How popular is this Penang to Kota Kinabalu flight route?

Flights from Penang Intl to Kota Kinabalu have been viewed 66 times in the past calendar month.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Penang to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

Currently priced at £52, Firefly will fly you from Penang to Kota Kinabalu and back. In addition to Firefly, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £59 and £65, respectively. Firefly is priced at 28% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Penang to Kota Kinabalu flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Penang to Kota Kinabalu

The most flights from PEN to BKI are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kota Kinabalu ranges from 60.0 - 351.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 351.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Kota Kinabalu when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kota Kinabalu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

What are the most reliable airlines from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Penang to Kota Kinabalu on time: Malaysia Airlines (85%), Firefly (84%), AirAsia (69%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

Before booking your flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu check out the most popular airlines for this route: AirAsia, Firefly or Malaysia Airlines.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

Flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu are found to be more expensive on Thursday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Kota Kinabalu.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

To save up to 49% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 52 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Penang to Kota Kinabalu from £75 1-2 weeks out and tickets from £106 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of April. Prices to Kota Kinabalu from Penang average £73. You can even find prices in April for less than £73, as users have found deals to Kota Kinabalu from as low as £46. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Kota Kinabalu from Penang. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 28%.

Can I find deals for flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Penang to Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Penang to Kota Kinabalu by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Penang Intl to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in April or July, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest in	April
Average price	£83
Good round-trip deal	£62 or less
Good one-way deal	£53 or less

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

Booking 89 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PEN to BKI?

It’s typically best to fly out from Penang to Kota Kinabalu in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 26% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia from Penang to Kota Kinabalu to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

278 reviews

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8.0

Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

278 reviews

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

278 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

AirAsia

6.8

Okay

215 reviews

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7.3

Good

278 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

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How popular is this Penang to Kota Kinabalu flight route?
Flights from Penang Intl to Kota Kinabalu have been viewed 66 times in the past calendar month.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Penang to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?
Currently priced at £52, Firefly will fly you from Penang to Kota Kinabalu and back. In addition to Firefly, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £59 and £65, respectively. Firefly is priced at 28% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the most reliable airlines from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Penang to Kota Kinabalu on time: Malaysia Airlines (85%), Firefly (84%), AirAsia (69%).
Can I find deals for flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Penang to Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Penang to Kota Kinabalu by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Firefly	Cheapest£52	Average£90	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time86%	Search Firefly flights
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Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest£65	Average£66	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

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