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Connecting route · United Arab Emirates → Malaysia

Flights from Sharjah to Penang

There are no direct flights from Sharjah to Penang. The easiest way is one stop via Chennai or Phuket, about 10h 06m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 10h 06m
SHJPENMAA

Sharjah to Penang at a glance

Fastest journey10h 06mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chennai or Phuket

Best ways to fly from Sharjah 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
SHJ Chennai (MAA) PEN
Leg 1: Air Arabia · Leg 2: IndiGo
Self-transfer likely ~10h 06m
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2
SHJ Phuket (HKT) PEN
Leg 1: Air Arabia · Leg 2: Firefly
Self-transfer likely ~10h 07m
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3
SHJ Kuala Lumpur (KUL) PEN
Leg 1: Air Arabia · Leg 2: Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly
Self-transfer likely ~10h 49m
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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
5,261 km3,267 miles
Journey time
10h 06mestimate
Time difference
+4hPenang vs Sharjah
Currency in Penang
MYR
Airports
SHJ → PEN

Flights from Sharjah to Penang: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sharjah to Penang?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chennai, Phuket and Kuala Lumpur. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Sharjah to Penang?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 06m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,261 km.
Where do you change planes between Sharjah and Penang?
The best connecting points are Chennai (MAA), Phuket (HKT) and Kuala Lumpur (KUL). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Sharjah and Penang?
Sharjah: Sharjah International Airport (SHJ). Penang: Penang International Airport (PEN).
What is the time difference between Sharjah and Penang?
Penang is 4 hours ahead of Sharjah.

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