Penang to Chengdu (Jianyang) (PEN–TFU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PEN–TFU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,750 miles in approximately 3h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3U Sichuan Airlines Also: CZ | 7 | 320 | 3h55 | – | – | CZ |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
PEN: +08 · TFU: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Penang, it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Jianyang).
Malaysian passport holders enter China visa-free for up to 30 days per visit under a mutual visa exemption agreement that took effect in July 2025. The maximum cumulative stay is 90 days within any 180-day period. Covers tourism, business, family visits, and transit. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Work and study still require a separate visa.
Follow signs to the Metro Line 18 station inside the terminal. The express service reaches Chengdu South Railway Station in 35 minutes (CNY 10), where you can transfer to Lines 1, 7, or 18 local stops for the rest of the city. To reach Tianfu Square, transfer at Century City and take Line 1 north (total about CNY 30, 55-65 minutes).
Airport buses depart from the ground transport center outside arrivals. Line 1 to Chunxi Road takes 60-80 minutes (CNY 15 daytime, CNY 25 after 23:30). Taxis queue at the designated rank and use meters; budget CNY 180-260 to central Chengdu. DiDi pickup is on the east side of arrivals and runs cheaper than taxis at CNY 90-130 to city center destinations.
Chengdu sits in the Sichuan Basin with a humid subtropical climate. Summers (June-September) hit 22-29 degrees C with heavy monsoon rain. Half the annual 1000mm of rainfall lands in these four months, arriving as afternoon thunderstorms. Winters (December-February) average 3-8 degrees C and stay overcast. Frost is rare but the persistent cloud cover and dampness make it feel colder than the numbers suggest.
Chengdu is one of the cloudiest cities in China with roughly 200 overcast days per year and only 1000 hours of annual sunshine. Spring warms unevenly with cold snaps into April. Autumn (late September-November) is the most comfortable stretch with clear-ish skies and mild temperatures. Pack layers and rain gear regardless of season; an umbrella earns its place year-round here.
PEN–TFU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PEN to TFU
Penang International Airport (PEN) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
PEN to TFU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PEN to TFU ranges from 3 hours 55 minutes to 4 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,750 miles (2,816 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via HKT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.