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Only AirAsia operates flights between Penang and Johor Bahru.

Flights from Penang to Johor Bahru usually depart from Penang Intl (PEN) and arrive at Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl (JHB).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• AirAsia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Penang to Johor Bahru.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £67 return via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL), compared with £87 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £4–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by AirAsia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Connecting flights from Penang to Johor Bahru most commonly pass through:

• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 99% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB) – 1% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 10% on the Penang to Johor Bahru route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £82 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £91, a difference of £9. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Penang to Johor Bahru route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 43 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Penang to Johor Bahru flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Penang to Johor Bahru:

• Earliest: departs at 06:20 and lands at 07:30
• Latest: departs at 22:20 and lands at 23:30.

The flight takes about 1h 10m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 21% above the route average of £85. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Penang to Johor Bahru takes 1h 10m, covering 344 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Penang to Johor Bahru are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £40, which is 12% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 14m, compared to 7h 17m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl Airport (JHB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £11 for economy cars. Top options include:
• R&R Rent A Car
• Galaxy Asia Car Rental
• keddy by Europcar
• Suria Car Rental
• Quickdrive

Return flights from Penang to Johor Bahru range from £72 to £104, with an average of £85 over the past 12 months. Anything below £72 counts as a good deal.