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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Kota Bharu Airport to Penang Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $182. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

George Town.$101 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Thu, 12 Nov.Return flight with Firefly.Outbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Kota Bharu on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Penang on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Kota Bharu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $101, select.

George Town.$103 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Dec, returning Sun, 13 Dec.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kota Bharu on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Penang on Sun, 13 Dec, arriving in Kota Bharu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $103, select.

George Town.$103 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 Oct, returning Mon, 26 Oct.Return flight with Firefly.Outbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Kota Bharu on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Penang on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Kota Bharu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $103, select.

George Town.$103 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with Firefly.Outbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Kota Bharu on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Penang on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Kota Bharu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $103, select.

George Town.$105 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Thu, 5 Nov.Return flight with Firefly.Outbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Kota Bharu on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Penang on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Kota Bharu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $105, select.

George Town.$106 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Nov, returning Sun, 6 Dec.Return flight with Firefly and Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Kota Bharu on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Penang on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Kota Bharu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $106, select.

George Town.$108 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 Jan, returning Sun, 24 Jan.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kota Bharu on Tue, 19 Jan, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Penang on Sun, 24 Jan, arriving in Kota Bharu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $108, select.

George Town.$111 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Feb, returning Sat, 27 Feb.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kota Bharu on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Penang on Sat, 27 Feb, arriving in Kota Bharu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $111, select.

George Town.$112 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 Jan, returning Thu, 4 Feb.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines and Firefly.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kota Bharu on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Penang on Thu, 4 Feb, arriving in Kota Bharu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $112, select.

George Town.$115 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with Firefly.Outbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Kota Bharu on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Penang on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Kota Bharu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $115, select.

George Town.$115 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep, returning Thu, 31 Dec.Return flight with Firefly.Outbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Kota Bharu on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Penang on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in Kota Bharu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $115, select.

George Town.$118 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Mar, returning Fri, 12 Mar.Return flight with Firefly.Outbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Kota Bharu on Tue, 9 Mar, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Penang on Fri, 12 Mar, arriving in Kota Bharu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $118, select.

George Town.$156 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug, returning Mon, 14 Sep.Return flight with Firefly.Outbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Kota Bharu on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Penang on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Kota Bharu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $156, select.

George Town.$182 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Aug, returning Sun, 16 Aug.Return flight with Firefly and Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Firefly, departs from Kota Bharu on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Penang on Sun, 16 Aug, arriving in Kota Bharu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $182, select.

George Town.$197 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Apr, returning Wed, 14 Apr.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kota Bharu on Sat, 10 Apr, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Penang on Wed, 14 Apr, arriving in Kota Bharu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $197, select.

George Town.$202 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul, returning Tue, 4 Aug.Return flight with Firefly and Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Firefly, departs from Kota Bharu on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Penang on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Kota Bharu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $202, select.

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Kota Bharu to George Town: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$101
Cheapest month to fly	November
Average flight time	1 hr
Most popular airline	Firefly
Average flights per week	14

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

How much are return flights from Kota Bharu to Penang?

The best price we found for a return flight from Kota Bharu to Penang is $101. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Kota Bharu to Penang?

1 hour is the average flight time from Kota Bharu to Penang.

Which airlines fly direct from Kota Bharu to Penang?

Firefly and Malaysia Airlines fly direct from Kota Bharu to Penang.

How many flights are there a week from Kota Bharu to Penang?

As of July 2026, there are 14 flights per week flying from Kota Bharu to Penang.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Kota Bharu to Penang?

The cheapest month to fly from Kota Bharu to Penang is usually November.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Kota Bharu Airport to Penang Airport on?

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 Wednesday, 11 November 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Kota Bharu Airport to Penang Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour.

How can I find the best flight deal to Penang?

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.

When is the best time to book flights to George Town?

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.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Kota Bharu Airport to Penang with?

Currently, Firefly offers the cheapest flight tickets to Penang.

Flying from Kota Bharu Airport (KBR) to Penang Airport (PEN): what you need to know

Around 1 hour is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Kota Bharu Airport to Penang Airport.
George Town's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Kota Bharu.
Every week, there are seven Kota Bharu Airport to Penang Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board as early as possible, go for the 19:00 Firefly flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 20:30 with Firefly.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your KBR to PEN flight.
During popular months such as May, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Jetting into George Town (and then seeing more of Malaysia!) is easy with Firefly. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Kota Bharu Airport to Penang Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Firefly on this route.
Firefly is the most punctual carrier operating KBR to PEN flights, with 66.67% of its services arriving on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kota Bharu Airport to Penang Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between KBR and PEN:
- Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Senai International Airport
- Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Kota Bharu Airport (KBR) to Penang Airport (PEN)

The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Kota Bharu Airport to Penang Airport flight is $50. A round-trip fare is currently $101. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from KBR to PEN, book your journey three months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Kota Bharu Airport to Penang Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from KBR to PEN by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Select your ideal 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 Kota Bharu Airport to Penang Airport.

Handy information about Kota Bharu Airport (KBR)

58% of flights that leave from Kota Bharu Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Kota Bharu Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Kota Bharu. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 30 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near KBR. Whether you've booked an early flight from Kota Bharu Airport to Penang Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:

Arriving at Penang Airport (PEN)

Book a hotel close to PEN if you're on a late Kota Bharu Airport to Penang Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Penang Airport rental car. Book your wheels from ASIA CAR, Paradise or Hawk and see more of George Town and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Penang Airport about four weeks before you travel.

When to fly to Penang Airport (PEN)

April is the most popular month for flights from Kota Bharu Airport to Penang Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to George Town in March.
Before locking in your flight from Kota Bharu Airport to Penang Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in George Town, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 33ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from KBR to PEN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC and 31ºC on average.

Explore more of Malaysia

You've seen George Town, now it's time to discover other corners of Malaysia. Travel around 225 kilometres east to Kota Bharu to check off its popular sights. From Istana Negeri Kelantan to Museum Of Islamic Culture and Siti Khadijah Market, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Kuala Lumpur is another favourite destination in Malaysia and is around 290 kilometres south-east of George Town. No journey is complete without dropping by Petronas Twin Towers, Sky Terrace KL Tower and Warisan Merdeka Tower.