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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Kuala Lumpur International to Penang? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
George Town.RM117 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 May, returning Mon, 1 Jun.Return flight with Firefly.Outbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Tue, 26 May, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Penang on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM117, select.
George Town.RM119 per passenger.Departing Mon, 13 Apr, returning Wed, 15 Apr.Return flight with Firefly.Outbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 13 Apr, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Penang on Wed, 15 Apr, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM119, select.
George Town.RM120 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Aug, returning Sun, 23 Aug.Return flight with Firefly.Outbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Penang on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM120, select.
George Town.RM120 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Mar, returning Sun, 5 Apr.Return flight with Firefly.Outbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Penang on Sun, 5 Apr, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM120, select.
George Town.RM120 per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Mar, returning Mon, 9 Mar.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sun, 8 Mar, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Penang on Mon, 9 Mar, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM120, select.
George Town.RM121 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 May, returning Sat, 9 May.Return flight with Firefly.Outbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, 7 May, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Penang on Sat, 9 May, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM121, select.
George Town.RM121 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Feb, returning Mon, 2 Mar.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, 26 Feb, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Penang on Mon, 2 Mar, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM121, select.
George Town.RM122 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Jul, returning Wed, 22 Jul.Return flight with Firefly.Outbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, 17 Jul, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Penang on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM122, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur International to Penang

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Kuala Lumpur International to Penang flights are currently cheapest in April.
Feb
from RM124
Mar
from RM120
Apr
from RM119
May
from RM121
Jun
from RM122
Jul
from RM122
Aug
from RM120
Sep
from RM122
Oct
from RM128
Nov
from RM131
Dec
from RM171
Jan
from RM145

Direct flights from Kuala Lumpur International to Penang

Kuala Lumpur International to Penang: Alternative routes

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

Penang

15km from central George Town
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from RM117
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Alor Setar

87km from central George Town
from RM132
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Kuala Lumpur to George Town: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRM117
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time1 hr, 1 min
Most popular airlineAirAsia
Average flights per week820

Finding cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur International to Penang: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Kuala Lumpur International to Penang is RM117. 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 and 1 minute is the average flight time from Kuala Lumpur International to Penang.
AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and Firefly fly direct from Kuala Lumpur International to Penang.
As of February 2026, there are 820 flights per week flying from Kuala Lumpur International to Penang.
The cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur International to Penang is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Penang Airport on Tuesday, 26 May 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 1 minute.
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, Firefly offers the cheapest flight tickets to Penang.

Flying from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Penang International Airport (PEN): what you need to know

  • Around 1 hour is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Penang International Airport.

  • Kuala Lumpur and George Town are in the same timezone, UTC+8.

  • Flights from KUL to PEN start from 06:35 — the earliest with AirAsia. The last service of the day is at 23:35 with Malaysia Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 1,617 weekly Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Penang International Airport flights.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your KUL to PEN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.

  • During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.

  • You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Penang International Airport. When you're ready to start your George Town holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this popular corner of Malaysia:

  • AirAsia is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.

  • With 71.94% of its services arriving as scheduled, Firefly is the most punctual carrier offering KUL to PEN flights.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Penang International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between KUL and PEN:

    • Langkawi International Airport

    • Kuala Namu International Airport

    • Sultan Ismail Petra Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Penang International Airport (PEN)

  • At the moment, RM47 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Penang International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM117. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from KUL to PEN, book your trip five months before your departure.

  • Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Penang International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from KUL to PEN.

  • Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Penang International Airport.

Handy information about Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Kuala Lumpur International Airport, data shows 58.65% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • Central Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is around 64 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.

  • Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 4 hours 30 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Penang International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near KUL:

Arriving at Penang International Airport (PEN)

  • If you're getting in on a late Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Penang International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near PEN:

  • Go where the road takes you with a Penang International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from ASIA CAR, Paradise or Hawk and see more of George Town and beyond.

  • To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Penang International Airport about four weeks before you travel.

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

  • Penang International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of George Town. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.

When to fly to Penang International Airport (PEN)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Penang International Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit George Town based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.

  • Lock in your flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Penang International Airport for March if you want to go to George Town during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from KUL to PEN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.

Explore more of Malaysia

  • Kota Bharu is just one of the many places in Malaysia waiting to be discovered once you've seen George Town. Around 225 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan.

  • Kuala Lumpur is another favourite destination in Malaysia and is around 290 kilometres south-east of George Town. No trip is complete without seeing Petronas Twin Towers, KL Tower Mini Zoo and KLCC Park.

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