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Flight deals from Penang to Kota Bharu

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Penang Airport to Kota Bharu Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $185. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Kota Bharu.$103 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct, returning Wed, 14 Oct.Return flight with Firefly.Outbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Penang on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Kota Bharu.Inbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Kota Bharu on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Penang.Price includes taxes and charges.From $103, select.
Kota Bharu.$103 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov, returning Sun, 8 Nov.Return flight with Firefly.Outbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Penang on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Kota Bharu.Inbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Kota Bharu on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Penang.Price includes taxes and charges.From $103, select.
Kota Bharu.$107 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Dec, returning Fri, 18 Dec.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Penang on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Kota Bharu.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kota Bharu on Fri, 18 Dec, arriving in Penang.Price includes taxes and charges.From $107, select.
Kota Bharu.$107 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Sep, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with Firefly and Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Penang on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Kota Bharu.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kota Bharu on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Penang.Price includes taxes and charges.From $107, select.
Kota Bharu.$110 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Feb, returning Sun, 7 Feb.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Penang on Sun, 7 Feb, arriving in Kota Bharu.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kota Bharu on Sun, 7 Feb, arriving in Penang.Price includes taxes and charges.From $110, select.
Kota Bharu.$110 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Dec, returning Tue, 12 Jan.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Penang on Tue, 22 Dec, arriving in Kota Bharu.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kota Bharu on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Penang.Price includes taxes and charges.From $110, select.
Kota Bharu.$110 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 Jan, returning Sun, 10 Jan.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Penang on Thu, 7 Jan, arriving in Kota Bharu.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kota Bharu on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in Penang.Price includes taxes and charges.From $110, select.
Kota Bharu.$112 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 Jan, returning Mon, 1 Feb.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Penang on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in Kota Bharu.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kota Bharu on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Penang.Price includes taxes and charges.From $112, select.
Kota Bharu.$116 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with Firefly.Outbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Penang on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Kota Bharu.Inbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Kota Bharu on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Penang.Price includes taxes and charges.From $116, select.
Kota Bharu.$116 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Mar, returning Mon, 22 Mar.Return flight with Firefly and Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Penang on Sat, 13 Mar, arriving in Kota Bharu.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kota Bharu on Mon, 22 Mar, arriving in Penang.Price includes taxes and charges.From $116, select.
Kota Bharu.$116 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Firefly.Outbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Penang on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Kota Bharu.Inbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Kota Bharu on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Penang.Price includes taxes and charges.From $116, select.
Kota Bharu.$119 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines and Firefly.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Penang on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Kota Bharu.Inbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Kota Bharu on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Penang.Price includes taxes and charges.From $119, select.
Kota Bharu.$140 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Apr, returning Wed, 5 May.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines and Firefly.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Penang on Fri, 30 Apr, arriving in Kota Bharu.Inbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Kota Bharu on Wed, 5 May, arriving in Penang.Price includes taxes and charges.From $140, select.
Kota Bharu.$170 per passenger.Departing Sat, 8 May, returning Sun, 9 May.Return flight with Firefly.Outbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Penang on Sat, 8 May, arriving in Kota Bharu.Inbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Kota Bharu on Sun, 9 May, arriving in Penang.Price includes taxes and charges.From $170, select.
Kota Bharu.$175 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Aug, returning Tue, 15 Sep.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines and Firefly.Outbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Penang on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Kota Bharu.Inbound indirect flight with Firefly, departs from Kota Bharu on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Penang.Price includes taxes and charges.From $175, select.
Kota Bharu.$185 per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Aug, returning Thu, 20 Aug.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Penang on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Kota Bharu.Inbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Kota Bharu on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Penang.Price includes taxes and charges.From $185, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Penang to Kota Bharu

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Penang to Kota Bharu flights are currently cheapest in October.
Jul
from $300
Aug
from $185
Sep
from $107
Oct
from $103
Nov
from $103
Dec
from $107
Jan
from $110
Feb
from $110
Mar
from $116
Apr
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May
from $170
Jun
from $226

Direct flights from Penang to Kota Bharu

Penang to Kota Bharu: Alternative routes

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

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George Town to Kota Bharu: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$103
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time1 hr
Most popular airlineFirefly
Average flights per week14

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Penang to Kota Bharu is $103. 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 is the average flight time from Penang to Kota Bharu.
Firefly and Malaysia Airlines fly direct from Penang to Kota Bharu.
As of July 2026, there are 14 flights per week flying from Penang to Kota Bharu.
The cheapest month to fly from Penang to Kota Bharu is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Penang Airport to Kota Bharu Airport on Thursday, 5 November 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour.
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 Kota Bharu 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 Kota Bharu is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Firefly offers the cheapest flight tickets to Kota Bharu.

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

  • Jump on a direct flight from Penang Airport to Kota Bharu Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour.

  • You can choose from seven weekly Penang Airport to Kota Bharu Airport flights. The 08:45 departure with Firefly is the earliest flight available. Firefly operates the last service of the day at 08:45.

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

  • During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.

  • Firefly is your gateway to discovering Kota Bharu (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Malaysia!). Browse the direct flights from Penang Airport to Kota Bharu Airport offered by this popular carrier.

  • The majority of passengers choose to travel with Firefly on this route.

  • We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Penang Airport to Kota Bharu Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between PEN and KBR include:

    • Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    • Kuching Airport

    • Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah Airport

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

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Penang Airport to Kota Bharu Airport flight is $51. A return plane ticket is currently $103. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

  • Book three months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from PEN to KBR.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Penang Airport to Kota Bharu Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.

  • Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from PEN to KBR by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when fares go down.

  • Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Penang Airport to Kota Bharu Airport.

Handy information about Penang Airport (PEN)

  • 68% of flights taking off from Penang Airport make it to their destination on time.

  • Central George Town to Penang Airport is approximately 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.

  • Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.

  • Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near PEN. Whether you're catching an early flight from Penang Airport to Kota Bharu Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:

Arriving at Kota Bharu Airport (KBR)

  • The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Penang Airport to Kota Bharu Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near KBR instead:

  • Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Kota Bharu Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Agtran, Hertz or WAHDAH and experience the lesser-explored corners of Kota Bharu and beyond.

  • To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Kota Bharu Airport about one week before your trip.

Getting from Kota Bharu Airport (KBR) to central Kota Bharu

  • Kota Bharu Airport to the centre of Kota Bharu has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.

  • Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 30 minutes.

When to fly to Kota Bharu Airport (KBR)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Penang Airport to Kota Bharu Airport is March, while May is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Kota Bharu based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • Lock in your flight from Penang Airport to Kota Bharu Airport for May if you'd like to visit Kota Bharu during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 32ºC.

  • February has average temperatures of between 23ºC and 29ºC. Look for cheap tickets from PEN to KBR sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of Malaysia

  • Kuala Lumpur is just one of the many places in Malaysia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Kota Bharu. Around 338 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Petronas Twin Towers, Sky Terrace KL Tower and Warisan Merdeka Tower.

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