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
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.
