Penang to Banda Aceh (PEN–BTJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
FY3224
FY Firefly
AT7
11:45 AM
+08
12:25 PM
WIB
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FY3225
FY Firefly
AT7
12:55 PM
WIB
3:35 PM
+08
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Penang to Banda Aceh
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 334 mi 1h 40m nonstop -1h behind 2 1-stop hubs

PEN–BTJ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Firefly leads the route. The flight covers 334 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PEN–BTJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FY Firefly 4 AT7 1h40
Aircraft on this route
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – FY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FY (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PEN to BTJ direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PEN to BTJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
38
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Banda Aceh is 1 hour behind Penang.
PEN: +08 · BTJ: WIB

When it's 6:00 PM in Penang, it's 5:00 PM in Banda Aceh.
Distance & Flight Time
334 mi / 538 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m.
Visa & Entry

Malaysian passport holders enter Indonesia visa-free for up to 30 days. This applies to tourism and family visits only. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. The visa-free stay cannot be extended. For longer visits, a Visa on Arrival (VOA) can be purchased at the airport instead, which allows a 30-day extension.

PEN–BTJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Penang to Banda Aceh route.
Route details
Distance334 mi / 538 km
Flight time1h 40m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: PEN
IATA / ICAOPEN / WMKP
TimezoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur
Passengers/yr7.6M
Elevation11 ft / 3 m
Destination: BTJ
IATA / ICAOBTJ / WITT
TimezoneAsia/Pontianak
Elevation65 ft / 20 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PEN to BTJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Penang International Airport to Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport take approximately 1h 40m. The route covers 334 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Firefly.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from PEN to BTJ. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CGK and KUL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Banda Aceh is 1 hour behind Penang.
Yes, return flights from BTJ to PEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PEN to BTJ

Penang International Airport (PEN) and Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport (BTJ) are connected by nonstop service from Firefly. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PEN to BTJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PEN to BTJ ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 334 miles (538 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via CGK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.