Penang to Bangkok (PEN–BKK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
PEN–BKK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Thai Airways leads the route. The flight covers 580 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TG Thai Airways Also: MH, OS, TK | 7 | 320 | 1h50 | – | Star Alliance | MH, OS, TK |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Bangkok from Penang
| Metric | PEN→BKK | HDY→BKK | NAW→BKK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PEN | – | 113 mi | 132 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 28 | 87 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 50m | 1h 2m | 1h 30m |
Travel Essentials
PEN: +08 · BKK: +07
When it's 6:00 PM in Penang, it's 5:00 PM in Bangkok.
Malaysian passport holders enter Thailand visa-free for up to 60 days by air or 30 days by land. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. A single 30-day extension can be obtained at any Thai immigration office for THB 1,900. The Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) must be completed online before departure.
Airport Rail Link runs to Phaya Thai in 30 minutes (฿45). Runs 6am to midnight. Connect to BTS Skytrain at Phaya Thai for onward travel to Sukhumvit, Silom, or Siam.Taxis from the arrivals level are metered; add the ฿50 airport surcharge and expressway tolls to the meter reading. Total to central Bangkok typically ฿300–450. Grab is reliable and avoids negotiation. Limousine services (฿800–1,500) are available from the arrival hall. Buses are cheap but slow given Bangkok's traffic.
Tropical monsoon climate. Hot season (March–May) reaches 38–40°C with high humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily heavy rains and occasional flooding. Thunderstorms cause flight delays regularly. Suvarnabhumi sits in a flood-prone area east of Bangkok. The 2011 floods came close to the airport perimeter.
Cool season (November–February) is the most comfortable for travel (25–32°C) with lower humidity and good flying weather. Haze from agricultural burning occasionally reduces visibility in March–April.
PEN–BKK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PEN to BKK
Penang International Airport (PEN) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) are connected by nonstop service from Thai Airways. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PEN to BKK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PEN to BKK is about 1 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 580 miles (934 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phuket, Kuala Lumpur and Yangon. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hat Yai (HDY) and (NAW).