Phuket to Penang (HKT–PEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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HKT–PEN is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, Iberia and Qatar Airways lead the route. The flight covers 237 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines | 7 | – | – | – | Oneworld | – |
| IB Iberia | 7 | – | – | – | Oneworld | – |
| QR Qatar Airways Also: B6, BA | 7 | – | – | – | Oneworld | B6, BA |
| AK AirAsia | 4 | 320 | 1h05 | – | – | – |
| FY Northwest Regional Airlines Also: MH | 4 | 738 | 1h | – | – | MH |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Penang from Phuket
| Metric | HKT→PEN | LGK→PEN |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from HKT | – | 157 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 12 | 48 |
| Flight time | 1h | 0h 35m |
Travel Essentials
HKT: +07 · PEN: +08
When it's 6:00 PM in Phuket, 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.
HKT–PEN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HKT to PEN
Phuket International Airport (HKT) and Penang International Airport (PEN) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, Iberia, Qatar Airways, AirAsia and Northwest Regional Airlines. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
HKT to PEN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HKT to PEN is about 1 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 237 miles (381 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kuala Lumpur, Suvarnabhumi and Singapore Changi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Langkawi (LGK).