Flying from Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah Airport (SZB) to Penang Airport (PEN): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah Airport to Penang Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 5 minutes.
George Town's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Kuala Lumpur.
Every week, there are 52 Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah Airport to Penang Airport flights. If you want to take off as soon as possible, jump on the 06:40 Firefly flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 22:10 with Firefly.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your SZB to PEN flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as May. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Firefly is your ticket to exploring George Town (and perhaps some other great corners of Malaysia!). Browse the direct flights from Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah Airport to Penang Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Firefly.
Firefly is the most punctual carrier that operates SZB to PEN flights, with 78.57% of its services landing on time.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah Airport to Penang Airport. These are the top stopovers between SZB and PEN:
Senai International Airport
Langkawi Airport
Kota Bharu Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah Airport (SZB) to Penang Airport (PEN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah Airport to Penang Airport flight is R 376. A return ticket is currently R 768. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SZB to PEN if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird discounts.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah Airport to Penang Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Landing cheap flights from SZB to PEN is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah Airport to Penang Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah Airport (SZB)
72% of flights leaving from Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to SZB? If you're catching an early flight from Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah Airport to Penang Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Penang Airport (PEN)
Book a hotel near PEN if you have a late Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah Airport to Penang Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Penang Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from ASIA CAR, Paradise or Hawk and explore beyond George Town's main sights.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Penang Airport about four weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Penang Airport (PEN)
April is the busiest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah Airport to Penang Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to George Town in March.
When reserving your flight from Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah Airport to Penang Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in George Town, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SZB to PEN in January. Temperatures average between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) then.
Explore more of Malaysia
George Town is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Malaysia just waiting to be discovered. About 225 kilometres east of George Town, a trip to Kota Bharu will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Istana Negeri Kelantan, Museum Of Islamic Culture and Siti Khadijah Market.
Around 290 kilometres south-east of George Town, Kuala Lumpur is another essential stop in Malaysia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Petronas Twin Towers, Sky Terrace KL Tower and Warisan Merdeka Tower.
