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Only China Southern operates flights between Guangzhou and Penang.

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

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

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

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average RM 1,076 return via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL), compared with RM 1,499 for direct.

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.

Connecting flights from Guangzhou to Penang most commonly pass through:

• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 85% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 15% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 30% on the Guangzhou to Penang route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at RM 1,029 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at RM 1,468, a difference of RM 439. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 29 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Guangzhou to Penang flights, with 66% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, Morning flights for 1%, and Night flights for 0%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 13:55 and lands at 17:58
• Latest: departs at 19:00 and lands at 23:03.

The flight takes about 4h 03m.

A direct flight from Guangzhou to Penang takes 4h 03m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about RM 951 to RM 4,640. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Guangzhou to Penang are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 517, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

China Southern is the only airline operating Guangzhou to Penang flights. 86% of its flights are on time.

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.

Flying via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 45m, compared to 9h 55m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG).

Penang Intl Airport (PEN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around RM 59 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Paradise
· GREEN MOTION
· Galaxy Asia Car Rental
· keddy by Europcar
· Suria Car Rental

Return flights from Guangzhou to Penang range from RM 1,028 to RM 1,602, with an average of RM 1,303 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 1,028 counts as a good deal.