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Flights from Penang to Kuala Lumpur

Search for direct flights from Penang to Kuala Lumpur in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$19, and round-trip direct flights start at US$34.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        PEN 06:45
        1h
        Nonstop
        KUL 07:45
        Penang - Kuala Lumpur | Tue, Jul 14 | Malaysia Airlines
        KUL 22:00
        1h
        Nonstop
        PEN 23:00
        Kuala Lumpur - Penang | Mon, Jul 20 | Malaysia Airlines
        US$34 US$55
        38% off
        38% off
        US$55 US$34
      • PEN 20:35
        1h
        Nonstop
        KUL 21:35
        Penang - Kuala Lumpur | Wed, Jul 15 | Malaysia Airlines
        KUL 22:00
        1h
        Nonstop
        PEN 23:00
        Kuala Lumpur - Penang | Mon, Jul 20 | Malaysia Airlines
        US$34 US$55
        38% off
        38% off
        US$55 US$34
      • PEN 06:10
        1h
        Nonstop
        KUL 07:10
        Penang - Kuala Lumpur | Mon, Jul 13 | Malaysia Airlines
        KUL 22:00
        1h
        Nonstop
        PEN 23:00
        Kuala Lumpur - Penang | Mon, Jul 20 | Malaysia Airlines
        US$34 US$55
        38% off
        38% off
        US$55 US$34
      • PEN 06:45
        1h
        Nonstop
        KUL 07:45
        Penang - Kuala Lumpur | Sat, Jul 18 | Malaysia Airlines
        KUL 22:00
        1h
        Nonstop
        PEN 23:00
        Kuala Lumpur - Penang | Mon, Jul 20 | Malaysia Airlines
        US$38
        31% off
        US$55 US$38
      • PEN 06:45
        1h
        Nonstop
        KUL 07:45
        Penang - Kuala Lumpur | Sun, Jul 19 | Malaysia Airlines
        KUL 22:00
        1h
        Nonstop
        PEN 23:00
        Kuala Lumpur - Penang | Sat, Jul 25 | Malaysia Airlines
        US$38
        31% off
        US$55 US$38
      • PEN 06:45
        1h
        Nonstop
        KUL 07:45
        Penang - Kuala Lumpur | Tue, Jul 7 | Malaysia Airlines
        KUL 22:00
        1h
        Nonstop
        PEN 23:00
        Kuala Lumpur - Penang | Sun, Jul 12 | Malaysia Airlines
        US$38
        31% off
        US$55 US$38
      • PEN 20:35
        1h
        Nonstop
        KUL 21:35
        Penang - Kuala Lumpur | Wed, Jul 8 | Malaysia Airlines
        KUL 22:00
        1h
        Nonstop
        PEN 23:00
        Kuala Lumpur - Penang | Mon, Jul 13 | Malaysia Airlines
        US$38
        31% off
        US$55 US$38
      • PEN 06:45
        1h
        Nonstop
        KUL 07:45
        Penang - Kuala Lumpur | Sun, Jul 5 | Malaysia Airlines
        KUL 22:00
        1h
        Nonstop
        PEN 23:00
        Kuala Lumpur - Penang | Sat, Jul 11 | Malaysia Airlines
        US$38
        31% off
        US$55 US$38
      • PEN 06:45
        1h
        Nonstop
        KUL 07:45
        Penang - Kuala Lumpur | Tue, Jun 30 | Malaysia Airlines
