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Tue, Apr 28
Shenzhen SZXPenang PEN
£94
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Thu, Apr 30
Shenzhen SZXPenang PEN
£164
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Sat, May 2
Shenzhen SZXPenang PEN
£164
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£187
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Tue, Apr 28 – Sat, May 2
Shenzhen SZXPenang PEN
£191
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Tue, Apr 28 – Sat, May 2
Shenzhen SZXPenang PEN
£205
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Tue, Apr 28 – Sun, May 3
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£211
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How much do flights to Penang cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£94

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£194

Cheapest round-trip

£187

Average round-trip

£221

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
Shenzhen Bao an International
Arrive to
Penang International
Average flights per week
275
Flight distance
2417 km

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 20.04Tue 21.04Wed 22.04Thu 23.04Fri 24.04Sat 25.04Sun 26.04
Shenzhen Airlines
1111111
AirAsia
---1---1---11
Air China
---------------------
Weekly flights: 11 totalDaily flights: 1.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 27.04Tue 28.04Wed 29.04Thu 30.04Fri 01.05Sat 02.05Sun 03.05
Shenzhen Airlines
1111111
AirAsia
---1---1---11
Air China
---------------1---
Weekly flights: 12 totalDaily flights: 1.71 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 04.05Tue 05.05Wed 06.05Thu 07.05Fri 08.05Sat 09.05Sun 10.05
Shenzhen Airlines
1111111
AirAsia
---1---1---11
Air China
111------11
Weekly flights: 16 totalDaily flights: 2.29 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
Shenzhen Airlines
1111111
AirAsia
---1---1---11
Air China
---------------------
Weekly flights: 11 totalDaily flights: 1.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Shenzhen to Penang

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Shenzhen AirlinesCSZZHYes
Hainan AirlinesCHHHUYes
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
China Southern AirlinesCSNCZYes

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
150
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
25 Apr
87%
30°C26°C
2 May
88%
30°C26°C
Sunday
26 Apr
85%
30°C26°C
3 May
64%
30°C25°C
Monday
27 Apr
89%
31°C26°C
4 May
88%
30°C26°C
Tuesday
28 Apr
87%
30°C24°C
5 May
76%
31°C27°C
Wednesday
29 Apr
87%
30°C24°C
6 May
81%
30°C26°C
Thursday
30 Apr
89%
30°C27°C
7 May
85%
30°C26°C
Friday
1 May
83%
30°C26°C
8 May
84%
31°C27°C
The distance between Shenzhen and Penang is 2417 km. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Shenzhen Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, and China Southern Airlines. Shenzhen and Penang have 275 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Shenzhen to Penang?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shenzhen and Penang takes around 3.7 hours.
What is the flight distance between Shenzhen and Penang?
The flight distance between Shenzhen and Penang is 2417 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Shenzhen and Penang?
Several carriers operate flights between Shenzhen and Penang. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Air China, Shenzhen Airlines, AirAsia.
What are the most popular routes to and from Shenzhen?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shenzhen and Shanghai, London, Bangkok, Beijing, Hangzhou, Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Chongqing, Phnom Penh, Kuching, Chengdu, Taipei, Jinan, Seoul, Tokyo, Zhengzhou, Sanya, Ningbo, Xi'an.
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 Shenzhen?
The main airport in Shenzhen is Shenzhen Bao an International. It is also served by Hong Kong International, Guangzhou Baiyun International, Shenzhen Bao an International, Macau International, Zhuhai Jinwan, Huizhou Pingtan, Foshan Shadi.
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 Shenzhen and Penang?
Currently, you can fly between Shenzhen and Penang with AirAsia, Shenzhen Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, China Southern Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Shenzhen and Penang?
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