Abu Dhabi to Penang (AUH–PEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

AUH Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 10 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between AUH and PEN. Nearest airports to AUH with scheduled service: Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC, 45 mi) · Al Ain International Airport (AAN, 62 mi) · Dubai International Airport (DXB, 72 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
HKT Phuket 8h 43m ETEYMS → AKFYMH Phuket (HKT) to Penang flights
KUL Sepang 9h 25m DEEYMS → 6E8MAK Sepang (KUL) to Penang flights
BKK Bangkok 9h 35m EYGAK6 → MHOSTG Bangkok (BKK) to Penang flights
SIN Singapore 11h 10m EYTP → ACAIAK Singapore (SIN) to Penang flights
CGK Jakarta 12h 6m DEEYGA → 8BAKCX Jakarta (CGK) to Penang flights
MAA Chennai 12h 30m 6EEYQP → 6E Chennai (MAA) to Penang flights
HKG Hong Kong 13h 45m EYHX → AYCXMH Hong Kong (HKG) to Penang flights
SZX Shenzhen 17h 34m EY → CAZH Shenzhen (SZX) to Penang flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 29h 24m EY → FMHOMU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Penang flights
TPE Taoyuan 30h 31m EYJX → BRCIMH Taoyuan (TPE) to Penang flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Abu Dhabi to Penang
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+4h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between AUH and PEN, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AUH to PEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
HKT ~8h 43m KUL ~9h 25m BKK ~9h 35m SIN ~11h 10m CGK ~12h 6m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
644
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Penang from Abu Dhabi

Nearby airports with service to Penang International Airport.
Metric AUH→PEN DXB→PEN
Distance from AUH – 72 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Dubai (DXB) to Penang flights
Airports within 200 miles of AUH with service to Penang International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+4h
Penang is 4 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.
AUH: +04 · PEN: +08

When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 10:00 PM in Penang.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders enter Malaysia visa-free for up to 90 days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months. A Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) must be completed online within 3 days before arrival. Penalties for drug offenses in Malaysia are severe, including mandatory death sentences for trafficking.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to AUH
Bus E101 runs from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to the airport in 45 minutes (AED 4), but runs infrequently and not 24 hours.Taxis from downtown Abu Dhabi cost AED 50–80 (25–40 min). Careem and Uber operate widely at AED 45–70. From Dubai, shared taxis and private cars take 90–120 minutes via the E11 highway (AED 200–350 shared, AED 300–500 private). Dubai Metro does not connect to AUH.

Facts

AUH–PEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Abu Dhabi to Penang route.
Route details
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AUH
Full nameZayed International Airport
IATA / ICAOAUH / OMAA
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr29.4M
Elevation88 ft / 27 m
Destination: PEN
Full namePenang International Airport
IATA / ICAOPEN / WMKP
TimezoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur
Passengers/yr7.6M
Elevation11 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUH to PEN flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phuket, Kuala Lumpur and Suvarnabhumi.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to PEN and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Penang is 4 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.
Nearby alternatives include DXB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phuket, Kuala Lumpur and Suvarnabhumi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB).