Penang to Bangkok (PEN–BKK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PEN–BKK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Thai Airways leads the route. The flight covers 580 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TG Thai Airways | 7 | 320 | 1h45 | – | Star Alliance | – |
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 | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | 63 | 7 |
| Flight time | 1h 45m | 1h 30m | 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 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
PEN to BKK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PEN to BKK ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 580 miles (934 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via KUL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hat Yai (HDY) and (NAW).