Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Penang?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ho Chi Minh City and Penang takes around 1.8 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Ho Chi Minh City and Penang?

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The flight distance between Ho Chi Minh City and Penang is 933 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Penang?

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Several carriers operate flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Penang. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include AirAsia.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Ho Chi Minh City?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, Da Nang, Bangkok, Phú Quốc, Nha Trang, Singapore, Da Lat, Seoul, Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur, Sydney, Siem Reap, Manila, Phuket City, Denpasar, Melbourne, Perth, Chiang Mai, Busan, Phnom Penh.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Penang?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Penang and Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Taipei, Kota Bharu, Johor Bahru, Phuket City, Hanoi, Jakarta, Hong Kong, Kuala Terengganu, Bintulu, Melbourne, Manila, Kota Kinabalu, Tawau, Da Nang, Ko Samui, Phnom Penh, Chiang Mai.

Question 6

What airports are near Ho Chi Minh City?

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The main airport in Ho Chi Minh City is Tan Son Nhat International. It is also served by Tan Son Nhat International, Phnom Penh International, Lien Khuong, Can Tho International, Rach Gia.

Question 7

What airports are near Penang?

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The main airport in Penang is Penang International. It is also served by Penang International, Hat Yai International, Sultan Azlan Shah, Sultan Abdul Halim.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Ho Chi Minh City and Penang?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Ho Chi Minh City and Penang thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Ho Chi Minh City and Penang can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Ho Chi Minh City and Penang?

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Currently, you can fly between Ho Chi Minh City and Penang with AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, VietJet Air, Thai AirAsia, Vietnam Airlines.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between Ho Chi Minh City and Penang?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Ho Chi Minh City 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.

Question 12

What flights operate between Ho Chi Minh City and Penang?

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Traveling between Ho Chi Minh City 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.

Question 13

How many airports are there near Ho Chi Minh City?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Ho Chi Minh City. The main one is Tan Son Nhat International and other nearby airports include Tan Son Nhat International, Phnom Penh International, Lien Khuong, Can Tho International, Rach Gia

Question 14

How many airports are there near Penang?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Penang. The main one is Penang International and other nearby airports include Penang International, Hat Yai International, Sultan Azlan Shah, Sultan Abdul Halim.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Penang depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Ho Chi Minh City, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Penang arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Penang, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 17

What time do flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Penang depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Ho Chi Minh City, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Penang arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Penang, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£93
Cheapest round-trip	£139
Average round-trip	£168
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack
Nonstop flights in December	£79 – £138

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
AirAsia	AXM	AK	Yes	0 0
Malaysia Airlines	MAS	MH	No	0 0
VietJet Air	VJC	VJ	Yes	No
Thai AirAsia	AIQ	FD	Yes	0 0
Vietnam Airlines	HVN	VN	Yes	No

Visa requirements	Visa is not required
Forms and documents	Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Malaysia Mandatory proof of return or onward ticket from Malaysia

Travel restrictions	Travel is allowed Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required Quarantine is not required
Visa requirements	Visa is not required
Additional information	Masks are mandatory in certain situations

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Flights starting at £70. Choose between AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, or VietJet Air to find the best price.

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