Juneyao Airlines Flights to Penang Malaysia
Starting 31 May 2024, Shanghai-based Juneyao Airlines will fly to Penang, making it the first direct service between the two destinations. The introduction of the new route coincides with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Malaysia.
In December 2023, Malaysia and China established a mutual visa-free agreement that allows citizens of both countries visa-free entry — 15 days for Malaysians visiting China and 30 days for Chinese visiting Malaysia. The visa-free agreement runs until the end of November 2024.
According to the Huang Pu Shanghai government website, Juneyao Airlines schedules four weekly flights departing Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Flight time is five hours and 30 minutes using a 180-seat Airbus A320.
Juneyao Airlines Flight Schedule to Penang and Shanghai
- Flight HO1365 will depart Shang Hai Pu Dong International Airport (PVG) at 1730 and arrive in Penang (PEN) at 2300.
- Flight HO1365 will depart Penang (PEN) at 0005 and arrive in Shanghai (PVG) at 0525 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday).
For more information, please visit the official Juneyao Airlines Website.
Additional Flight Information for Juneyao Airlines
- Shanghai Juneyao Group, a connecting partner of the global Star Alliance, owns Juneyao Airlines.
- In March 2024, the airline confirmed an increase in flights from Shanghai to Bangkok in Thailand and Singapore.
- On the Shanghai Pu Dong to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi route, the airline will double its flights from one to two daily.
- Juneyao Airlines also flies to Singapore on a twice-daily schedule.
Conclusion
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With the news of Juneyao Airlines flights to Penang, Malaysia, the island hopes to see an increase in tourists from China, namely the Free Independant Travellers (FIT) segment, which is now a massive trend among younger Chinese travellers.
