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Cheapest return flight
£61
Typical prices: £55-£104
Malaysia Airlines
Fri 26/1Sun 28/1
PEN - KBR • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
£411
Typical prices: £30-£68
Singapore Airlines
Sun 9/12
PEN - KBR • 2 stops
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Firefly. Average duration is 1h
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Most punctual • 94% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 13 weeks in advance save around 56% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 32% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Penang to Kota Bharu (PEN-KBR)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Penang to Kota Bharu

Tue, 26 Jan - Thu, 28 Jan
Malaysia Airlines Logo
08:55 - 09:55PEN  Penang Intl-KBR Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa
1h 00mdirect
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20:20 - 21:20KBR  Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa-PEN Penang Intl
1h 00mdirect
£61Malaysia Airlines
Wed, 2 Dec - Sat, 12 Dec
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08:55 - 09:55PEN  Penang Intl-KBR Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa
1h 00mdirect
Malaysia Airlines Logo
20:20 - 21:20KBR  Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa-PEN Penang Intl
1h 00mdirect
£79Malaysia Airlines
Sun, 21 Feb - Tue, 23 Feb
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12:35 - 14:05PEN  Penang Intl-KBR Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa
25h 30m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
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18:30 - 21:55KBR  Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa-PEN Penang Intl
3h 25m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
£103Malaysia Airlines
Thu, 26 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
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06:30 - 14:05PEN  Penang Intl-KBR Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa
7h 35m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
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14:45 - 23:20KBR  Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa-PEN Penang Intl
8h 35m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
£111Malaysia Airlines
Tue, 26 Jan - Thu, 28 Jan
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06:30 - 17:50PEN  Penang Intl-KBR Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa
11h 20m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
Malaysia Airlines Logo
14:45 - 21:55KBR  Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa-PEN Penang Intl
7h 10m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
£117Malaysia Airlines
Tue, 26 Jan - Thu, 28 Jan
Malaysia Airlines Logo
09:05 - 17:50PEN  Penang Intl-KBR Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa
8h 45m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
Malaysia Airlines Logo
20:20 - 21:20KBR  Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa-PEN Penang Intl
1h 00mdirect
£120Malaysia Airlines
Tue, 26 Jan - Thu, 28 Jan
Malaysia Airlines Logo
09:05 - 17:50PEN  Penang Intl-KBR Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa
8h 45m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
Malaysia Airlines Logo
20:20 - 21:20KBR  Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa-PEN Penang Intl
1h 00mdirect
£121Malaysia Airlines
Sun, 21 Feb - Tue, 23 Feb
Malaysia Airlines Logo
12:35 - 17:50PEN  Penang Intl-KBR Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa
5h 15m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
Malaysia Airlines Logo
14:45 - 21:55KBR  Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa-PEN Penang Intl
7h 10m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
£125Malaysia Airlines
Tue, 15 Dec - Tue, 22 Dec
Malaysia Airlines Logo
10:55 - 14:05PEN  Penang Intl-KBR Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa
3h 10m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
Malaysia Airlines Logo
20:20 - 21:20KBR  Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa-PEN Penang Intl
1h 00mdirect
£140Malaysia Airlines
Tue, 1 Dec - Mon, 7 Dec
Batik Air Logo
09:50 - 16:05PEN  Penang Intl-KBR Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa
6h 15m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
Batik Air Logo
16:55 - 22:20KBR  Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa-PEN Penang Intl
5h 25m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
£142Batik Air
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Penang to Kota Bharu flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a return flight from Penang to Kota Bharu?

Return flights from Penang to Kota Bharu typically range from £55 to £104. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £61 on Malaysia Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Penang to Kota Bharu?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Penang to Kota Bharu. It's 9% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 28% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Penang to Kota Bharu?

•December is the cheapest month to fly from Penang to Kota Bharu at £49 return.
•July (£131) and April (£114) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 168% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Penang to Kota Bharu the cheapest?

Flights from Penang to Kota Bharu are cheapest 13 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 56% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Penang to Kota Bharu flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

£61
Beat the crowds with an average 26% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 35% increase in traveller numbers.
Return flight from Penang to Kota Bharu

When to book flights from Penang to Kota Bharu

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Penang to Kota Bharu based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Penang to Kota Bharu flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Penang to Kota Bharu?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Penang to Kota Bharu:

    • Earliest: departs at 08:55 and lands at 09:55
    • Latest: departs at 08:55 and lands at 09:55.

    The flight takes about 1h.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Penang to Kota Bharu?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from Penang to Kota Bharu.

  • How long is a flight from Penang to Kota Bharu?

    A direct flight from Penang to Kota Bharu takes 1h, covering 151 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Penang to Kota Bharu?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Penang to Kota Bharu flight?

    Return flights from Penang to Kota Bharu range from £55 to £104, with an average of £72 over the past 12 months. Anything below £55 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Penang to Kota Bharu flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 44% above the £72 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Penang to Kota Bharu?

    On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £70 return, compared with £113 via a stopover through Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Penang to Kota Bharu?

    Firefly is the only airline operating Penang to Kota Bharu flights. 94% of its flights are on time.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Penang to Kota Bharu?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £6–£6 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • How are flight departures from Penang to Kota Bharu spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Penang to Kota Bharu flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Penang to Kota Bharu changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £61 to £463. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Penang to Kota Bharu looking right now?

    One-way fares from Penang to Kota Bharu are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £487, which is 958% above the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa Airport (KBR)?

    Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa Airport (KBR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging £35 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Agtran
    • Hertz
    • Avis
    • Thrifty
    • Hawk

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Penang to Kota Bharu?

    Flights from Penang to Kota Bharu usually depart from Penang Intl (PEN) and arrive at Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa (KBR).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Penang to Kota Bharu?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Penang to Kota Bharu?

    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 Kota Bharu route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 27m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Penang to Kota Bharu pass through?

    Most connecting flights from Penang to Kota Bharu pass through Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Penang to Kota Bharu?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 29% on flights from Penang to Kota Bharu. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £66 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £93, a difference of £27.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines fly from Penang to Kota Bharu?

    Only Firefly operates flights between Penang and Kota Bharu.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Penang to Kota Bharu flights?

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

    • Firefly: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • Malaysia Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

Your guide to booking Penang to Kota Bharu flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Friday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Friday flights average £66, about £27 less than Monday fares (29% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 13 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 56% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Penang to Kota Bharu trip for December. Fares historically average £49 return in that month – typically £82 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Penang to Kota Bharu?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Penang Intl Airport to Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Penang Intl to Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa

Monday

Firefly

Firefly

Tuesday

Firefly

Firefly

Wednesday

Firefly

Firefly

Thursday

Firefly

Firefly

Friday

Firefly

Firefly

Saturday

Firefly

Firefly

Sunday

Firefly

Firefly

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Direct returns

Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa to Penang Intl

Monday

Firefly

Firefly

Tuesday

Firefly

Firefly

Wednesday

Firefly

Firefly

Thursday

Firefly

Firefly

Friday

Firefly

Firefly

Saturday

Firefly

Firefly

Sunday

Firefly

Firefly

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