⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

Kuala Lumpur to Penang flights

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Penang (PEN): 202 miles (325 km) great-circle, about 0h 55m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $60 round-trip on Firefly, nonstop, departing May 13, 2026.

FYFireflyFY2953
Depart
KUL
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
12:10
2026-05-13
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Arrive
PEN
Penang, Malaysia
Returns 21:50
2026-05-16
Stops
non-stop
Distance
202 mi
Est. nonstop time
0h 55m
Trip type
Round-trip
$60
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest Kuala Lumpur to Penang fare fly?

$60 round-trip, Firefly FY2953, departing 2026-05-13 at 12:10, returning 2026-05-16. The recorded itinerary left on a Wednesday, returning on a Saturday 3 nights later; the fare was observed 18 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is Kuala Lumpur from Penang?

  • Distance: 202 miles (325 km) great-circle, heading northwest.
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 0h 55m.
  • Departure airport: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, UTC+8 on May 13, 2026.
  • Arrival: Penang International Airport (PEN), Malaysia, UTC+8 on May 13, 2026.
  • Time difference: none on the recorded date.
  • Route type: domestic, within Malaysia.
  • Arrival airport elevation: 11 ft.
  • Recorded itinerary: Firefly FY2953, non-stop, round-trip, 3 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the Kuala Lumpur to Penang fare compare with other routes from KUL?

At $60, it ranked 2nd of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from KUL (median $267). That is 29.7 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), above the KUL median of 19.0 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from KUL of similar length: Singapore (185 mi) at $90 and Kota Baharu (240 mi) at $50.

Firefly had the cheapest fare on 2 of 30 KUL routes. It is the 29th longest of the 30 routes we track from KUL.

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

Travelpayouts fares (cheapest per route, observed April 25, 2026); OurAirports coordinates and elevations; IANA zones Asia/Kuala_Lumpur, Asia/Kuala_Lumpur; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

Kuala Lumpur to Penang flight questions

How far is Kuala Lumpur from Penang by plane?

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Kuala Lumpur is about 202 miles (325 km) from Penang on a great-circle line from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Penang International Airport (PEN), heading northwest. It is the 29th longest of the 30 routes we track from KUL. The recorded itinerary was nonstop.

How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Penang?

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About 0h 55m nonstop by our estimate for 202 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded Firefly fare was nonstop. Routes from KUL of similar length: Singapore (185 mi) at $90 and Kota Baharu (240 mi) at $50.

What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Penang?

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On May 13, 2026, Kuala Lumpur was on UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) and Penang on UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur), so the two cities shared the same clock time: noon in Kuala Lumpur was 12:00 in Penang. Neither Asia/Kuala_Lumpur nor Asia/Kuala_Lumpur shifts for daylight saving, so the gap holds all year.

How much is a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Penang?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $60 per person round-trip on Firefly flight FY2953, departing May 13, 2026, returning May 16, 2026, nonstop. At $60, it ranked 2nd of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from KUL (median $267). That is 29.7 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), above the KUL median of 19.0 cents across 30 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from Kuala Lumpur to Penang?

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Yes, the cheapest recorded fare was a nonstop Firefly flight, FY2953, on May 13, 2026. From KUL, 15 of 30 were. Firefly had the cheapest fare on 2 of 30 KUL routes. Penang International Airport (PEN) sits at 11 ft above sea level.

Which airports serve flights from Kuala Lumpur to Penang?

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It departs Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and arrives at Penang International Airport (PEN) in Penang, Malaysia. A domestic Malaysia flight. More routes from Kuala Lumpur are on our Kuala Lumpur flights page. Confirm price, baggage and schedule on the booking page before you pay.

Where else near Penang can you fly from Kuala Lumpur?

Langkawi (LGK) $62Kota Baharu (KBR) $50Phuket (HKT) $130Singapore (SIN) $90Phu Quoc (PQC) $223Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) $195All flights from Kuala Lumpur →

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