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

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1,948 mi airlines charter/private 20/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
CI6595
CI China
744
4:50 AM
CST
9:30 AM
+08
4h 40m
28%
M T W T F S S
Prices
BR6043
BR EVA
77X
5:30 AM
CST
10:05 AM
+08
4h 35m
27%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CI6881
CI China
77X
7:30 AM
CST
12:10 PM
+08
4h 40m
28%
M T W T F S S
Prices
BR6031
BR EVA
77X
8:30 AM
CST
12:55 PM
+08
4h 25m
27%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MH5599cs
MH Malaysia
32Q
9:30 AM
CST T1
2:10 PM
+08
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CI731+2
CI China
32Q
9:30 AM
CST T1
2:10 PM
+08
4h 40m
28%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CI5885
CI China
744
11:22 AM
CST
3:42 PM
+08
4h 20m
28%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CI6866
CI China
744
11:45 AM
+08
4:08 PM
CST
4h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BR6032
BR EVA
77X
2:55 PM
+08
7:35 PM
CST
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MH5598cs
MH Malaysia
32Q
3:10 PM
+08 TINTL
7:55 PM
CST
4h 45m
73%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CI732+2
CI China
32Q
3:10 PM
+08 TINTL
7:55 PM
CST
4h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
HKG Hong Kong 6h 25m BRCICX AYCXMH Hong Kong (HKG) to Penang flights
BKK Bangkok 6h 40m AIBRCI MHOSTG Bangkok (BKK) to Penang flights
KUL Sepang 6h 40m BRCID7 6E8MAK Sepang (KUL) to Penang flights
SIN Singapore 6h 48m AIBRCI ACAIAK Singapore (SIN) to Penang flights
SGN Ho Chi Minh City 6h 55m BRCIJX AK Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Penang flights
XMN Xiamen 7h AECIMF MF Xiamen (XMN) to Penang flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 7h 24m BRCICZ CZMH Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Penang flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 8h 28m 9CB7BR 9CFMHO Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Penang flights
CGK Jakarta 9h 5m BRCIJX 8BAKCX Jakarta (CGK) to Penang flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 9h 30m BRCA CZ Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Penang flights
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Taoyuan to Penang
2 carriers, 20 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,948 mi 4h 40m nonstop

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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 Also: MH 11 32Q, 744, 77X 4h20-4h40 SkyTeam MH
BR EVA Air 2 77X 4h25-4h35 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – CI, MH
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
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
20
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TPE to PEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
812
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 gate to gate.
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
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights20 out / 16 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 4h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 1,948 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from TPE to PEN: China Airlines and EVA Air.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hong Kong, Suvarnabhumi and Kuala Lumpur.
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 China Airlines and EVA Air. With 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

TPE to PEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TPE to PEN is about 4 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,948 miles (3,135 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 36 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hong Kong, Suvarnabhumi and Kuala Lumpur. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.