Penang to Phuket (PEN–HKT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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237 mi airlines charter/private 12/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
MH5454cs
MH Malaysia
738
1:50 PM
+08
1:55 PM
+07
1h 5m
81%
M T W T F S S
Prices
FY3600+1
FY Northwest Regional Airlines
738
1:50 PM
+08
1:55 PM
+07
1h 5m
85%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AK1820
AK AirAsia
320
2:10 PM
+08
2:15 PM
+07
1h 5m
88%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MH5455cs
MH Malaysia
738
2:35 PM
+07 TI
4:35 PM
+08
1h
87%
M T W T F S S
Prices
FY3601+1
FY Northwest Regional Airlines
738
2:35 PM
+07 TI
4:35 PM
+08
1h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AK1821
AK AirAsia
320
2:55 PM
+07 TD
5:00 PM
+08
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
KUL Sepang 3h 20m 6E8MAK 6EAKAY Sepang (KUL) to Phuket flights
SIN Singapore 4h 35m AIAKBR LXNZPG Singapore (SIN) to Phuket flights
DMK Bangkok 4h 43m FD FDSL Bangkok (DMK) to Phuket flights
BKK Bangkok 4h 45m MHOSTG AYBABR Bangkok (BKK) to Phuket flights
HKG Hong Kong 10h 20m AYCXMH AYCXQR Hong Kong (HKG) to Phuket flights
SGN Ho Chi Minh City 11h 45m AKCICX VJW2 Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Phuket flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 12h 40m 3UCZ 3UCACZ Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Phuket flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 14h 33m 9CFMHO 9CFM Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Phuket flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 14h 41m CZMH CZ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Phuket flights
DXB Dubai 15h 10m FZ ACBTDE Dubai (DXB) to Phuket flights
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Penang to Phuket
4 carriers, 12 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 237 mi 1h 5m nonstop -1h behind

PEN–HKT is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. JetBlue, Qatar Airways and AirAsia lead the route. The flight covers 237 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PEN–HKT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
B6 JetBlue 7
QR Qatar Airways Also: AS, BA 7 Oneworld AS, BA
AK AirAsia 4 320 1h05
FY Northwest Regional Airlines Also: MH 4 738 1h05 MH
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AK
738 Boeing 737-800 – FY, MH
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AK + B6 + FY (15 flights/wk, 68%)
Oneworld: QR (7 flights/wk, 32%)
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 HKT direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PEN to HKT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
480
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.

Other ways to reach Phuket from Penang

Nearby airports with service to Phuket International Airport.
Metric PEN→HKT HDY→HKT
Distance from PEN 113 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 4
Weekly flights 12 28
Flight time 1h 5m 0h 55m
Airports within 200 miles of PEN with service to Phuket International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Phuket is 1 hour behind Penang.
PEN: +08 · HKT: +07

When it's 6:00 PM in Penang, it's 5:00 PM in Phuket.
Distance & Flight Time
237 mi / 381 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 5m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

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.

PEN–HKT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Penang to Phuket route.
Route details
Distance237 mi / 381 km
Flight time1h 5m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights12 out / 12 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PEN
IATA / ICAOPEN / WMKP
TimezoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur
Passengers/yr7.6M
Elevation11 ft / 3 m
Destination: HKT
IATA / ICAOHKT / VTSP
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Passengers/yr17.2M
Elevation82 ft / 25 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PEN to HKT flights.
Nonstop flights from Penang International Airport to Phuket International Airport take about 1h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 237 miles.
4 airlines operate flights from PEN to HKT: JetBlue, Qatar Airways, AirAsia and Northwest Regional Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Kuala Lumpur, Singapore Changi and Don Mueang.
Phuket is 1 hour behind Penang.
Yes, return flights from HKT to PEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HDY. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PEN to HKT

Penang International Airport (PEN) and Phuket International Airport (HKT) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue, Qatar Airways, AirAsia and Northwest Regional Airlines. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PEN to HKT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PEN to HKT is about 1 hours 5 minutes 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, Singapore Changi and Don Mueang. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hat Yai (HDY).