PEN → KBRMalaysia → Malaysia

Cheap flights from Penang to Kota Bahru

151 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: Penang to Kota Bahru at a glance

151 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
No time difference
Time-zone shift
~14 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from Penang (PEN) to Kota Bahru (KBR) cover 151 miles (242 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 3 airlines flying direct — a short-haul domestic route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 1/10.

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Flying from Penang to Kota Bahru covers 151 miles (243 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 3 airlines fly this route directly, making it the 5th most competitive of 20 routes from Penang. This is a short-haul domestic route typically served by direct flights.

Route
PEN (0 mi)KBR (151 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 151 miles. Direct carriers include FY, MH and OD.

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Airlines on this route

3 airlines fly Penang → Kota Bahru. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
FYDirect
MHDirect
ODDirect
Baggage on Penang → Kota Bahru: on this route, FY typically includes a carry-on, while MH and OD may charge extra for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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Penang to Kota Bahru — quick answers

How far is Penang from Kota Bahru by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from Penang (PEN) to Kota Bahru (KBR) is 151 miles (242 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

How long is the flight from Penang to Kota Bahru?

The average nonstop flight time from PEN to KBR is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from Penang to Kota Bahru?

3 airlines serve this route nonstop: FY, MH, OD. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

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Route insights: Penang → Kota Bahru

Route type
short-haul domestic
Time zone difference
No time difference
Carbon footprint
~14 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
1/10 — easy direct flight
When to go
It's shoulder season in Kota Bahru — often the best balance of weather and price.
Airport transfer
Most travelers reach the city center by taxi, airport shuttle, or public transit. Allow 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Route competitiveness
3 airlines fly direct — rank 5 of 20 routes from Penang
Airline network
MH: 10 destinations from PEN; FY: 7 destinations from PEN; OD: 4 destinations from PEN
Alternative origin airports
IPH (Ipoh, 74 mi); LGK (Langkawi, 81 mi); HDY (Hat Yai, 113 mi)
Alternative destination airports
IPH (Ipoh, 136 mi); HDY (Hat Yai, 140 mi); PEN (Penang, 150 mi)
Nearby destinations
Ipoh, Malaysia (136 mi); Hat Yai, Thailand (140 mi); Penang, Malaysia (150 mi)
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Data: OpenFlights public aviation database·Updated: 2026-08-19
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