There are 3 ways to get from Xiamen to Penang by plane, car, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane XMN - PEN
4h 15mRM 571–1,725Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Xiamen to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcar
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
2d 2hRM 2,019–2,916Drive 3,936.9 km
- Drive from Xiamen to George Towncar 3,936.9 km
2d 2hRM 2,026–2,926
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Xiamen to Penang is to fly which costs RM 550 - RM 1800 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Xiamen to Penang is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs RM 550 - RM 1800.
The distance between Xiamen and Penang is 2878 km. The road distance is 3936.9 km.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Xiamen to Penang, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Xiamen to Penang is 3937 km. It takes approximately 2 days 2h to drive from Xiamen to Penang.
There are 2423+ hotels available in Penang.
What companies run services between Xiamen, China and Penang, Malaysia?
Xiamen Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Penang International Airport (PEN) 4 times a day.
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Penang International Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 600–2,300
- Website
- xiamenair.com
Flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 550–1,700
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Penang International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 700–2,600
- Website
- cathaypacific.com
Flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Penang International Airport via Hong Kong
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- RM 550–1,800
- Website
- singaporeair.com
Flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Penang International Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 800–2,900
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- [email protected]
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
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