Taoyuan to Penang (TPE–PEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
BR6043
BR EVA
77X
4:40 AM
CST
9:25 AM
+08
4h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CI6595
CI China
744
4:50 AM
CST
9:30 AM
+08
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CI5885
CI China
744
7:20 AM
CST
12:00 PM
+08
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CI6881
CI China
77X
7:30 AM
CST
12:10 PM
+08
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BR6031
BR EVA
77X
9:00 AM
CST
1:45 PM
+08
4h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CI731
CI China
32Q
9:30 AM
CST T1
2:20 PM
+08
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CI6866
CI China
744
9:30 AM
+08
2:00 PM
CST
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CI732
CI China
32Q
3:20 PM
+08 TINTL
7:55 PM
CST
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BR6032
BR EVA
77X
3:45 PM
+08
8:05 PM
CST
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CI5856
CI China
744
4:50 PM
+08
9:20 PM
CST
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Taoyuan to Penang
2 carriers, 13 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 13 Flights/wk 1,948 mi 4h 40m nonstop 15 1-stop hubs

TPE–PEN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. China Airlines and EVA Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,948 miles in approximately 4h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TPE–PEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CI China Airlines 11 32Q, 744, 77X 4h40-4h50 SkyTeam
BR EVA Air 2 77X 4h45 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – CI
744 Boeing 747-400 – CI
77X Boeing 777-200ER – BR, CI
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CI (11 flights/wk, 85%)
Star Alliance: BR (2 flights/wk, 15%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, TPE to PEN direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TPE to PEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
615
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Penang is 0 hours the same as Taoyuan.
TPE: CST · PEN: +08

When it's 6:00 PM in Taoyuan, it's 6:00 PM in Penang.
Distance & Flight Time
1,948 mi / 3,135 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 40m to 4h 50m.
Visa & Entry

Taiwanese passport holders enter Malaysia visa-free for stays up to 30 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. A return or onward ticket may be requested at immigration. For stays beyond 30 days, apply for a visa at the Malaysian embassy before departure.

Getting to TPE

The Airport MRT (Taoyuan Airport Line) connects Taipei Main Station to the airport in 35 minutes for TWD $160 (express) or 50 minutes for TWD $150 (commuter). Trains run from 06:00 to 23:00. Bus services (Kuo-Kuang and others) also connect central Taipei to Taoyuan for around TWD $125, but are slower.Taxis from Taipei city centre cost TWD $1,200–1,600 depending on traffic; the national freeway (No. 2) is the standard driving route. Self-drive parking is available in multi-storey structures at both terminals.

TPE–PEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Taoyuan to Penang route.
Route details
Distance1,948 mi / 3,135 km
Flight time4h 40m to 4h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights13 out / 10 return
1-stop connections15 hubs
Origin: TPE
IATA / ICAOTPE / RCTP
TimezoneAsia/Taipei
Passengers/yr44.9M
Elevation106 ft / 32 m
Destination: PEN
IATA / ICAOPEN / WMKP
TimezoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur
Passengers/yr7.6M
Elevation11 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TPE to PEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Penang International Airport take approximately 4h 40m to 4h 50m. The route covers 1,948 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: EVA Air and China Airlines.
There are approximately 13 nonstop flights per week from TPE to PEN. The return direction has about 10 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RGN, SGN, XMN, CKG, CGK, SIN, SZX, CAN, HKG, KUL, DMK, PVG, BKI, HKT and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PEN to TPE 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 TPE to PEN

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Penang International Airport (PEN) are connected by nonstop service from EVA Air and China Airlines. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

TPE to PEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TPE to PEN ranges from 4 hours 40 minutes to 4 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,948 miles (3,135 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 23 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via RGN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.