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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Kuching Airport to Penang Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $131. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
George Town.$131 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Apr, returning Sat, 25 Apr.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuching on Tue, 21 Apr, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Penang on Sat, 25 Apr, arriving in Kuching.Price includes taxes and charges.From $131, select.
George Town.$131 per passenger.Departing Fri, 10 Jul, returning Mon, 13 Jul.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuching on Fri, 10 Jul, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Penang on Mon, 13 Jul, arriving in Kuching.Price includes taxes and charges.From $131, select.
George Town.$131 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Jun, returning Wed, 24 Jun.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuching on Sat, 20 Jun, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Penang on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Kuching.Price includes taxes and charges.From $131, select.
George Town.$133 per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 Aug, returning Mon, 10 Aug.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuching on Fri, 7 Aug, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Penang on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in Kuching.Price includes taxes and charges.From $133, select.
George Town.$134 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Jun, returning Wed, 1 Jul.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuching on Fri, 26 Jun, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Penang on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Kuching.Price includes taxes and charges.From $134, select.
George Town.$134 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 May, returning Wed, 13 May.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuching on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Penang on Wed, 13 May, arriving in Kuching.Price includes taxes and charges.From $134, select.
George Town.$135 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Oct, returning Tue, 13 Oct.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuching on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Penang on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Kuching.Price includes taxes and charges.From $135, select.
George Town.$135 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep, returning Tue, 29 Sep.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuching on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Penang on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Kuching.Price includes taxes and charges.From $135, select.
George Town.$136 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Nov, returning Mon, 9 Nov.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuching on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Penang on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Kuching.Price includes taxes and charges.From $136, select.
George Town.$138 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Feb, returning Mon, 1 Mar.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuching on Fri, 26 Feb, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Penang on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Kuching.Price includes taxes and charges.From $138, select.
George Town.$155 per passenger.Departing Sat, 18 Apr, returning Sun, 3 May.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuching on Sat, 18 Apr, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Penang on Sun, 3 May, arriving in Kuching.Price includes taxes and charges.From $155, select.
George Town.$175 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 May, returning Mon, 1 Jun.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuching on Wed, 27 May, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Penang on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Kuching.Price includes taxes and charges.From $175, select.
George Town.$190 per passenger.Departing Tue, 31 Mar, returning Wed, 1 Apr.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuching on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Penang on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in Kuching.Price includes taxes and charges.From $190, select.
George Town.$219 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Thu, 3 Sep.Return flight with AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Kuching on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Penang on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Kuching.Price includes taxes and charges.From $219, select.
George Town.$234 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuching on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Penang on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Kuching.Price includes taxes and charges.From $234, select.
George Town.$267 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar, returning Sun, 7 Mar.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuching on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Penang on Sun, 7 Mar, arriving in Kuching.Price includes taxes and charges.From $267, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Kuching to Penang

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Kuching to Penang flights are currently cheapest in April.
Mar
from $531
Apr
from $131
May
from $134
Jun
from $131
Jul
from $131
Aug
from $133
Sep
from $135
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Kuching to Penang: Alternative routes

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

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Kuching to George Town: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$131
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time2 hrs
Most popular airlineAirAsia
Average flights per week29

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Finding cheap flights from Kuching to Penang: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Kuching to Penang is $131. 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.
2 hours is the average flight time from Kuching to Penang.
AirAsia flies direct from Kuching to Penang.
As of March 2026, there are 31 flights per week flying from Kuching to Penang.
The cheapest month to fly from Kuching to Penang is usually July.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Kuching Airport to Penang Airport on Friday, 10 July 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours.
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, AirAsia offers the cheapest flight tickets to Penang.

Flying from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Penang International Airport (PEN): what you need to know

  • Around 2 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Kuching International Airport to Penang International Airport.

  • George Town's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Kuching.

  • Flights from KCH to PEN start at 09:45 — the first with Firefly. The last departure is at 22:00 with Firefly. In total, you can choose from 53 weekly Kuching International Airport to Penang International Airport flights.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your KCH to PEN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.

  • Flying during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • AirAsia is your gateway to exploring George Town (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Malaysia!). Browse the direct flights from Kuching International Airport to Penang International Airport offered by this carrier.

  • AirAsia has the highest passenger demand on this route.

  • AirAsia leads the way as the most punctual carrier for KCH to PEN flights, with 97.01% of services arriving as scheduled.

  • If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kuching International Airport to Penang International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between KCH and PEN:

    • Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    • Changi International Airport

    • Kota Kinabalu International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Penang International Airport (PEN)

  • $65 is the best price for a one-way Kuching International Airport to Penang International Airport flight. Return flights start at $131. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.

  • To score cheap tickets from KCH to PEN, reserve your trip 11 months ahead of your planned departure.

  • Organise your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Kuching International Airport to Penang International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from KCH to PEN.

  • Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Kuching International Airport to Penang International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Kuching International Airport (KCH)

  • 75.33% of flights leaving from Kuching International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.

  • Central Kuching to Kuching International Airport is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.

  • Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • Need a convenient hotel close to KCH? If you've booked an early flight from Kuching International Airport to Penang International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Penang International Airport (PEN)

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

  • From Penang International Airport, George Town is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.

When to fly to Penang International Airport (PEN)

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

  • When reserving your flight from Kuching International Airport to Penang International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in George Town, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC to 33ºC.

  • January sees average temperatures of between 23ºC and 31ºC. Look for cheap tickets from KCH to PEN around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of Malaysia

  • You've seen George Town, now it's time to explore other parts of Malaysia. Travel about 225 kilometres east to Kota Bharu to tick off its top sights. From Pantai Cahaya Bulan to Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • If you're eager to discover another major stop in Malaysia, consider Kuala Lumpur, about 290 kilometres south-east of George Town. Petronas Twin Towers, KL Tower Mini Zoo and KLCC Park are highlights.

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