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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Johor Bahru to Penang:

• Earliest: departs at 07:55 and lands at 09:08
• Latest: departs at 20:45 and lands at 21:58.

The flight takes about 1h 13m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Johor Bahru to Penang.

A direct flight from Johor Bahru to Penang takes 1h 13m, covering 891 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Johor Bahru to Penang range from S$ 129 to S$ 187, with an average of S$ 153 over the past 12 months. Anything below S$ 129 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 10% above the S$ 153 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average S$ 134 return via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL), compared with S$ 155 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge S$ 8–S$ 128 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by AirAsia and Thai AirAsia. Other aircraft seen on the route include ATR 72-201 / 202 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Johor Bahru to Penang flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 40%, Afternoon flights for 20%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Johor Bahru to Penang are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about S$ 88, which is 9% above the typical average for this route.

Penang Intl Airport (PEN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around S$ 49 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Paradise
• GREEN MOTION
• keddy by Europcar
• Galaxy Asia Car Rental
• Xdrive Mobility

Flights from Johor Bahru to Penang usually depart from Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl (JHB) and arrive at Penang Intl (PEN).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Johor Bahru to Penang route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 44m.

Connecting flights from Johor Bahru to Penang most commonly pass through:

• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 98% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB) – 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Johor Bahru to Penang. Monday is the cheapest departure day at S$ 138 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at S$ 160, a difference of S$ 22.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only AirAsia operates flights between Johor Bahru and Penang.

Flying via Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 06m, compared to 6h 45m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• AirAsia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Firefly: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.