Penang to Hong Kong (PEN–HKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PEN–HKG 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 41m. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX Cathay Pacific | 15 | 320, 333, 74Y | 3h41-4h | – | Oneworld | – |
| UO HK express | 14 | 320, 32Q | 3h45-3h50 | – | – | – |
| AY Finnair | 4 | 333 | 4h | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
PEN: +08 · HKG: HKT
When it's 6:00 PM in Penang, it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong.
Malaysian passport holders enter Hong Kong visa-free for up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 1 month beyond the intended stay. Hong Kong is a separate immigration zone from mainland China, so a Chinese visa is not required or used here.
Airport Express runs to Hong Kong Station (Central) in 24 minutes for HK$115, departing every 10 minutes from 5:54am to 1:02am. Octopus card discounts apply. Passengers can check bags in at the airport and retrieve them at Hong Kong or Kowloon Station.Taxis to Kowloon cost HK$250–350; to Hong Kong Island, HK$350–450. Ferry services connect to Macau (1 hr, HK$175–220) and Guangzhou/Shenzhen. The Ferry Terminal is in the airport building; no need to leave the terminal. Buses are slower but serve districts not near the MTR.
Subtropical monsoon climate. Typhoon season (June–October) is the primary disruption risk. The airport operates a T1/T3/T8 signal system and closes for Category T8 or above. Typhoons can arrive with 24–48 hours warning and typically pass in 12–24 hours. Check signals before departure during this window.
Winters are mild and mostly dry (12–20°C), ideal for flying. Spring brings fog and low cloud (March–April) that reduces runway visibility. Summer heat and humidity (30–34°C) are moderated at the airport by its coastal location on Lantau Island.
PEN–HKG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PEN to HKG
Penang International Airport (PEN) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair, Cathay Pacific and HK express. With 33 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PEN to HKG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PEN to HKG ranges from 3 hours 41 minutes to 4 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,487 miles (2,394 km). There are approximately 33 weekly flights outbound and 39 return, totaling 72 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via BKK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.