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

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5:33 AM
+04 T3
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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
BKK Bangkok 9h 10m ACBTDE → MHOSTG Bangkok (BKK) to Penang flights
SIN Singapore 10h EKQFTP → ACAIAK Singapore (SIN) to Penang flights
KUL Sepang 10h ACEKTP → 6E8MAK Sepang (KUL) to Penang flights
HKT Phuket 10h 5m ACBTDE → AKFYMH Phuket (HKT) to Penang flights
MAA Chennai 12h 38m 6EEK → 6E Chennai (MAA) to Penang flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 16h 20m EK → 9CFMHO Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Penang flights
HKG Hong Kong 16h 58m AZEKTP → AYCXMH Hong Kong (HKG) to Penang flights
CGK Jakarta 18h 8m BTDEEK → 8BAKCX Jakarta (CGK) to Penang flights
TPE Taoyuan 20h 43m EK → BRCIMH Taoyuan (TPE) to Penang flights
SZX Shenzhen 20h 49m EK → CAZH Shenzhen (SZX) to Penang flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dubai to Penang
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3,273 mi 7h 39m nonstop +4h ahead

DXB–PEN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. flydubai leads the route. The flight covers 3,273 miles in approximately 7h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore DXB Routes PEN Routes DXB Live Flights PEN Live Flights
All flights from Penang (PEN) Penang to Dubai flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DXB–PEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FZ flydubai 4 7M8 7h39 – – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FZ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FZ (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DXB to PEN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DXB to PEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
BKK ~9h 10m RGN ~9h 15m SIN ~10h 0m KUL ~10h 0m HKT ~10h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
889
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
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
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 operates flights from DXB to PEN: flydubai.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Suvarnabhumi, Singapore Changi and Kuala Lumpur.
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) are connected by nonstop service from flydubai. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

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). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Suvarnabhumi, Singapore Changi and Kuala Lumpur. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.