Travelling from Penang Airport (PEN) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Penang Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport is 2 hours 50 minutes.
Kota Kinabalu's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as George Town.
Every week, there are 14 Penang Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport flights. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, opt for the 00:15 AirAsia flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 20:50 with Firefly.
Your PEN to BKI flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak time such as April? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Kota Kinabalu (and then seeing more of Malaysia!) is a cinch with AirAsia. This popular carrier has direct flights from Penang Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport.
AirAsia is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Among carriers operating PEN to BKI flights, Firefly has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Penang Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between PEN and BKI:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Kuching Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Penang Airport (PEN) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)
Currently, Rs17,796 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Penang Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs35,555. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get cheap tickets from PEN to BKI, book your journey one month ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Penang Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from PEN to BKI.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Penang Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Penang Airport (PEN)
68% of flights departing from Penang Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach Penang Airport from central George Town, it takes about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to PEN? If you're catching an early flight from Penang Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)
Consider booking a hotel close to BKI if you're taking a late Penang Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Kota Kinabalu Airport rental car and discover Kota Kinabalu and beyond with your own set of wheels. NH Travel, Green Motion and Keddy By Europcar are well-known companies you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Kota Kinabalu Airport about one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to central Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from the centre of Kota Kinabalu. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It takes roughly 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Penang Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Kota Kinabalu. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Penang Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport for May if you'd like to explore Kota Kinabalu during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 31ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from PEN to BKI in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC and 29ºC on average.
Explore more of Malaysia
Sandakan is just one of the many cities in Malaysia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Kota Kinabalu. Around 225 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sun Bear Conservation Centre, Sepilok and Sandakan Rainforest Park.
Tawau is another essential stop in Malaysia and is around 274 kilometres south-east of Kota Kinabalu. No trip is complete without experiencing Hot Springs Tawau, Teck Guan Cocoa Museum and Batu payung.
