Haikou (Meilan) to Penang (HAK–PEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

HAK Airport Page →
1,221 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 14 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
No nonstop service between HAK and PEN. Nearest airports to HAK with scheduled service: Qionghai Bo'ao Airport (BAR, 55 mi) · Zhanjiang Wuchuan International Airport (ZHA, 107 mi) · Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX, 132 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BKK Bangkok 5h 15m HU → MHOSTG Bangkok (BKK) to Penang flights
KUL Sepang 5h 20m FYHUOD → 6E8MAK Sepang (KUL) to Penang flights
SZX Shenzhen 5h 41m 3UCACZ → CAZH Shenzhen (SZX) to Penang flights
SIN Singapore 6h HUTR → ACAIAK Singapore (SIN) to Penang flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 6h 55m 3UAQCA → CZMH Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Penang flights
HKG Hong Kong 7h 25m CXHUHX → AYCXMH Hong Kong (HKG) to Penang flights
KMG Kunming 7h 49m 3U8LA6 → OD Kunming (KMG) to Penang flights
XMN Xiamen 8h 18m 3UCZHU → MF Xiamen (XMN) to Penang flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 9h 29m 3UAQAY → FMHOMU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Penang flights
CKG Chongqing 10h 5m 3UCACZ → OQ Chongqing (CKG) to Penang flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Haikou (Meilan) to Penang
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,221 mi 3h 25m nonstop

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for HAK to PEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
BKK ~5h 15m KUL ~5h 20m SZX ~5h 41m SIN ~6h 0m CAN ~6h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
938
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
0h
Penang is 0 hours the same as Haikou (Meilan).
HAK: CST · PEN: +08

When it's 6:00 PM in Haikou (Meilan), it's 6:00 PM in Penang.
Distance & Flight Time
1,221 mi / 1,965 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 25m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders enter Malaysia visa-free for up to 30 days per visit under a bilateral agreement effective since July 2025. The cumulative stay must not exceed 90 days within any 180-day period. Permitted purposes include tourism, business, and family visits. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Employment and study still require a visa obtained in advance.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to HAK

Haikou Metro Line 1 connects Meilan International Airport to the city centre in 30–40 minutes for CNY 6–10. The metro runs from roughly 06:30 to 22:30. Airport shuttle buses depart from the central bus station (CNY 15–20). The airport is located about 25 km east of downtown Haikou.DiDi and taxis from the city centre cost CNY 50–90 depending on traffic. Driving via the Haikou Ring Expressway takes 25–40 minutes. Parking is available in the terminal complex.

Facts

HAK–PEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Haikou (Meilan) to Penang route.
Route details
Distance1,221 mi / 1,965 km
Flight time3h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HAK
Full nameHaikou Meilan International Airport
IATA / ICAOHAK / ZJHK
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr27.0M
Elevation75 ft / 23 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 HAK to PEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Haikou Meilan International Airport to Penang International Airport take about 3h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 1,221 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Suvarnabhumi, Kuala Lumpur and Shenzhen Bao'an.
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.
Yes, return flights from PEN to HAK 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 HAK to PEN

Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) and Penang International Airport (PEN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

HAK to PEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HAK to PEN is about 3 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,221 miles (1,965 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Suvarnabhumi, Kuala Lumpur and Shenzhen Bao'an. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.