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

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MF Xiamen
738
2:05 PM
CST TT3
6:30 PM
+08
4h 25m
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Xiamen to Penang
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,781 mi 4h 25m nonstop 11 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 25m. Beyond nonstop, 11 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 4h25 – – –
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
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for XMN to PEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
KWE ~11h 45m KMG ~17h 13m HKG ~17h 56m CAN ~19h 28m KUL ~19h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
660
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 25m.
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 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out
1-stop connections11 hubs
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 approximately 4h 25m. 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.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KWE, KMG, HKG, CAN, KUL, CKG, SGN, SIN, CGK, PVG and TPE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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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 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,781 miles (2,866 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

11 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via KWE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.