Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Shanghai to Penang?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai and Penang takes around 5.6 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Shanghai and Penang?

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The flight distance between Shanghai and Penang is 3651 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Penang?

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Several carriers operate flights between Shanghai and Penang. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, China Eastern Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Beijing, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Seoul, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Xi'an, Qingdao, Manila, Osaka, Chengdu, Chongqing, Taipei, Liverpool, Sanya, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Honolulu.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Penang?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Shanghai?

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Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.

Question 7

What airports are near Shanghai?

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The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Sunan Shuofang International, Ningbo Lishe International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Nantong Xingdong.

Question 8

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 9

Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Penang?

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Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Penang with AirAsia, China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines, Hong Kong Express Airways, China Southern Airlines.

Question 10

When’s the best time to travel between Shanghai and Penang?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai 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 11

What flights operate between Shanghai and Penang?

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Traveling between Shanghai 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 12

How many airports are there near Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Sunan Shuofang International, Ningbo Lishe International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Nantong Xingdong

Question 13

How many airports are there near Penang?

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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 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai 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 Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai 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 16

What time do flights between Shanghai 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 Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Shanghai 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	£86
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£287
Cheapest round-trip	£202
Average round-trip	£233
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Transport Option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Best for
Airport taxi (coupon system)	30-50 min	fixed coupon fare by zone; MYR 45–75 (~USD 10–17)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	convenience with fixed pricing
Grab (ride-hailing)	30-50 min	varies by demand; MYR 25–50 (~USD 5–11)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based door-to-door service
Rapid Penang Bus 401E	45-75 min	flat fare; MYR 2.70 (~USD 0.60)	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Private airport transfer	30-50 min	pre-booked; MYR 80–150 (~USD 18–33)	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups or premium service
Rental car	30-50 min	per day; MYR 100–250 (~USD 22–55)	on-demand during office hours (traffic dependent)	exploring the island freely

Airline	Mon 21.09	Tue 22.09	Wed 23.09	Thu 24.09	Fri 25.09	Sat 26.09	Sun 27.09
Juneyao Airlines	1	1	1	---	1	---	1
China Eastern Airlines	1	1	---	---	---	---	---
Shanghai Airlines	---	---	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 12 total	Daily flights: 1.71 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 28.09	Tue 29.09	Wed 30.09	Thu 01.10	Fri 02.10	Sat 03.10	Sun 04.10
Juneyao Airlines	---	---	1	---	1	---	1
China Eastern Airlines	---	---	---	1	1	1	1
Shanghai Airlines	1	1	1	---	---	1	1
Weekly flights: 12 total	Daily flights: 1.71 average	Most flights: Wednesday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 05.10	Tue 06.10	Wed 07.10	Thu 08.10	Fri 09.10	Sat 10.10	Sun 11.10
Juneyao Airlines	---	---	1	---	1	1	1
China Eastern Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Shanghai Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 18 total	Daily flights: 2.57 average	Most flights: Wednesday 1 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
AirAsia	AXM	AK	No
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes
Spring Airlines	CQH	9C	Yes
Hong Kong Express Airways	HKE	UO	No
China Southern Airlines	CSN	CZ	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	29°C	24°C
February	30°C	24°C
March	30°C	25°C
April	30°C	25°C
May	30°C	25°C
June	30°C	25°C
July	30°C	25°C
August	30°C	25°C
September	30°C	25°C
October	30°C	25°C
November	29°C	24°C
December	29°C	24°C

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