Bangkok to Penang (DMK–PEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DMK–PEN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Thai AirAsia leads the route. The flight covers 596 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FD Thai AirAsia | 14 | 320 | 1h45-1h50 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
DMK: +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.
DMK–PEN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DMK to PEN
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) and Penang International Airport (PEN) are connected by nonstop service from Thai AirAsia. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
DMK to PEN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DMK to PEN ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes to 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 596 miles (959 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via MAA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.