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Flights from Penang to Istanbul

There are no direct flights from Penang to Istanbul. 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
PENISTDXB

Penang to Istanbul at a glance

Fastest journey12h 51mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Guangzhou

Best ways to fly from Penang to Istanbul

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

1
PEN Dubai (DXB) IST
Leg 1: flydubai · Leg 2: flydubai, Turkish Airlines, Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~12h 51m
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PEN Guangzhou (CAN) IST
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Spring Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 25m
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3
PEN Kuala Lumpur (KUL) IST
Leg 1: Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly · Leg 2: AirAsia X
Self-transfer likely ~14h 19m
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PEN Chennai (MAA) IST
Leg 1: IndiGo · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~13h 46m
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PEN Hong Kong (HKG) IST
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, HK Express · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
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
-5hIstanbul vs Penang
Currency in Istanbul
TRY
Airports
PEN → IST, SAW

Flights from Penang to Istanbul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Penang to Istanbul?
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 Penang to Istanbul?
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 Penang and Istanbul?
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 Penang and Istanbul?
Penang: Penang International Airport (PEN). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Penang and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 5 hours behind Penang.

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