PHP 2,035
PHP 1,238
    Cheapest
  • PHP 3,630
    Feb
  • PHP 2,616
    Mar
  • PHP 2,451
    Apr
  • PHP 2,137
    May
  • PHP 2,463
    Jun
  • PHP 2,992
    Jul
  • PHP 2,733
    Aug
  • PHP 2,641
    Sep
  • PHP 2,379
    Oct
  • PHP 2,423
    Nov
  • PHP 2,387
    Dec
  • PHP 2,035
    Jan

Which day of the week has the lowest fares for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Penang?

The average weekly fares for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Penang on different dates. (Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Mon offers the lowest fares for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Penang, while Fri typically has the highest fares.

PHP 2,587
PHP 2,280
PHP 1,972
PHP 1,665
  • PHP 1,972
    Mon
  • PHP 2,022
    Tue
  • PHP 2,126
    Wed
  • PHP 2,233
    Thu
  • PHP 2,587
    Fri
  • PHP 2,280
    Sat
  • PHP 2,272
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Penang (KUL-PEN)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Firefly Airline offers one-way fares as low as PHP 429 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. KUL to PEN on Sun, Mar 15), while AirAsia offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from PHP 1,655 departing on Fri, Mar 13 and returning on Tue, Mar 17.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Kuala Lumpur to Penang with the following airlines, including: AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) Batik Air Malaysia Malaysia Airlines Firefly Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 1 hour 1 minute to fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Penang (PEN).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Penang is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 228 flight per week flying from Kuala Lumpur to Penang. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia): S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AK6128 (23:09) Firefly: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- FY1436 (10:12) Firefly: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- FY1440 (21:39)
  • To find best deals on flights from Kuala Lumpur to Penang, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sun, Mar 15, with one-way flights priced at just PHP 429.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Firefly Airline.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Penang travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Penang is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our February flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Penang on February 27, 2026 with Malaysia Airlines, with prices starting at PHP 655.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Penang, with Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Penang International Airport (KUL-PEN) is by far the most common option on this route: Penang International Airport (PEN).
  • The time difference between Penang and Kuala Lumpur is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Penang

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Penang?

The average fare for all direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Penang. (Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) offers the cheapest direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Penang, with prices starting from PHP 2,133.

PHP 1,856
PHP 2,133
PHP 2,410
PHP 2,687
PHP 2,964
AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
PHP 2,133
AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
Batik Air Malaysia
PHP 2,293
Batik Air Malaysia
Malaysia Airlines
PHP 2,528
Malaysia Airlines
Firefly
PHP 2,964
Firefly

Which airline operates the most frequent flights from Kuala Lumpur to Penang?

Total number of flights from Kuala Lumpur to Penang operated by all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Firefly Airline operates the most frequent flights from Kuala Lumpur to Penang, with 109 flights per week.

19
49
79
109
Firefly Airline
109
Firefly Airline
Malaysia Airlines
109
Malaysia Airlines
AirAsia
87
AirAsia
Saudia
49
Saudia
IndiGo
49
IndiGo
Qatar Airways
49
Qatar Airways

How many flights operate daily from Kuala Lumpur to Penang?

The number of weekly flights operating on each date from Kuala Lumpur to Penang. (Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Sunday is the day with the most flights from Kuala Lumpur to Penang, while Wednesday has the fewest.

621
533
444
356
Highest
506
Mon
469
Tue
444
Wed
478
Thu
570
Fri
579
Sat
621
Sun