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Connecting route · Philippines → Malaysia

Flights from Manila to Penang

There are no direct flights from Manila to Penang. The easiest way is one stop via Hong Kong or Kuala Lumpur, about 6h 56m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 6h 01m
MNLPENHKG

Manila to Penang at a glance

Fastest journey6h 01mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Hong Kong or Kuala Lumpur

Best ways to fly from Manila 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
MNL Hong Kong (HKG) PEN
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, HK Express · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, HK Express
One airline, one ticket ~6h 56m
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2
MNL Kuala Lumpur (KUL) PEN
Leg 1: Philippine Airlines, Philippines AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly
Same alliance ~6h 01m
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3
MNL Guangzhou (CAN) PEN
Leg 1: Cebu Pacific, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Spring Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 10m
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4
MNL Shenzhen (SZX) PEN
Leg 1: Shenzhen Airlines · Leg 2: Shenzhen Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 00m
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5
MNL Bangkok (DMK) PEN
Leg 1: Cebu Pacific, Philippines AirAsia · Leg 2: Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air
Self-transfer likely ~7h 27m
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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
2,480 km1,540 miles
Journey time
6h 01mestimate
Time difference
NonePenang vs Manila
Currency in Penang
MYR
Airports
MNL → PEN

Flights from Manila to Penang: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Manila to Penang?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur and Guangzhou. 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 Manila to Penang?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 01m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,480 km.
Where do you change planes between Manila and Penang?
The best connecting points are Hong Kong (HKG), Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Guangzhou (CAN) and Shenzhen (SZX). Cathay Pacific flies both legs via Hong Kong, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Manila and Penang?
Manila: Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL). Penang: Penang International Airport (PEN).

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