Travelling from Shanghai to Penang International Airport (PEN): What you need to know
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is Shanghai's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Shanghai to Penang International Airport (PEN) jetting off from here.
Book a direct Shanghai to Penang International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 5 hours 35 minutes.
Shanghai and George Town (where Penang International Airport is located) share the UTC+8 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch when you land.
With 14 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Penang International Airport (PEN) is the most popular route. Shanghai Airlines operates the earliest flight at 1:50am. If you're eager to make the most of your day before leaving, the last departure from PVG to PEN is with Juneyao Airlines at 5:40pm.
To ensure you catch your flight from Shanghai to PEN, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Popular months like February or other peak seasons mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Shanghai to Penang International Airport (PEN) depart from this terminal.
Book your direct flight from Shanghai to Penang International Airport with Juneyao Airlines. This well-known airline operates services from PVG.
Juneyao Airlines ranks first in bookings for flights from PVG to PEN.
Juneyao Airlines stands out as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 96.72% of services arriving as scheduled.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Shanghai to PEN departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
The journey from central Shanghai to PVG takes around 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 1 hour 5 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Shanghai to Penang International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these hotels near Shanghai Pudong International Airport:
82% of flights departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport arrive at their destination on time. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from PVG.
PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Break up your flight from Shanghai to Penang International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and PEN are:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
With public transport, you can travel from central Shanghai to SHA in about 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 14 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 30 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Shanghai to PEN flight, stay in one of these hotels near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 85% of them arriving on schedule.
The address for SHA is 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
About Penang International Airport (PEN)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Shanghai to Penang International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near PEN:
Booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Shanghai to Penang International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Penang International Airport (PEN) to central George Town
Penang International Airport is around 16 kilometres from central George Town. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It takes roughly 55 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Penang International Airport (PEN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Penang International Airport is ج.م. 3,487. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 8,537. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Shanghai to PEN. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Shanghai to Penang International Airport tickets across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Shanghai to PEN.
Find the best deal on a flight from Shanghai to Penang International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'
The best time to fly from Shanghai to Penang International Airport (PEN)
January is when most people book flights from Shanghai to Penang International Airport (PEN). Visit George Town in December if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in George Town is March, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 33ºC. Book your Shanghai to PEN plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January sees temperatures of between 23ºC and 31ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Shanghai to Penang International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about George Town
Start your George Town trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Shanghai to Penang International Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site, Street Art by Ernest Zacharevic - "Boy on Motorbike" and Rainbow Skywalk are essential stops on your George Town itinerary.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kota Bharu is just one of the many cities in Malaysia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of George Town. Around 241 kilometres away to the northeast, top sights here include Istana Negeri Kelantan, Museum Of Islamic Culture and Siti Khadijah Market.
Kuala Lumpur is another favourite destination in Malaysia and is around 290 kilometres southeast of George Town. No journey is complete without dropping by Petronas Twin Towers, Sky Terrace KL Tower and Warisan Merdeka Tower.
