Flights from Penang Airport PEN to Johor Bahru Airport JHB
If it is your first time travelling to Sultan Ismail International then check out the airliners Malaysia Airlines, Firefly and AirAsia. These airliners all offer direct flights that depart from Penang International, so you will find flying to Sultan Ismail International is quite easy. The official airport code for Penang International is PEN and for Sultan Ismail International it is JHB.
The cost of flights varies on the time and day you fly. If you know the dates you wish to travel then book you flights as soon as you can. The earlier you book your lights the cheaper they will be. You can get saving of up to 50% of you book 2 or 3 months in advance! We recommend our viewers to pay and reserve the seats in advance. This ensures you get the best seats on the plane at the cheapest prices.
If you plan on flying to Sultan Ismail International Airport (JHB) from Penang International Airport (PEN) you can pre-arrange your long or short term parking at Penang International Airport (PEN).
If you chose to rent a car at Sultan Ismail International Airport (JHB) and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station along your route to Sultan Ismail International Airport (JHB) in order to avoid incurring additional cost when you return your vehicle.
Organise and book your choice of transport to Penang International Airport (PEN):
- Private Transfers to Penang International Airport (PEN)
- Buses to Penang International Airport (PEN)
- Taxis to Penang International Airport (PEN)
- Train Services to/near Penang International Airport (PEN)
Ensure your arrival at Sultan Ismail International Airport (JHB) is as smooth as possible by pre-booking your transport - which in many cases will also save you money:
- Car rental at Sultan Ismail International Airport (JHB)
- Private transfers at Sultan Ismail International Airport (JHB)
- Buses from Sultan Ismail International Airport (JHB)
- Taxis from Sultan Ismail International Airport (JHB)
- Train services at or near Sultan Ismail International Airport (JHB)
You can also research and pre-book a hotel near Sultan Ismail International Airport (JHB)
Please see below the airlines that fly from Penang International (PEN) to Sultan Ismail International (JHB) and the amount of daily flights in operation.

Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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AirAsia | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 09:20 | 23:55 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Malaysia Airlines | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 08:30 | 21:45 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Firefly | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 08:30 | 21:45 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
AirAsia offer the highest number of flights for this route with departures times between 09:20 and 23:55.
If you wish to book your flight with AirAsia then we advise you book direct from their website at www.airasia.com/en/gb. The best discounts can only be obtained from their website.
The flight time for the selected route vary based on the month you will travel, but below we has summarised the most common times they will fly. We recommend you only take these times as guidance and check with appropriate airline for the exact times for the date you depart.

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Monday | 08:30
09:20
14:50
18:00
21:45
23:55
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Tuesday | 08:30
09:20
13:15
14:50
18:00
21:45
23:55
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Wednesday | 09:45
13:05
14:50
16:50
18:00
21:45
23:55
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Thursday | 08:30
09:20
13:15
14:50
18:00
21:45
23:55
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Friday | 08:30
09:20
14:50
18:00
19:15
21:45
23:55
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Saturday | 08:30
09:20
13:15
14:50
18:00
21:45
23:55
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Sunday | 09:20
13:05
14:50
18:00
19:15
21:45
23:55
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Flights to Sultan Ismail International are also available from airports close to Penang International. Below we have provided a short list of routes which you could consider is you feel that are suitable.

Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
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Alor Setar to Johor Bahru | 0 | 1 Hour 34 Minutes | |
Ipoh to Johor Bahru | 0 | 1 Hour 21 Minutes | |
Kota Bharu to Johor Bahru | 0 | 1 Hour 27 Minutes | |
Langkawi to Johor Bahru | 0 | 1 Hour 38 Minutes |
Over the past 10 years flight regulations have become very strict so we advise you to leave plenty of time to check in and get through customs.
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