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

• Earliest: departs at 14:00 and lands at 17:54
• Latest: departs at 19:00 and lands at 22:54.

The flight takes about 3h 54m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Guangzhou to Penang:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Guangzhou to Penang takes 3h 54m, covering 3,939 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 Guangzhou to Penang range from RM 1,057 to RM 1,609, with an average of RM 1,308 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 1,057 counts as a good deal.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average RM 1,090 return via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL), compared with RM 1,497 for direct.

China Southern is the only airline operating Guangzhou to Penang flights. 87% of its flights are on time.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by China Southern and Malaysia Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Guangzhou to Penang flights, with 66% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Morning flights for 1%, 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 1,070 to RM 7,514. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Guangzhou to Penang are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about RM 681.

Penang Intl Airport (PEN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around RM 62 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Paradise
• GREEN MOTION
• keddy by Europcar
• Galaxy Asia Car Rental
• Xdrive Mobility

Flights from Guangzhou to Penang usually depart from Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) and arrive at Penang Intl (PEN).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 Guangzhou to Penang route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 28m.

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

• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 82% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 30% on flights from Guangzhou to Penang. Monday is the cheapest departure day at RM 1,033 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at RM 1,474, a difference of RM 441.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only China Southern operates flights between Guangzhou and Penang.

Flying via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 44m, compared to 7h 46m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) and 9h 55m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG).

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

• China Southern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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