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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Ho Chi Minh City to Penang:

• Earliest: departs at 1:30 pm and lands at 3:15 pm
• Latest: departs at 1:30 pm and lands at 3:15 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 45m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Penang.

A nonstop flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Penang takes 1h 45m, covering 579 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Penang range from $136 to $198, with an average of $173 over the past 12 months. Anything below $136 counts as a good deal.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $173 round-trip, compared to $232 via a layover through Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

AirAsia is the only airline operating Ho Chi Minh City to Penang flights. 74% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $21–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by AirAsia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Ho Chi Minh City to Penang flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Ho Chi Minh City to Penang are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $82, which is 6% below the typical average for this route.

Penang Intl Airport (PEN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Penang usually depart from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) and arrive at Penang Intl (PEN).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route.

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 Ho Chi Minh City to Penang route, 26% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 33m.

Connecting flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Penang most commonly pass through:

• Singapore Changi (SIN) - 57% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) - 43% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Penang. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $144 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $194, a difference of $50.

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 AirAsia operates flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Penang.

Flying via Singapore Changi (SIN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 25m, compared with 6h 30m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

Penang is 1 hour ahead of Ho Chi Minh City (Malaysia Time vs Indochina Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

• AirAsia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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