Dubai to Penang (DXB–PEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
HKT Phuket 8h 25m ACBTDE → AKFYMH Phuket (HKT) to Penang flights
KUL Sepang 9h 10m ACAZDE → 6E8MAK Sepang (KUL) to Penang flights
BKK Bangkok 9h 25m ACBTDE → MHOSTG Bangkok (BKK) to Penang flights
SIN Singapore 9h 54m DEEKQF → ACAIAK Singapore (SIN) to Penang flights
DMK Bangkok 10h 45m EKFZ → FD Bangkok (DMK) to Penang flights
CGK Jakarta 12h 14m BTDEEK → 8BAKCX Jakarta (CGK) to Penang flights
MAA Chennai 12h 39m 6EEK → 6E Chennai (MAA) to Penang flights
HKG Hong Kong 14h 30m AZEKTP → AYCXMH Hong Kong (HKG) to Penang flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 17h 39m EK → FMHOMU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Penang flights
TPE Taoyuan 19h 42m EK → BRCIMH Taoyuan (TPE) to Penang flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dubai to Penang
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 3,273 mi 7h 39m nonstop +4h ahead

DXB–PEN had nonstop service from flydubai, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 3,273 miles in 7h 39m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop DXB–PEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FZ flydubai 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FZ (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DXB to PEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
HKT ~8h 25m KUL ~9h 10m RGN ~9h 15m BKK ~9h 25m SIN ~9h 54m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
800
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 10:00 PM in Penang.
Distance & Flight Time
3,273 mi / 5,267 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 39m gate to gate.
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 DXB

Dubai Metro Red Line connects Union and BurJuman stations to T1 and T3 (Airport: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 stations). T1 is 20 minutes from Union, T3 is 22 minutes (AED 6.50–10 depending on zones and Gold/Silver class). Trains run 5:30am–midnight Saturday–Wednesday, until 1am Thursday–Friday. T2 (low-cost) is not on the metro; taxi or bus required.Taxis from Dubai Marina cost AED 70–90; from Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa area) AED 35–50. Ride-hail via Careem is widely available and comparable to taxis. Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road is heavy during morning and evening rush.

Facts

DXB–PEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dubai to Penang route.
Route details
Distance3,273 mi / 5,267 km
Flight time7h 39m
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DXB
Full nameDubai International Airport
IATA / ICAODXB / OMDB
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr92.3M
Elevation62 ft / 19 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 DXB to PEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Dubai International Airport to Penang International Airport take about 7h 39m gate to gate. The route covers 3,273 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from DXB to PEN: flydubai. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 7h 39m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phuket, Kuala Lumpur and Suvarnabhumi.
Penang is 4 hours ahead of Dubai.
Yes, return flights from PEN to DXB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DXB to PEN

Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Penang International Airport (PEN) had nonstop service from flydubai, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

DXB to PEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DXB to PEN is about 7 hours 39 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,273 miles (5,267 km).

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.