Bangkok to Penang (BKK–PEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BKK–PEN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Thai Airways leads the route. The flight covers 580 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TG Thai Airways Also: MH, OS | 7 | 320 | 1h50 | – | Star Alliance | MH, OS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Penang from Bangkok
| Metric | BKK→PEN | DMK→PEN |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from BKK | – | 19 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 21 | 14 |
| Flight time | 1h 50m | 1h 45m |
Travel Essentials
BKK: +07 · PEN: +08
When it's 6:00 PM in Bangkok, it's 7:00 PM in Penang.
Thai passport holders enter Malaysia visa-free for up to 30 days under the ASEAN bilateral agreement. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. You can enter by air or at any of the many Thai-Malaysian land border crossings. The busiest overland points are Sadao-Bukit Kayu Hitam (Songkhla to Kedah) and Padang Besar rail crossing.
At Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), immigration is fast with autogate lanes for frequent visitors. A return or onward ticket is technically required but rarely checked for Thai nationals. For stays beyond 30 days, exit and re-enter (the 30-day clock resets on each entry), though repeated border runs may attract scrutiny. Malaysia also offers the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) through the MyTravelPass portal, which replaces the old paper arrival card.
Direct flights from Bangkok (BKK or DMK) to Kuala Lumpur run about 2 hours 15 minutes on AirAsia, Thai AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, and Thai Airways. Penang, Langkawi, and Kota Kinabalu also have direct connections from Bangkok. Malaysia uses the Malaysian ringgit (MYR), trading at roughly 0.13 MYR per THB 1 (or about 7.5 THB per MYR 1). Touch 'n Go cards work on KL's MRT, LRT, monorail, and buses, plus highway tolls. KL is one of the cheapest capital cities in Southeast Asia for food: street food runs MYR 5 to MYR 15 (THB 37 to THB 112) per dish.
Airport Rail Link (ARL) runs from Phaya Thai station to Suvarnabhumi in 30 minutes (฿45 City Line; ฿90–130 Express, though Express service is often suspended). Trains run 6am to midnight. Transfer at Makkasan for MRT or Phaya Thai for BTS Skytrain.Metered taxis cost ฿250–400 from central Bangkok plus expressway tolls (฿50–75); expect 40–90 minutes depending on traffic. Avoid non-metered taxis; insist on the meter. Ride-share apps (Grab) are widely used and typically cost ฿200–350.
BKK–PEN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BKK to PEN
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Penang International Airport (PEN) are connected by nonstop service from Thai Airways. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
BKK to PEN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BKK to PEN ranges from 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 580 miles (934 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via CKG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bangkok (DMK).