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Connecting route · Turkiye → Malaysia

Flights from Istanbul to Penang

There are no direct flights from Istanbul to Penang. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Guangzhou, about 12h 51m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 12h 51m
ISTPENDXB

Istanbul to Penang at a glance

Fastest journey12h 51mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Guangzhou

Best ways to fly from Istanbul to Penang

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
IST Dubai (DXB) PEN
Leg 1: flydubai, Turkish Airlines, Emirates · Leg 2: flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~12h 51m
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2
IST Guangzhou (CAN) PEN
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Spring Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 25m
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3
IST Kuala Lumpur (KUL) PEN
Leg 1: AirAsia X · Leg 2: Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly
Self-transfer likely ~14h 19m
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4
IST Chennai (MAA) PEN
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: IndiGo
Self-transfer likely ~13h 46m
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IST Hong Kong (HKG) PEN
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, HK Express
Self-transfer likely ~16h 31m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
8,049 km4,998 miles
Journey time
12h 51mestimate
Time difference
+5hPenang vs Istanbul
Currency in Penang
MYR
Airports
IST, SAW → PEN

Flights from Istanbul to Penang: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Penang?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Guangzhou and Kuala Lumpur. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Penang?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 51m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,049 km.
Where do you change planes between Istanbul and Penang?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Guangzhou (CAN), Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Chennai (MAA). flydubai flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Istanbul and Penang?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Penang: Penang International Airport (PEN).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Penang?
Penang is 5 hours ahead of Istanbul.

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