Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Penang to Shanghai?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Penang and Shanghai takes around 5.3 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Penang and Shanghai?

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The flight distance between Penang and Shanghai is 3651 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Penang and Shanghai?

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Several carriers operate flights between Penang and Shanghai. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Juneyao Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Penang?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Penang and Kuala Lumpur, Kota Bharu, Singapore, Kuala Terengganu, Bangkok, Jakarta, Kuantan, Hanoi, Johor Bahru, Denpasar, Ho Chi Minh City, Bintulu, Phuket City, Langkawi, Phnom Penh, Da Nang, Yangon, Hong Kong, Semarang, Surabaya.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and Singapore, London, Taipei, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Sydney, Manila, Shenzhen, Melbourne, Manchester, Toronto, Guangzhou, Kaohsiung, Beijing, Vancouver, New Delhi, Brisbane, Auckland, Chiang Mai.

Question 6

What airports are near Penang?

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The main airport in Penang is Penang International. It is also served by Penang International, Hat Yai International, Sultan Azlan Shah, Sultan Abdul Halim.

Question 7

What airports are near Shanghai?

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The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Nantong Xingdong, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Penang and Shanghai?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Penang and Shanghai thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Penang and Shanghai can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Penang and Shanghai?

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Currently, you can fly between Penang and Shanghai with AirAsia, China Eastern Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, Hong Kong Airlines.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between Penang and Shanghai?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Penang and Shanghai, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 12

What flights operate between Penang and Shanghai?

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Traveling between Penang and Shanghai, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 13

How many airports are there near Penang?

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There are a number of airports in and around Penang. The main one is Penang International and other nearby airports include Penang International, Hat Yai International, Sultan Azlan Shah, Sultan Abdul Halim

Question 14

How many airports are there near Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Nantong Xingdong, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Penang and Shanghai depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Penang, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Penang and Shanghai arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 17

What time do flights between Penang and Shanghai depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Penang, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do flights between Penang and Shanghai arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£96
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£172
Cheapest round-trip	£179
Average round-trip	£207
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
AirAsia	AXM	AK	No	0 0
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes	0 0
Malaysia Airlines	MAS	MH	No	0 0
Batik Air Malaysia	MXD	OD	No	0 0
Hong Kong Airlines	CRK	HX	Yes	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	9°C	3°C
February	10°C	4°C
March	15°C	7°C
April	20°C	12°C
May	25°C	17°C
June	27°C	21°C
July	31°C	25°C
August	31°C	26°C
September	27°C	22°C
October	23°C	17°C
November	18°C	12°C
December	11°C	5°C

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