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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
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.
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MNL Hong Kong (HKG) PEN
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, HK Express · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, HK Express
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MNL Kuala Lumpur (KUL) PEN
Leg 1: Philippine Airlines, Philippines AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly
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MNL Guangzhou (CAN) PEN
Leg 1: Cebu Pacific, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Spring Airlines
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MNL Bangkok (DMK) PEN
Leg 1: Cebu Pacific, Philippines AirAsia · Leg 2: Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air
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).





