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Flight deals from Penang to Kota Bharu

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Penang Airport to Kota Bharu Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $84. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Kota Bharu.$69 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Aug, returning Tue, 4 Aug.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Penang on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Kota Bharu.Inbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Kota Bharu on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Penang.Price includes taxes and charges.From $69, select.
Kota Bharu.$69 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Jul, returning Sat, 25 Jul.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Penang on Tue, 21 Jul, arriving in Kota Bharu.Inbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Kota Bharu on Sat, 25 Jul, arriving in Penang.Price includes taxes and charges.From $69, select.
Kota Bharu.$78 per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Oct, returning Sun, 11 Oct.Return flight with Firefly and Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Firefly, departs from Penang on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in Kota Bharu.Inbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Kota Bharu on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in Penang.Price includes taxes and charges.From $78, select.
Kota Bharu.$79 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Jun, returning Mon, 29 Jun.Return flight with Firefly and Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Firefly, departs from Penang on Fri, 26 Jun, arriving in Kota Bharu.Inbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Kota Bharu on Mon, 29 Jun, arriving in Penang.Price includes taxes and charges.From $79, select.
Kota Bharu.$81 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep, returning Thu, 10 Sep.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines and Firefly.Outbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Penang on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Kota Bharu.Inbound indirect flight with Firefly, departs from Kota Bharu on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Penang.Price includes taxes and charges.From $81, select.
Kota Bharu.$84 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 May, returning Sat, 16 May.Return flight with Firefly.Outbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Penang on Thu, 14 May, arriving in Kota Bharu.Inbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Kota Bharu on Sat, 16 May, arriving in Penang.Price includes taxes and charges.From $84, select.
Kota Bharu.$85 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Jun, returning Sat, 13 Jun.Return flight with Firefly.Outbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Penang on Fri, 12 Jun, arriving in Kota Bharu.Inbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Kota Bharu on Sat, 13 Jun, arriving in Penang.Price includes taxes and charges.From $85, select.
Kota Bharu.$86 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with Firefly.Outbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Penang on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Kota Bharu.Inbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Kota Bharu on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Penang.Price includes taxes and charges.From $86, select.
Kota Bharu.$86 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Nov, returning Sat, 7 Nov.Return flight with Firefly.Outbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Penang on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Kota Bharu.Inbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Kota Bharu on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Penang.Price includes taxes and charges.From $86, select.
Kota Bharu.$87 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with Firefly.Outbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Penang on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Kota Bharu.Inbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Kota Bharu on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Penang.Price includes taxes and charges.From $87, select.
Kota Bharu.$87 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep, returning Thu, 10 Sep.Return flight with Firefly.Outbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Penang on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Kota Bharu.Inbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Kota Bharu on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Penang.Price includes taxes and charges.From $87, select.
Kota Bharu.$93 per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Jun, returning Sun, 5 Jul.Return flight with Firefly.Outbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Penang on Mon, 29 Jun, arriving in Kota Bharu.Inbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Kota Bharu on Sun, 5 Jul, arriving in Penang.Price includes taxes and charges.From $93, select.
Kota Bharu.$93 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with Firefly.Outbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Penang on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Kota Bharu.Inbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Kota Bharu on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Penang.Price includes taxes and charges.From $93, select.
Kota Bharu.$93 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 May, returning Mon, 8 Jun.Return flight with Firefly.Outbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Penang on Wed, 20 May, arriving in Kota Bharu.Inbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Kota Bharu on Mon, 8 Jun, arriving in Penang.Price includes taxes and charges.From $93, select.
Kota Bharu.$93 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Jul, returning Wed, 15 Jul.Return flight with Firefly.Outbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Penang on Tue, 14 Jul, arriving in Kota Bharu.Inbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Kota Bharu on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in Penang.Price includes taxes and charges.From $93, select.
Kota Bharu.$93 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with Firefly.Outbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Penang on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Kota Bharu.Inbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Kota Bharu on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Penang.Price includes taxes and charges.From $93, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Penang to Kota Bharu

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Penang to Kota Bharu flights are currently cheapest in July.
Apr
from $118
May
from $84
Jun
from $79
Jul
from $69
Aug
from $69
Sep
from $81
Oct
from $78
Nov
from $86
Dec
from $106
Jan
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Feb
from $95
Mar
from $116

Direct flights from Penang to Kota Bharu

Penang to Kota Bharu: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Penang to Kota Bharu below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Kota Bharu.

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George Town to Kota Bharu: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$33
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time1 hr
Most popular airlineFirefly
Average flights per week15

Finding cheap flights from Penang to Kota Bharu: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Penang to Kota Bharu is $69. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour is the average flight time from Penang to Kota Bharu.
Firefly and Malaysia Airlines fly direct from Penang to Kota Bharu.
As of April 2026, there are 15 flights per week flying from Penang to Kota Bharu.
The cheapest month to fly from Penang to Kota Bharu is usually July.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Penang Airport to Kota Bharu Airport on Tuesday, 21 July 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Kota Bharu but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kota Bharu is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Malaysia Airlines and Firefly offer the cheapest flight tickets to Kota Bharu.

Flying from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR): what you need to know

  • Around 1 hour is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Penang International Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport.

  • Every week, there are ten Penang International Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport flights. If you want to take off as soon as possible, pick the 08:40 Firefly flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 08:45 with Firefly.

  • To ensure you get on your PEN to KBR flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • Flying during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Flying into Kota Bharu (and then seeing more of Malaysia!) is a breeze with Firefly. This popular carrier has direct flights from Penang International Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport.

  • Firefly tops the list for bookings on this route.

  • If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Penang International Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between PEN and KBR:

    • Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    • Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport

    • Kuching International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR)

  • $33 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Penang International Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport flight. Return flights start at $69. These prices can change based on demand.

  • Score cheap tickets from PEN to KBR by booking nine months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.

  • Organise your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Penang International Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.

  • Picking up cheap flights from PEN to KBR is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new deal comes up.

  • Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Penang International Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport.

Handy information about Penang International Airport (PEN)

  • Of all flights departing from Penang International Airport, 69.54% land on schedule at their destination.

  • To get to Penang International Airport from central George Town, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Need a handy hotel close to PEN? If you're boarding an early flight from Penang International Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:

Arriving at Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR)

  • If you have a late Penang International Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near KBR:

  • Pick up a Sultan Ismail Petra Airport rental car and explore Kota Bharu and beyond with your own wheels. Agtran, Hertz and WAHDAH are popular outlets you can book with here.

  • Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport around one week ahead of your trip.

Getting from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) to central Kota Bharu

  • Sultan Ismail Petra Airport to the centre of Kota Bharu has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.

When to fly to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR)

  • It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Penang International Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Kota Bharu. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.

  • Before locking in your flight from Penang International Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport, consider the type of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Kota Bharu, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC to 32ºC.

  • February sees average temperatures of between 23ºC and 29ºC. Search for cheap tickets from PEN to KBR around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Malaysia

  • Kota Bharu has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Malaysia waiting to be explored. About 338 kilometres south of Kota Bharu, a visit to Kuala Lumpur will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Petronas Twin Towers, KL Tower Mini Zoo and KLCC Park.

  • Another major destination in Malaysia, Kampung Baru Subang is around 338 kilometres south of Kota Bharu. Make time for highlights including Simflightkl.

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