Kota Kinabalu to Penang (BKI–PEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AK5321
AK AirAsia
320
10:25 AM
+08 T1
1:05 PM
+08
2h 40m
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AK5325
AK AirAsia
320
9:15 PM
+08 T1
11:55 PM
+08
2h 40m
78%
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AK5320
AK AirAsia
320
7:05 AM
+08
9:55 AM
+08
2h 50m
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AK5322
AK AirAsia
32A
3:10 PM
+08
6:00 PM
+08
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AK5324
AK AirAsia
320
6:00 PM
+08
8:50 PM
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
KCH Kuching 4h 15m AK → AK Kuching (KCH) to Penang flights
KUL Sepang 4h 25m 6E8MAK → 6E8MAK Sepang (KUL) to Penang flights
JHB Johor Bahru 4h 25m AK → AK Johor Bahru (JHB) to Penang flights
SZB Subang 4h 35m OD → FYMHOD Subang (SZB) to Penang flights
SIN Singapore 4h 35m SQTR → ACAIAK Singapore (SIN) to Penang flights
HKG Hong Kong 9h 26m AKCXMH → AYCXMH Hong Kong (HKG) to Penang flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 11h 30m 9CAKFM → FMHOMU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Penang flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 15h 59m AKCZ → CZMH Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Penang flights
CGK Jakarta 16h QZ → 8BAKCX Jakarta (CGK) to Penang flights
CKG Chongqing 24h CZOQ → OQ Chongqing (CKG) to Penang flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Kota Kinabalu to Penang
1 carrier, 10 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,086 mi 2h 40m nonstop

BKI–PEN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. AirAsia leads the route. The flight covers 1,086 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Penang (PEN) Penang to Kota Kinabalu flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BKI–PEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AK AirAsia 10 320 2h40 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AK (10 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BKI to PEN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BKI to PEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
KCH ~4h 15m KUL ~4h 25m JHB ~4h 25m SZB ~4h 35m SIN ~4h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
292
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Penang is 0 hours the same as Kota Kinabalu.
BKI: +08 · PEN: +08

When it's 6:00 PM in Kota Kinabalu, it's 6:00 PM in Penang.
Distance & Flight Time
1,086 mi / 1,747 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m gate to gate.
Facts

BKI–PEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kota Kinabalu to Penang route.
Route details
Distance1,086 mi / 1,747 km
Flight time2h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights10 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BKI
Full nameKota Kinabalu International Airport
IATA / ICAOBKI / WBKK
TimezoneAsia/Kuching
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
Destination: PEN
Full namePenang International Airport
IATA / ICAOPEN / WMKP
TimezoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur
Passengers/yr7.6M
Elevation11 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BKI to PEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Penang International Airport take about 2h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 1,086 miles.
1 airline operates flights from BKI to PEN: AirAsia.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Kuching, Kuala Lumpur and Senai.
Yes, return flights from PEN to BKI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BKI to PEN

Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Penang International Airport (PEN) are connected by nonstop service from AirAsia. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BKI to PEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BKI to PEN is about 2 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,086 miles (1,747 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kuching, Kuala Lumpur and Senai. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.