Travelling from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Penang International Airport (PEN): what you need to know
George Town is one hour behind Osaka and is in the UTC+8 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your KIX to PEN flight.
Flying during a peak time such as June? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kansai International Airport to Penang International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between KIX and PEN:
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Penang International Airport (PEN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Kansai International Airport to Penang International Airport flight is 121 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 252 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from KIX to PEN if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Kansai International Airport to Penang International Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from KIX to PEN by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Kansai International Airport to Penang International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Kansai International Airport (KIX)
You'll find KIX at 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
Of all flights departing from Kansai International Airport, 67.95% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Kansai International Airport from central Osaka, it'll take about 45 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching an early flight from Kansai International Airport to Penang International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to KIX:
Arriving at Penang International Airport (PEN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Kansai International Airport to Penang International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near PEN instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Penang International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from ASIA CAR, Paradise or Hawk and experience the lesser-explored corners of George Town and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Penang International Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Penang International Airport (PEN) to central George Town
Penang International Airport to central George Town has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
When to fly to Penang International Airport (PEN)
August is the busiest month for flights from Kansai International Airport to Penang International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to George Town in February.
The warmest month in George Town is March, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Kansai International Airport to Penang International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from KIX to PEN in January. Temperatures average between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) then.
Explore more of Malaysia
George Town is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Malaysia waiting to be explored. About 225 kilometres east of George Town, a trip to Kota Bharu will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan.
Around 290 kilometres south-east of George Town, Kuala Lumpur is another favourite stop in Malaysia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Petronas Twin Towers, KL Tower Mini Zoo and KLCC Park.