Kuala Lumpur to Penang flights

Direct and connecting flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Penang International Airport (PEN) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.

Route FAQ

How long does the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Penang take?

Flight time from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Penang (PEN) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.

Which airlines fly from Kuala Lumpur to Penang?

Airline availability for KUL to PEN changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.

Are there direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Penang?

Direct (nonstop) availability on KUL to PEN varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.

ROUTE SAFETY BRIEF
82ROUTE AVG

No fatal or serious occurrence involving any operator on this pair in the last 90 days.

  • Malaysia Airlines82
  • AirAsiaNo data
  • AirAsia XNo data
  • Malindo AirNo data
How these scores are made →
OPERATORS ON THIS ROUTELast 90 days · top 4
CarrierSightings / 90dSafety events
Malaysia Airlines2 sightingsNo recorded events
AirAsia2 sightingsNo recorded events
AirAsia X1 sightingNo recorded events
Malindo Air1 sightingNo recorded events

Planning KULPEN

KUL to PEN is a short-haul route of 325 km (202 mi). See the return PENKUL route.

Alternative airports near Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur (SZB)46 km, Malacca (MKZ)81 km.

Alternative airports near Penang: Butterworth (BWH)23 km, Alor Setar (AOR)100 km.

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