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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Penang Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $57. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

George Town.$47 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Nov, returning Tue, 17 Nov.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Penang on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $47, select.

George Town.$48 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Penang on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $48, select.

George Town.$48 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Jan, returning Mon, 18 Jan.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Penang on Mon, 18 Jan, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $48, select.

George Town.$53 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Oct, returning Thu, 26 Nov.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Penang on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $53, select.

George Town.$57 per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 Oct, returning Mon, 12 Oct.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Penang on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $57, select.

George Town.$61 per passenger.Departing Sat, 9 Jan, returning Sun, 21 Feb.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sat, 9 Jan, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Penang on Sun, 21 Feb, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $61, select.

George Town.$62 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Feb, returning Sat, 20 Feb.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, 18 Feb, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Penang on Sat, 20 Feb, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $62, select.

George Town.$64 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Sep, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with Firefly and Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Penang on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $64, select.

George Town.$67 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep, returning Fri, 25 Sep.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Penang on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $67, select.

George Town.$68 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov, returning Thu, 14 Jan.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines and Firefly.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Penang on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $68, select.

George Town.$68 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Penang on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $68, select.

George Town.$70 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with Firefly.Outbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Penang on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $70, select.

George Town.$71 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Oct, returning Fri, 8 Jan.Return flight with Firefly.Outbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Penang on Fri, 8 Jan, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $71, select.

George Town.$74 per passenger.Departing Fri, 21 May, returning Tue, 25 May.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, 21 May, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Penang on Tue, 25 May, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $74, select.

George Town.$74 per passenger.Departing Sun, 21 Feb, returning Mon, 1 Mar.Return flight with Firefly.Outbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sun, 21 Feb, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Penang on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $74, select.

George Town.$74 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Jul, returning Wed, 7 Jul.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 5 Jul, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Penang on Wed, 7 Jul, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $74, 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 November.

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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.

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Kuala Lumpur to George Town: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$47
Cheapest month to fly	November
Average flight time	1 hr, 1 min
Most popular airline	AirAsia
Average flights per week	875

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

How much are return flights from Kuala Lumpur International to Penang?

The best price we found for a return flight from Kuala Lumpur International to Penang is $47. 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 Kuala Lumpur International to Penang?

1 hour and 1 minute is the average flight time from Kuala Lumpur International to Penang.

Which airlines fly direct from Kuala Lumpur International to Penang?

AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and Firefly fly direct from Kuala Lumpur International to Penang.

How many flights are there a week from Kuala Lumpur International to Penang?

As of September 2026, there are 875 flights per week flying from Kuala Lumpur International to Penang.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Kuala Lumpur International to Penang?

The cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur International to Penang is usually November.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Penang Airport on?

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 Saturday, 14 November 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Penang Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 1 minute.

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 Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Penang with?

Currently, Malaysia Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Penang.

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

Book a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Penang Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour.
Kuala Lumpur and George Town share the UTC+8 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Flights from KUL to PEN start at 06:35 — the first with AirAsia. The last departure is at 23:35 with AirAsia. In total, you can choose from 158 weekly Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Penang 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.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
With direct flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Penang Airport operated by a number of airlines, flying to George Town (and then other destinations in Malaysia) is easy. You can travel nonstop with:
AirAsia is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Among carriers operating KUL to PEN flights, Malaysia Airlines is the most consistent for on-time landings.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Penang Airport. Here are the top stopovers between KUL and PEN:
- Medan Kuala Namu Airport
- Langkawi Airport
- Kota Bharu Airport

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

The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Penang Airport flight is $24. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $47. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from KUL to PEN, reserve your trip 11 months before your departure date.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Penang Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from KUL to PEN by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Penang Airport.

Handy information about Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

When it comes to the on-time performance of Kuala Lumpur International Airport, 59% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is approximately 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 55 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near KUL? If you're catching an early flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Penang Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Penang Airport (PEN)

The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Penang Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PEN instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Penang Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from ASIA CAR, Paradise or Hawk and explore beyond George Town's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Penang Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.

When to fly to Penang Airport (PEN)

The quietest month for a flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Penang Airport is March, while April is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to George Town based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Penang Airport for March if you want to go to George Town during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 33ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from KUL to PEN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 23ºC and 31ºC on average.

Explore more of Malaysia

Kota Bharu is just one of the many places in Malaysia waiting to be discovered after you've seen George Town. Around 225 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Istana Negeri Kelantan, Museum Of Islamic Culture and Siti Khadijah Market.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Malaysia, head for Kuala Lumpur, roughly 290 kilometres south-east of George Town. Petronas Twin Towers, Sky Terrace KL Tower and Warisan Merdeka Tower are key reasons to visit.