Xiamen to Penang (XMN–PEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
MF8705
MF Xiamen
7M8
1:45 PM
CST TT3
6:00 PM
+08
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MF8706
MF Xiamen
738
7:40 PM
+08 TI
11:40 PM
CST
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Xiamen to Penang
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,781 mi 4h 15m nonstop 16 1-stop hubs

XMN–PEN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Xiamen Air leads the route. The flight covers 1,781 miles in approximately 4h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop XMN–PEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MF Xiamen Air 7 7M8 4h15
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – MF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MF (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, XMN to PEN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for XMN to PEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
903
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 Xiamen.
XMN: CST · PEN: +08

When it's 6:00 PM in Xiamen, it's 6:00 PM in Penang.
Distance & Flight Time
1,781 mi / 2,866 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 15m.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders enter Malaysia visa-free for up to 30 days per visit under a bilateral agreement effective since July 2025. The cumulative stay must not exceed 90 days within any 180-day period. Permitted purposes include tourism, business, and family visits. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Employment and study still require a visa obtained in advance.

Getting to XMN

Xiamen Metro Line 3 connects the airport to the city centre and Xiamen North Railway Station in 30–40 minutes for CNY 6–8. Airport shuttle buses also serve the ferry terminal and major hotels for CNY 20. The airport is on Xiamen Island, about 12 km from the city centre.DiDi and taxis from downtown cost CNY 40–70 depending on traffic and origin. Driving via Huli Avenue to the airport takes 20–35 minutes. Note that Xiamen Island has limited road capacity on key arteries; evening peak hours can add significant time.

XMN–PEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Xiamen to Penang route.
Route details
Distance1,781 mi / 2,866 km
Flight time4h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections16 hubs
Origin: XMN
IATA / ICAOXMN / ZSAM
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation59 ft / 18 m
Destination: PEN
IATA / ICAOPEN / WMKP
TimezoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur
Passengers/yr7.6M
Elevation11 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about XMN to PEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Penang International Airport take approximately 4h 15m. The route covers 1,781 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Xiamen Air.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from XMN to PEN. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CKG, DYG, HAK, BKK, SGN, TFU, HKG, KMG, KUL, PVG, SIN, KWE, CGK, CAN, TAO and TPE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PEN to XMN 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 XMN to PEN

Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) and Penang International Airport (PEN) are connected by nonstop service from Xiamen Air. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

XMN to PEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from XMN to PEN ranges from 4 hours 15 minutes. 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

16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via CKG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.