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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Phuket Airport to Penang Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $139. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
George Town.$81 per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Oct.One-way flight with Firefly.Outbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Phuket on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in Penang.Price includes taxes and charges.From $81, select.
George Town.$81 per passenger.Departing Sun, 12 Jul.One-way flight with Firefly.Outbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Phuket on Sun, 12 Jul, arriving in Penang.Price includes taxes and charges.From $81, select.
George Town.$83 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov.One-way flight with Firefly.Outbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Phuket on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Penang.Price includes taxes and charges.From $83, select.
George Town.$83 per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 Aug.One-way flight with Firefly.Outbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Phuket on Fri, 7 Aug, arriving in Penang.Price includes taxes and charges.From $83, select.
George Town.$84 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Feb.One-way flight with Firefly.Outbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Phuket on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in Penang.Price includes taxes and charges.From $84, select.
George Town.$84 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Sep.One-way flight with Firefly.Outbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Phuket on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Penang.Price includes taxes and charges.From $84, select.
George Town.$84 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Mar.One-way flight with Firefly.Outbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Phuket on Mon, 15 Mar, arriving in Penang.Price includes taxes and charges.From $84, select.
George Town.$84 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 Jan.One-way flight with Firefly.Outbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Phuket on Wed, 6 Jan, arriving in Penang.Price includes taxes and charges.From $84, select.
George Town.$86 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Apr.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Phuket on Mon, 5 Apr, arriving in Penang.Price includes taxes and charges.From $86, select.
George Town.$90 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Jun.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Phuket on Sun, 28 Jun, arriving in Penang.Price includes taxes and charges.From $90, select.
George Town.$98 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Dec.One-way flight with Firefly.Outbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Phuket on Fri, 25 Dec, arriving in Penang.Price includes taxes and charges.From $98, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Phuket to Penang

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Phuket to Penang flights are currently cheapest in July.
Jun
from $90
Jul
from $81
Aug
from $83
Sep
from $84
Oct
from $81
Nov
from $83
Dec
from $98
Jan
from $84
Feb
from $84
Mar
from $84
Apr
from $86
May
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Direct flights from Phuket to Penang

Phuket to Penang: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Phuket to George Town below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Penang.

Penang

15km from central George Town
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Phuket to George Town: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$81
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time1 hr, 5 mins
Most popular airlineMalaysia Airlines
Average flights per week44

Finding cheap flights from Phuket to Penang: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Phuket to Penang is $134. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 5 minutes is the average flight time from Phuket to Penang.
Malaysia Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways fly direct from Phuket to Penang.
As of June 2026, there are 44 flights per week flying from Phuket to Penang.
The cheapest month to fly from Phuket to Penang is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Phuket Airport to Penang Airport on Friday, 2 October 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 5 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Penang but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to George Town is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Firefly offers the cheapest flight tickets to Penang.

Travelling from Phuket Airport (HKT) to Penang Airport (PEN): what you need to know

  • Around 1 hour 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Phuket Airport to Penang Airport.

  • George Town is one hour ahead of Phuket and follows the UTC+8 timezone.

  • Every week, there are nine Phuket Airport to Penang Airport flights.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to board your HKT to PEN flight.

  • Flying during a peak time like January? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Phuket Airport to Penang Airport, so jetting off to George Town (and then visiting more of Malaysia!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:

  • Firefly is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.

  • Qatar Airways is the most punctual carrier that offers HKT to PEN flights. An impressive 94.12% of its departures on this route arrive on time.

  • If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Phuket Airport to Penang Airport. These are the top stopovers between HKT and PEN:

    • Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    • Singapore Changi Airport

    • Don Mueang Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Phuket Airport (HKT) to Penang Airport (PEN)

  • Right now, $81 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Phuket Airport to Penang Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $134. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.

  • It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from HKT to PEN. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.

  • Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Phuket Airport to Penang Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from HKT to PEN.

  • Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Phuket Airport to Penang Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Phuket Airport (HKT)

  • 73% of flights leaving from Phuket Airport land at their destination on schedule.

  • Central Phuket to Phuket Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.

  • You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 20 minutes when using public transport.

  • Catching an early flight from Phuket Airport to Penang Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near HKT:

Arriving at Penang Airport (PEN)

  • If you're landing on a late Phuket Airport to Penang Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near PEN:

  • Grab a Penang Airport rental car and discover George Town and beyond with your own set of wheels. ASIA CAR, Paradise and Hawk are popular outlets you can book with here.

  • Booking your ride from Penang Airport around four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.

When to fly to Penang Airport (PEN)

  • April is the busiest month for flights from Phuket Airport to Penang Airport. For smaller crowds, go to George Town in March.

  • The warmest month in George Town is March, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Phuket Airport to Penang Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • January has average temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HKT to PEN around that time if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of Malaysia

  • George Town has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Malaysia waiting to be explored. Around 225 kilometres east of George Town, a visit to Kota Bharu will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Istana Negeri Kelantan, Museum Of Islamic Culture and Siti Khadijah Market.

  • Kuala Lumpur is another must-experience destination in Malaysia and is around 290 kilometres south-east of George Town. No journey is complete without visiting Petronas Twin Towers, Sky Terrace KL Tower and Warisan Merdeka Tower.

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