Route Network
Penang Airport connects 29 destinations worldwide, with Kuala Lumpur standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to Dubai, and the shortest flight is to Kota Baharu.
Route and destination data updated February 16, 2026.
Penang Airport is served by 26 airlines, with AirAsia in the lead at 21% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 48% of routes. 19 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 25 airlines operate international routes, compared with five airlines serving domestic routes. flydubai is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Dubai with a flight time of 7 hrs 35 mins.
Penang Airport provides direct service to 12 countries across three continents. The route network is 24% domestic and 76% international. Singapore is the primary international destination.
Global Rankings
Destinations
Measures how broadly the airport connects distinct endpoints.
- #537 - Total destinations
- #712 - Domestic destinations
- #306 - International destinations
Flights & Scheduling
Reflects flight volume and runway utilization.
- #247 - Total flights
- #249 - Domestic flights
- #188 - International flights
- #155 - Flights per runway
Distance & Reach
Highlights long-haul reach and distance efficiency.
- #295 - Total distance flown
- #646 - Distance per flight
- #231 - Distance per runway
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11,033 ft 3,363 m 11,033 ft · 3,363 m | 151 ft 46 m 151 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | |
| 11,033 ft 3,363 m 11,033 ft · 3,363 m | 151 ft 46 m 151 ft · 46 m | Asphalt |
Runway Length
3 aircraft cannot operate at Penang Airport due to runway length constraints. The airport’s longest runway is 11,033 ft (3,363 m), which is below the typical takeoff or landing distance required by the aircraft listed here.
| Aircraft | Takeoff | Landing |
|---|---|---|
| Aérospatiale-BAC Concorde | 11,250 ft 3,429 m 11,250 ft · 3,429 m | 7,218 ft 2,200 m 7,218 ft · 2,200 m |
| Antonov An-225 Mriya | 11,483 ft 3,500 m 11,483 ft · 3,500 m | 10,827 ft 3,300 m 10,827 ft · 3,300 m |
| McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71 | 11,499 ft 3,505 m 11,499 ft · 3,505 m | 5,909 ft 1,801 m 5,909 ft · 1,801 m |