Hong Kong to Penang (HKG–PEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
HKG–PEN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Cathay Pacific, HK express and Finnair lead the route. The flight covers 1,487 miles in approximately 3h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX Cathay Pacific | 21 | 320, 333 | 3h45-3h53 | – | Oneworld | – |
| UO HK express | 14 | 320, 32Q | 3h45-3h50 | – | – | – |
| AY Finnair | 4 | 333 | 3h50 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Penang from Hong Kong
| Metric | HKG→PEN | SZX→PEN | CAN→PEN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HKG | – | 24 mi | 84 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 39 | 18 | 24 |
| Flight time | 3h 45m | 3h 40m | 3h 55m |
Travel Essentials
HKG: HKT · PEN: +08
When it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong, it's 6:00 PM in Penang.
Hong Kong SAR passport holders enter Malaysia visa-free for stays of up to 90 days. No advance authorization is required. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. All travelers must complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online up to 3 days before arrival.
Airport Express runs from Hong Kong Station (Central) to the airport in 24 minutes; from Kowloon, 21 minutes. Trains depart every 10 minutes from 5:54am to 1:15am (HK$115 from Central). Hong Kong Station and Kowloon Station offer in-town check-in up to one day before departure.Taxis from Kowloon run around HK$300–350 via the Tsing Ma Bridge; from Hong Kong Island, expect HK$400+. Ferries serve Macau and Pearl River Delta cities. Buses are available but slow. The airport is on Lantau Island, 34km from Central.
HKG–PEN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HKG to PEN
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Penang International Airport (PEN) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair, Cathay Pacific and HK express. With 39 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
HKG to PEN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HKG to PEN ranges from 3 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 53 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,487 miles (2,394 km). There are approximately 39 weekly flights outbound and 33 return, totaling 72 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via KWE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shenzhen (SZX) and Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN).