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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Penang to Xiamen:

• Earliest: departs at 18:50 and lands at 22:57
• Latest: departs at 19:15 and lands at 23:22.

The flight takes about 4h 07m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Penang to Xiamen.

A direct flight from Penang to Xiamen takes 4h 07m, covering 4,609 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Penang to Xiamen range from RM 1,292 to RM 1,680, with an average of RM 1,460 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 1,292 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 24% above the route average of RM 1,460. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average RM 1,297 return via Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU), compared with RM 1,466 for direct.

XiamenAir is the only airline operating Penang to Xiamen flights. 60% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 164–RM 407 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by XiamenAir. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Penang to Xiamen flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about RM 1,092 to RM 3,218. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Penang to Xiamen are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 1,401, which is 93% above the typical average for this route.

Flights from Penang to Xiamen usually depart from Penang Intl (PEN) and arrive at Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Penang to Xiamen route, 40% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 35 minutes.

One-stop flights from Penang to Xiamen most commonly connect through:

• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 34% of one-stop connections
• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 30% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 5% of one-stop connections

Hong Kong Intl (HKG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 10% on the Penang to Xiamen route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at RM 1,369 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at RM 1,516, a difference of RM 147. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only XiamenAir operates flights between Penang and Xiamen.

Flying via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 51m, compared to 9h 47m via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) and 10h 56m via Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• XiamenAir: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.