Non-stop flights to Penang (PEN)
Penang International Airport is the second largest airport in Malaysia. It is an international airport. In total there are 32 airports around the world that have direct flights to Penang, spread around 29 cities in 10 countries. Currently, there are 8 domestic flights to Penang.
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All direct flights to Penang Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Penang Best time to visit Penang Long-Haul Flights Business Class flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 2,634 flights arriving at Penang Airport, which are 88 flights per day or 4 flights per hour. On an average day, there is at least 1 flight arriving every 15 minutes.
The most frequently departed flights to Penang are routes from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) in Malaysia and Singapore (SIN) in Singapore. These two routes together are operated 1079 times this month, and make up for 41% of all monthly arrivals at Penang International Airport.
The longest flight to Penang PEN is departing from Dubai (DXB). This non-stop flight takes around 7 hours and 5 minutes and covers a distance of 3,271 miles (5,264 km).
List of all direct flights to Penang
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Penang, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Penang.
Airlines flying to Penang
Currently, there are 30 airlines that fly to Penang. Most flights to Penang are operated by AirAsia, as they connect 10 airports to PEN. Below you can find a list of airlines that operate most PEN flights:
What is the best time to visit Penang?
🌴 Tropical
Penang is a tropical destination known for its warm climate, with temperatures between 25°C and 30°C (77°F to 86°F) throughout the year. The area is characterized by high humidity and frequent rainfall.
Being located north of the equator, Penang experiences its dry season from November to April, making this the perfect time to visit. In this period, you can expect mostly dry conditions, while the wet season will see days of rain. Humidity and temperatures are consistently high all year long.
Long-Haul Flights to Penang
Explore all long-haul flights to Penang with a flight duration of more than 7 hours.
Business class flights to Penang
There are 12 airports that have flights to Penang in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to PEN are listed below:
International flights to Penang
Flights from China to Penang
China is well-connected to Penang (PEN) with 10 airports around the country that have direct flights to the airport.
From Chengdu, direct flights are offered by Sichuan Airlines.
From Chongqing, the only airline with direct flights is Chongqing Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Guangzhou, you can fly non-stop to Penang with China Southern.
From Guiyang, the only airline with direct flights is Batik Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in May.
From Haikou, direct flights are offered by 9 Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in June.
From Kunming, you can fly non-stop to Penang with Batik Air. This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in October 2026.
From Qingdao, direct flights are offered by Qingdao Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Shanghai, direct flights are offered by Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Spring Airlines.
From Shenzhen, you can fly non-stop with AirAsia or Shenzhen Airlines (Star Alliance).
From Xiamen, the only airline with direct flights is Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam).
All flights from China
Flights from Hong Kong to Penang
Hong Kong is the only city in Hong Kong with direct flights to Penang. From Hong Kong, you can fly non-stop with Cathay Pacific (Oneworld) or Hong Kong Express.
All flights from Hong Kong
Flights from India to Penang
In India, the only airport that has a direct connection to Penang is Chennai. From Chennai, direct flights are offered by IndiGo Airlines.
All flights from India
Flights from Indonesia to Penang
There are 4 airports in Indonesia that have non-stop flights to Penang.
From Banda Aceh, direct flights are offered by Firefly. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Jakarta, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Penang, which are AirAsia, AirAsia, Batik Air and TransNusa.
From Medan, direct flights are offered by AirAsia, Batik Air and Lion Air.
From Surabaya, the only airline with direct flights is AirAsia.
All flights from Indonesia
Flights from Myanmar (Burma) to Penang
There is 1 airport in Myanmar (Burma) that has a direct connection to Penang, which is Yangon. From Yangon, direct flights are offered by Myanmar Airways.
All flights from Myanmar (Burma)
Flights from Singapore to Penang
In Singapore, the only airport that has a direct connection to Penang is Singapore. From Singapore, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Penang, which are AirAsia, Batik Air, Scoot and Singapore Airlines (Star Alliance).
All flights from Singapore
Flights from Taiwan to Penang
Taipei is the only city in Taiwan with direct flights to Penang. From Taipei, direct flights are offered by China Airlines (SkyTeam).
All flights from Taiwan
Flights from Thailand to Penang
If you are looking for a direct flight from Thailand to Penang, there are 3 airports to choose from.
From Bangkok, direct flights are offered by Thai Airways (Star Alliance).
From Bangkok (Don Muang), you can fly non-stop with Thai AirAsia or Thai Lion Air.
From Phuket, direct flights are offered by AirAsia, Firefly and Qatar Airways (Oneworld).
All flights from Thailand
Flights from United Arab Emirates to Penang
There is 1 airport in United Arab Emirates that has a direct connection to Penang, which is Dubai. From Dubai, direct flights are offered by Flydubai. This route is not operational yet but will start in June.
All flights from United Arab Emirates
Flights from Vietnam to Penang
Ho Chi Minh City is the only city in Vietnam with direct flights to Penang. From Ho Chi Minh City, direct flights are offered by AirAsia.
All flights from Vietnam
Domestic flights to Penang
Flights from Malaysia to Penang
There are several airports within Malaysia that have domestic flights to Penang (8 in total).
From Johor Bahru, you can fly non-stop with AirAsia or Batik Air.
From Kota Bharu, the only airline with direct flights is Firefly. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Kota Kinabalu, you can fly non-stop to Penang with AirAsia.
From Kuala Lumpur, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Penang, which are AirAsia, Batik Air, Firefly and Malaysia Airlines (Oneworld).
From Kuala Lumpur, you can fly non-stop with Batik Air or Firefly.
From Kuching, you can fly non-stop to Penang with AirAsia.
From Langkawi, direct flights are offered by AirAsia, Firefly and Flydubai.
From Redang, the only airline with direct flights is Berjaya Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
All flights from Malaysia
Alternative airports near Penang
Flying to an alternative airport near Penang could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. For this reason, alternative airports near to Penang (PEN) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Alor Setar, Kedah (AOR) and Ipoh (IPH).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Penang?
There is 1 airport in Penang: Penang International Airport (PEN).
What is the best airport to fly into Penang?
The most convenient airport to fly into Penang is Penang International Airport (PEN).
How many airlines fly to Penang?
There are 30 airlines flying to Penang from 32 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly to Penang?
AirAsia, Batik Air and Firefly operate most flights to Penang. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Penang?
Star Alliance, SkyTeam and Oneworld are all flying to Penang.
How many nonstop flights are there to Penang?
There are roughly 2,634 flights arriving at Penang every month (or 616 flights each week), from a total of 32 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Penang Airport?
The official name of Penang Airport is Penang International Airport.
What is the airport code of Penang Airport?
The airport code of Penang Airport is PEN.
What are the most popular flights to Penang?
Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Medan are the 3 most popular routes to Penang. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Penang, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Penang?
| Kuala Lumpur to Penang | 1h |
| Singapore to Penang | 1h 20m |
| Medan to Penang | 50m |
| Langkawi to Penang | 35m |
| Jakarta to Penang | 2h 20m |
