Cheap flights from Chongqing to Penang from £147

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1 stop
Sun, May 24
Chongqing CKGPenang PEN
£147
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Sun, May 24
Chongqing CKGPenang PEN
£149
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1 stop
Wed, May 20
Chongqing CKGPenang PEN
£150
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1 stop
Sun, May 24
Chongqing CKGPenang PEN
£164
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Wed, May 20
Chongqing CKGPenang PEN
£177
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Sun, May 24
Chongqing CKGPenang PEN
£187
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Sun, May 24 – Fri, May 29
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£325
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Sun, May 24 – Thu, May 28
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£327
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Wed, May 20 – Mon, May 25
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£367
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Sun, May 24 – Fri, May 29
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How much do flights to Penang cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£147

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£1,886

Cheapest round-trip

£325

Average round-trip

£345

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Penang airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus (Rapid Penang).

Penang is served by Penang International Airport (PEN), located approximately 16 km south of George Town, the island's historic city center. The airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including taxis, ride-hailing services, public buses, and private transfers. Journey times typically range from 30 to 50 minutes depending on traffic conditions and your final destination within George Town or other parts of Penang Island.

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

30-50 min

RM 45-RM 75 (fixed coupon fare by zone; MYR 45–75 (~USD 10–17))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with fixed pricing

30-50 min

RM 25-RM 50 (varies by demand; MYR 25–50 (~USD 5–11))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based door-to-door service

45-75 min

RM 2.70 (flat fare; MYR 2.70 (~USD 0.60))

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

30-50 min

RM 80-RM 150 (pre-booked; MYR 80–150 (~USD 18–33))

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or premium service

30-50 min

RM 100-RM 250 (per day; MYR 100–250 (~USD 22–55))

on-demand during office hours (traffic dependent)

exploring the island freely

Notes:

  • Prices in MYR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Airport taxis use a fixed coupon system purchased at the arrivals hall counter before boarding.
  • Grab pickup is located at designated ride-hailing zones outside the terminal.
  • Rapid Penang Bus 401E operates between the airport and KOMTAR (George Town) with multiple stops.
  • Traffic congestion is common during peak hours (7–9 AM and 5–8 PM), which may extend journey times.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Penang

Depart from
Chongqing Jiangbei International
Arrive to
Penang International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
2799 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Chongqing to Penang in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 04.05Tue 05.05Wed 06.05Thu 07.05Fri 08.05Sat 09.05Sun 10.05
China Southern Airlines
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
China Southern Airlines
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
China Southern Airlines
------1---------1
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Wednesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
China Southern Airlines
1---1---------1
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Chongqing to Penang

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
China Southern AirlinesCSNCZYes
Hainan AirlinesCHHHUYes
Shenzhen AirlinesCSZZHYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Penang

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January29°C24°C
February30°C24°C
March30°C25°C
April30°C25°C
May30°C26°C
June30°C25°C
July30°C25°C
August30°C25°C
September30°C25°C
October30°C25°C
November29°C24°C
December29°C24°C
Hottest Month
30°C
March
Coldest month
24°C
January
Sunny days
151
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
9 May
86%
29°C26°C
16 May
84%
29°C26°C
Sunday
10 May
85%
30°C26°C
17 May
77%
30°C26°C
Monday
11 May
88%
28°C26°C
18 May
86%
30°C26°C
Tuesday
12 May
89%
30°C26°C
19 May
89%
30°C26°C
Wednesday
13 May
85%
30°C27°C
20 May
86%
30°C26°C
Thursday
14 May
89%
30°C26°C
21 May
85%
29°C26°C
Friday
15 May
89%
29°C26°C
22 May
84%
30°C26°C
The distance between Chongqing and Penang is 2799 km. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, and Shenzhen Airlines. Chongqing and Penang have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What is the flight distance between Chongqing and Penang?
The flight distance between Chongqing and Penang is 2799 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Chongqing and Penang?
Several carriers operate flights between Chongqing and Penang. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include China Southern Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Chongqing?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chongqing and Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Shenzhen, Seoul, Jakarta, Taipei, Singapore, Beijing, Perth, Osaka, Budapest, Kuala Lumpur, Hangzhou, Wuhan, Riga, Honolulu, Xi'an, Key West.
What are the most popular routes to and from Penang?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Penang and Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Bangkok, London, Johor Bahru, Langkawi, Jakarta, Phuket Province, Phuket City, Bali, Denpasar, Chiang Mai, Medan, Ho Chi Minh City, Perth, Hong Kong, Kota Kinabalu, Krabi, Manila, Sydney.
What airports are near Chongqing?
The main airport in Chongqing is Chongqing Jiangbei International. It is also served by Chongqing Jiangbei International, Wanzhou Wuqiao, Luzhou Yunlong, Nanchong Gaoping, Yibin Caiba, Zunyi Xinzhou, Qianjiang Wulingshan, Zunyi Maotai Airport.
What airports are near Penang?
The main airport in Penang is Penang International. It is also served by Penang International, Hat Yai International, Sultan Abdul Halim, Sultan Azlan Shah.
Which airlines fly between Chongqing and Penang?
Currently, you can fly between Chongqing and Penang with AirAsia, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Chongqing and Penang?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Chongqing and Penang, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Chongqing and Penang?
Traveling between Chongqing and Penang, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
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