Xiamen to Penang (XMN–PEN) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
SIN Singapore 6h 30m GAMFMU → ACAIAK Singapore (SIN) to Penang flights
SGN Ho Chi Minh City 6h 55m MFVN → AK Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Penang flights
KUL Sepang 7h 15m MFMHOD → 6E8MAK Sepang (KUL) to Penang flights
BKK Bangkok 7h 55m MFPG → MHOSTG Bangkok (BKK) to Penang flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 8h 5m 3UCZMF → CZMH Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Penang flights
CKG Chongqing 8h 20m 3UCAHU → OQ Chongqing (CKG) to Penang flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 8h 45m 9CAYCA → FMHOMU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Penang flights
TPE Taoyuan 8h 50m AECIMF → BRCIMH Taoyuan (TPE) to Penang flights
CGK Jakarta 9h 23m GAMFSC → 8BAKCX Jakarta (CGK) to Penang flights
KMG Kunming 9h 29m 3UCAKY → OD Kunming (KMG) to Penang flights
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Xiamen to Penang
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,781 mi 4h 5m nonstop

XMN–PEN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Xiamen Air leads the route. The flight covers 1,781 miles in approximately 4h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

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 7 738 4h05 – – –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – MF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MF (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

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
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for XMN to PEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
SIN ~6h 30m SGN ~6h 55m KUL ~7h 15m BKK ~7h 55m CAN ~8h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
918
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.
Know before you go

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 5m gate to gate.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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.

Facts

XMN–PEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Xiamen to Penang route.
Route details
Distance1,781 mi / 2,866 km
Flight time4h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: XMN
Full nameXiamen Gaoqi International Airport
IATA / ICAOXMN / ZSAM
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation59 ft / 18 m
Destination: PEN
Full namePenang International Airport
IATA / ICAOPEN / WMKP
TimezoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur
Passengers/yr7.6M
Elevation11 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about XMN to PEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Penang International Airport take about 4h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 1,781 miles.
1 airline operates flights from XMN to PEN: Xiamen 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 Singapore Changi, Tan Son Nhat and Kuala Lumpur.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to PEN and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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 is about 4 hours 5 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 Singapore Changi, Tan Son Nhat and Kuala Lumpur. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.