Malaysia Β· 174 miles (280 km)

Penang (PEN) to Kuala Lumpur (SZB) flights

2 airlines fly nonstop from Penang (PEN) to Kuala Lumpur (SZB): Batik Air Malaysia and Firefly. The two airports are 174 miles (280 km) apart. There are also 4 ways to fly it with one stop, through Langkawi, Kota Bharu and Johor Bharu and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from PEN to SZB

  • Batik Air Malaysia logo
    Batik Air MalaysiaNot in an alliance
  • Firefly logo
    FireflyNot in an alliance

PEN to SZB with one stop

4 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Langkawi (LGK)Firefly the whole way
    AirAsia logo
    Firefly logo
    Firefly logo
    Batik Air Malaysia logo
  • Via Kota Bharu (KBR)Firefly the whole way
    Firefly logo
    Firefly logo
    Batik Air Malaysia logo
  • Via Johor Bharu (JHB)AirAsia, then Firefly and Batik Air Malaysia
    AirAsia logo
    Firefly logo
    Batik Air Malaysia logo
  • Via Singapore (SIN)Scoot the whole way
    AirAsia logo
    Scoot logo
    Singapore Airlines logo
    Scoot logo
    Batik Air Malaysia logo

PEN to SZB: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from PEN to SZB?

Batik Air Malaysia and Firefly fly nonstop from Penang (PEN) to Kuala Lumpur (SZB).

How far is Penang from Kuala Lumpur by plane?

Penang (PEN) and Kuala Lumpur (SZB) are 174 miles (280 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

How many miles does PEN to SZB cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for PEN to SZB with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Penang and Kuala Lumpur?

The most direct connections are through Langkawi (LGK), Kota Bharu (KBR), Johor Bharu (JHB) and Singapore (SIN). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Firefly through Langkawi.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.