Phuket to Penang (HKT–PEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
HKT–PEN is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 237 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 11 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines | 7 | 77W | 1h05 | – | Oneworld | – |
| B6 JetBlue | 7 | 77W | 1h05 | – | – | – |
| BA British Airways | 7 | 77W | 1h05 | – | Oneworld | – |
| QR Qatar Airways | 7 | 77W | 1h05 | – | Oneworld | – |
| AK AirAsia | 4 | 32A | 1h05 | – | – | – |
| FY Firefly | 4 | 738 | 1h | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Penang from Phuket
| Metric | HKT→PEN | LGK→PEN |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from HKT | – | 157 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 36 | 42 |
| 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 AirAsia, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, British Airways, Firefly and Qatar Airways. With 36 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
HKT to PEN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HKT to PEN ranges from 1 hours 0 minutes to 1 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 237 miles (381 km). There are approximately 36 weekly flights outbound and 38 return, totaling 74 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
11 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via KWE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Langkawi (LGK).