        KUL 22:00
        1h
        Nonstop
        PEN 23:00
        Kuala Lumpur - Penang | Sat, Jul 4 | Malaysia Airlines
        US$38
        31% off
        US$55 US$38
      • PEN 06:45
        1h
        Nonstop
        KUL 07:45
        Penang - Kuala Lumpur | Tue, Jul 14 | Firefly Airline
        KUL 22:00
        1h
        Nonstop
        PEN 23:00
        Kuala Lumpur - Penang | Mon, Jul 20 | Malaysia Airlines
        US$39
        28% off
        US$55 US$39
      • PEN 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        KUL 14:00
        Penang - Kuala Lumpur | Sat, May 23 | Normal Airline
        KUL 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        PEN 16:00
        Kuala Lumpur - Penang | Mon, May 25 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        PEN 06:45
        1h
        Nonstop
        KUL 07:45
        Penang - Kuala Lumpur | Tue, Jul 7 | Malaysia Airlines
        US$19 US$28
        32% off
        32% off
        US$28 US$19
      • PEN 06:45
        1h
        Nonstop
        KUL 07:45
        Penang - Kuala Lumpur | Sun, Jul 5 | Malaysia Airlines
        US$19 US$28
        32% off
        32% off
        US$28 US$19
      • PEN 06:45
        1h
        Nonstop
        KUL 07:45
        Penang - Kuala Lumpur | Sun, Jul 19 | Malaysia Airlines
        US$19 US$28
        32% off
        32% off
        US$28 US$19
      • PEN 06:45
        1h
        Nonstop
        KUL 07:45
        Penang - Kuala Lumpur | Sun, Jul 12 | Malaysia Airlines
        US$19
        32% off
        US$28 US$19
      • PEN 06:45
        1h
        Nonstop
        KUL 07:45
        Penang - Kuala Lumpur | Tue, Jul 14 | Malaysia Airlines
        US$19
        32% off
        US$28 US$19
      • PEN 20:35
        1h
        Nonstop
        KUL 21:35
        Penang - Kuala Lumpur | Wed, Jul 15 | Malaysia Airlines
        US$19
        32% off
        US$28 US$19
      • PEN 06:10
        1h
        Nonstop
        KUL 07:10
        Penang - Kuala Lumpur | Mon, Jul 13 | Malaysia Airlines
        US$19
        32% off
        US$28 US$19
      • PEN 06:45
        1h
        Nonstop
        KUL 07:45
        Penang - Kuala Lumpur | Tue, Jun 16 | Malaysia Airlines
        US$20
        28% off
        US$28 US$20
      • PEN 06:45
        1h
        Nonstop
        KUL 07:45
        Penang - Kuala Lumpur | Sun, Jun 14 | Malaysia Airlines
        US$20
        28% off
        US$28 US$20
      • PEN 06:45
        1h
        Nonstop
        KUL 07:45
        Penang - Kuala Lumpur | Tue, Jun 9 | Malaysia Airlines
        US$20
        28% off
        US$28 US$20
      • PEN 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        KUL 14:00
        Penang - Kuala Lumpur | Sat, May 23 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Penang to Kuala Lumpur are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Penang to Kuala Lumpur

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from to Kuala Lumpur?

Average monthly one-way flight prices from to Kuala Lumpur, based on bookings made by Trip.com users over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from to Kuala Lumpur is June, with an average price of US$12; while the month with the highest flight price is usually August, with an average price of up to US$14.

US$14
US$13
US$12
US$11
    Cheapest
  • US$13
    May
  • US$12
    Jun
  • US$13
    Jul
  • US$14
    Aug
  • US$13
    Sep
  • US$13
    Oct
  • US$13
    Nov
  • US$13
    Dec
  • US$13
    Jan
  • US$13
    Feb
  • US$13
    Mar
  • US$14
    Apr

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from to Kuala Lumpur?

The average price of round-trip flights from to Kuala Lumpur purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for round-trip flights from to Kuala Lumpur are found during January, with an average price of US$38. Conversely, the highest prices are found during May, with an average price of up to US$62.

US$62
US$50
US$38
US$26
    Cheapest
  • US$62
    May
  • US$52
    Jun
  • US$59
    Jul
  • US$50
    Aug
  • US$56
    Sep
  • US$44
    Oct
  • US$45
    Nov
  • US$46
    Dec
  • US$38
    Jan
  • US$49
    Feb
  • US$40
    Mar
  • US$47
    Apr

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Penang to Kuala Lumpur (PEN-KUL)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Malaysia Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$19 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PEN to KUL on Tue, Jul 7), while Malaysia Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$34 departing on Tue, Jul 14 and returning on Mon, Jul 20.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Penang to Kuala Lumpur with the following airlines, including: AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) Malaysia Airlines Firefly Batik Air Malaysia Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 2 minutes to fly from Penang to Kuala Lumpur.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Penang to Kuala Lumpur is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 3 flight per week flying from Penang to Kuala Lumpur. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Malaysia Airlines: -/-/-/-/-/-/- -- MH8427 (00:20) Malaysia Airlines: -/-/-/-/-/-/- -- MH8425 (00:20)
  • To find best deals on flights from Penang to Kuala Lumpur, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Jul 7, with one-way flights priced at just US$19.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Malaysia Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Kuala Lumpur travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Penang to Kuala Lumpur is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our May flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Penang to Kuala Lumpur on May 26, 2026 with Malaysia Airlines, with prices starting at US$8.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Kuala Lumpur, with Penang International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (PEN-KUL) is by far the most common option on this route: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB).
  • The time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Penang is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Flights from Penang to Kuala Lumpur – Airlines, Airports & Travel Guide

About Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur is the capital city of Malaysia. It's a city with diverse cuisine & natural landscapes. You can see the iconic landmarks like the Petronas Twin Towers, hang around local night markets, and visit a wealth of museums & galleries. It's a perfect place for solo visitors, couples & families.

Flight Overview and Airports for Penang to Kuala Lumpur

The flight from Penang to Kuala Lumpur takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes. You can find flights via Malaysia Airlines & AirAsia.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is located in Sepang, Selangor, about 45 km from the heart of Kuala Lumpur, primarily handling international and domestic flights.

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) is situated near Shah Alam, the capital of Selangor, roughly 30 km from Kuala Lumpur's city center. This airport is mainly responsible for low-cost air travel between cities in Malaysia and other neighboring countries.

Kuala Lumpur

Airlines from Penang to Kuala Lumpur

AirlineFlight TimeEstimated Price (USD)

AirAsia

1h 2m

from $6

Firefly Airlines

1h 2m

from $6

Malaysia Airlines

1h 2m

from $6

Heading to the Airport in Penang

Penang International Airport is located near George Town in Penang, Malaysia, approximately 16 kilometers from George Town, the capital of Penang, and just about a 20-minute drive away.

Penang International Airport features a single terminal that serves both domestic and international flights. It offers a variety of amenities for travelers, including great dining options, duty-free shopping, currency exchange, and more!

  • Taxi: There is a taxi stand right outside the airport, which can take you directly to Penang's main tourist attractions or the city center.
  • Bus: Regular bus services are available from Penang Airport to George Town and other parts of the island.
  • Car Rentals: This airport provides services from several car rental companies, and passengers can choose to rent a car and drive around Penang.

Kuala Lumpur Arrival Guide

  • Visa & Entry Requirements: International visitors may need a visa; passports should be valid for at least six months.
  • Kuala Lumpur eSIM: To ensure seamless calling in Kuala Lumpur, we recommend purchasing a Kuala Lumpur eSIM.
  • Popular Apps: Grab (ride-hailing/food delivery), Google Maps (Maps), Trip.com/AirAsia (flight bookings), Foodpanda (takeout)

Kuala Lumpur has two main airports:

  • Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL): Located in Sepang, Selangor, about 45 km from the heart of Kuala Lumpur, this airport primarily serves full-service airlines.
  • Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB): Located near Shah Alam, the capital of Selangor, this airport is about 30 km from Kuala Lumpur's city center. It primarily serves as a hub for low-cost air travel between cities in Malaysia and other neighboring countries.

The best places to stay in Kuala Lumpur:

  • Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC): With iconic attractions like the Petronas Twin Towers, KL Tower, and Pavilion Kuala Lumpur are all right here for you to explore the moment you step out.
  • Bukit Bintang: One of the most vibrant entertainment districts in Kuala Lumpur, it's home to a variety of bars, nightclubs, theaters, and shopping malls, such as Bukit Bintang Walking Street and Times Square, offering a rich and colorful nightlife.
  • Ampang: With its convenient transport links, it’s incredibly easy to reach the city’s top international schools, premier shopping malls, medical centers, and more.

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