Guangzhou, ChinaPenang, Malaysia

Flights from Guangzhou to Penang

Nonstop flights from Guangzhou (CAN) to Penang (PEN) take about 3h 34m (2,449 km). China Southern Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $163 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Penang

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Airport transfer

PEN → Penang, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Illuminated skyscrapers of Guangzhou reflecting on the water under a night sky. — lounges at Guangzhou Airport

Guangzhou Airport · 9 lounges

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Trains, buses and taxi faresPEN to Penang: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Penang →4 drop-off points

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Airlines flying Guangzhou to Penang

Carriers on CAN–PEN according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ China Southern Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Guangzhou to Penang fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Jan 2027, from $163 one-way. With stops: Jan 2027, from $123. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$50323 Oct 2026 · China Southern Airlines	$159 · 1 stop23 Oct 2026
Nov 2026	$20521 Nov 2026 · China Southern Airlines	$133 · 1 stop21 Nov 2026
Dec 2026	$2349 Dec 2026 · China Southern Airlines	$142 · 1 stop11 Dec 2026
Jan 2027	$16325 Jan 2027 · China Southern Airlines	$123 · 1 stop14 Jan 2027
Feb 2027	$32612 Feb 2027 · China Southern Airlines	$159 · 1 stop12 Feb 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $133 for November 2026, $123 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 5 of 5 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Guangzhou to Penang, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Penang

Based on weather and travel conditions in Malaysia

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Best monthsGoodAvoid if possible

The west coast (KL, Penang, Langkawi) is best March–October. East coast destinations (Perhentian, Tioman) peak June–August. Year-round humidity is high but manageable.

Peak season: March – October

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Frequently asked questions — Guangzhou to Penang flights

How long is the flight from Guangzhou to Penang?

A nonstop flight from Guangzhou (CAN) to Penang (PEN) takes about 3h 34m, covering 2,449 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Guangzhou from Penang by air?

The great-circle distance between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and Penang International Airport is 2,449 km (1,522 miles), a medium-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Guangzhou to Penang?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the CAN–PEN route include China Southern Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Guangzhou to Penang cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on CAN–PEN was $163 USD with China Southern Airlines (nonstop), departing 25 Jan 2027, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Guangzhou to Penang?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in January 2027 were cheapest, from $123 one-way, against $159 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Guangzhou to Penang?

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $133 with one stop against $163 nonstop, a saving of $30. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from China to Malaysia?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Malaysia visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

What is the best time to visit Penang?

The west coast (KL, Penang, Langkawi) is best March–October. East coast destinations (Perhentian, Tioman) peak June–August. Year-round humidity is high but manageable.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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