Penang to Kota Baharu (PEN–KBR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FY2446
FY Firefly
AT7
8:55 AM
+08
9:55 AM
+08
1h
M T W T F S S
Prices
FY2447
FY Firefly
AT7
8:20 PM
+08
9:20 PM
+08
1h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Penang to Kota Baharu
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 151 mi 1h nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

PEN–KBR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Firefly leads the route. The flight covers 151 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PEN–KBR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FY Firefly 7 AT7 1h
Aircraft on this route
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – FY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FY (7 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 KBR direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PEN to KBR.
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One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
36
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 Kota Baharu from Penang

Nearby airports with service to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport.
Metric PEN→KBR SZB→KBR
Distance from PEN 173 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7 21
Flight time 1h 1h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of PEN with service to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Kota Baharu is 0 hours the same as Penang.
PEN: +08 · KBR: +08

When it's 6:00 PM in Penang, it's 6:00 PM in Kota Baharu.
Distance & Flight Time
151 mi / 243 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 0m.

PEN–KBR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Penang to Kota Baharu route.
Route details
Distance151 mi / 243 km
Flight time1h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: PEN
IATA / ICAOPEN / WMKP
TimezoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur
Passengers/yr7.6M
Elevation11 ft / 3 m
Destination: KBR
IATA / ICAOKBR / WMKC
TimezoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation16 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PEN to KBR flights.
Nonstop flights from Penang International Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport take approximately 1h. The route covers 151 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Firefly.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from PEN to KBR. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KUL, JHB and SZB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from KBR to PEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SZB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 KBR

Penang International Airport (PEN) and Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) are connected by nonstop service from Firefly. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PEN to KBR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PEN to KBR ranges from 1 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 151 miles (243 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via KUL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Subang (SZB).