Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kota Kinabalu to Penang Intl are usually found in April or February, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Friday
Cheap flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Penang
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Penang (PEN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 31 October 2025.
Popular in
January
Cheapest in
April
Average price
£68
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£8 potential increase over avg. return price).
Best time to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Penang
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Penang?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Kota Kinabalu to Penang. Price data was last updated on 24 October 2025.
The price you pay for your flight from Kota Kinabalu to Penang may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 90 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Penang?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Penang (average of £38). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Penang in December is currently the most expensive (average of £59). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BKI to PEN?
Find hourly flight availability from Kota Kinabalu to Penang. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 31 October 2025.
When flying from Kota Kinabalu to Penang, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 49% versus a flight in the evening.
How often are flights from Kota Kinabalu to Penang delayed?
About 17% of weekly flights between Kota Kinabalu and Penang have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 133 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Kota Kinabalu to Penang flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Kota Kinabalu to Penang flights?
Over the past year, AirAsia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing Penang
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Penang. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Penang. Reviews last updated 31 October 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with AirAsia from Kota Kinabalu to Penang by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Awful experience. Boarding all passenger group at the same time. Cabin extremely hot while on the ground. So hot that a passenger fainted before take off so we had to return to the gate, delayed for 2 hours. Food was served after 4h in the air with all lights on until then, couldn't sleep on a red eye flight. No entertainment system for a 9h flight. Seat extremely narrow.
Awful experience. Boarding all passenger group at the same time. Cabin extremely hot while on the ground. So hot that a passenger fainted before take off so we had to return to the gate, delayed for 2 hours. Food was served after 4h in the air with all lights on until then, couldn't sleep on a red eye flight. No entertainment system for a 9h flight. Seat extremely narrow.
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How popular is this Kota Kinabalu to Penang flight route?
The Kota Kinabalu to Penang Intl flight path was viewed by 22 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Penang round-trip?
AirAsia, at £41, was found to be the cheapest airline from Kota Kinabalu to Penang.. AirAsia is 46% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the most reliable airlines from Kota Kinabalu to Penang?
Consider Firefly (96%), Malaysia Airlines (96%) or AirAsia (80%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Kota Kinabalu to Penang.
Can I find deals for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Penang that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Kota Kinabalu to Penang flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Penang?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Penang.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Kota Kinabalu to Penang?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Penang by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Penang?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Penang (average of £38). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Penang in December is currently the most expensive (average of £59). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
Explore flights to Penang departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 31 October 2025.
Discover the top airline that operate flights from Kota Kinabalu to Penang. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 31 October 2025.
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