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

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FZ flydubai
7M8
4:10 AM
+04 T3
3:00 PM
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7M8
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Dubai to Penang
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 3,273 mi 6h 50m nonstop +4h ahead 14 1-stop hubs

DXB–PEN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. flydubai leads the route. The flight covers 3,273 miles in approximately 6h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 6h50 – – –
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
14
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
CKG ~12h 15m HKT ~17h 40m CAN ~20h 18m SIN ~20h 35m KUL ~22h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
714
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 6h 50m.
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 time6h 50m
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections14 hubs
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 approximately 6h 50m. The route covers 3,273 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: flydubai.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from DXB to PEN. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CKG, HKT, CAN, SIN, KUL, SZX, RGN, PVG, HKG, TPE, MAA, CGK, SGN and KMG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 ranges from 6 hours 50 minutes. 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

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via CKG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.