Penang to Xiamen (PEN–XMN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
PEN–XMN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Xiamen Air leads the route. The flight covers 1,781 miles in approximately 4h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MF Xiamen Air | 7 | 7M8 | 4h25 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
PEN: +08 · XMN: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Penang, it's 6:00 PM in Xiamen.
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.
Metro Line 3 runs from the airport to central Xiamen and Xiamen North Station (high-speed rail hub) in 30–40 minutes for CNY 6–8. Taxis and DiDi are available outside arrivals; fares to the city centre are CNY 40–70. Airport buses serve multiple city destinations and the Wuyuan Bay ferry terminal for CNY 20.
Xiamen North Station connects via high-speed rail to Fuzhou, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Shanghai. The Gulangyu Island ferry is accessible from the city waterfront via taxi or bus from the airport. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall.
Subtropical maritime climate. Summers (June–September) are hot and humid at 28–34°C, with the southwest monsoon bringing heavy rainfall and typhoon risk from June through October. Typhoons can close the airport entirely and are the primary operational risk. September is statistically the peak risk month for direct hits.
Winters (December–February) are mild and relatively dry at 12–18°C, among the most pleasant winter climates of any Chinese city. Spring (March–May) is warm but rainy and foggy. Flying conditions are generally excellent outside the typhoon and monsoon season.
PEN–XMN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PEN to XMN
Penang International Airport (PEN) and Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) are connected by nonstop service from Xiamen Air. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
PEN to XMN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PEN to XMN is about 4 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,781 miles (2,866 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kuala Lumpur, Guangzhou Baiyun and Hong Kong. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.