Flights from Penang (PEN) to Guangzhou (CAN)

In-flight Dining
You will be served complimentary meals and snacks on both the Penang–Singapore and Singapore–Guangzhou sectors, with menus designed to reflect regional flavours and seasonal ingredients.

Special Meals
We offer a range of special meals that can be pre-ordered to suit different dietary needs. Please place your request through Manage Booking or your travel agent before departure so we can prepare it for your flight.

Book the Cook
On this route, you can access our Book the Cook service in eligible premium cabins from Singapore, allowing you to pre-select curated main courses and enjoy more choice during your journey.

Beverage Service
A selection of hot and cold drinks, including juices, soft drinks, tea, and coffee, is available on board. You can also enjoy our signature Singapore Sling during your flight.

For journeys between Penang and Guangzhou, the weight concept applies. Checked baggage allowances are as follows: Economy Class passengers may check in 25kg on Lite and Value fares, and 30kg on Standard and Flexi fares. Premium Economy Class has a 35kg allowance, Business Class 40kg, and Suites or First Class 50kg. Each checked bag must not exceed 32kg. For cabin baggage, Economy Class and Premium Economy Class passengers may bring 1 piece up to 7kg, while Suites, First Class, and Business Class passengers may bring 2 pieces, each up to 7kg. Your final allowance is shown on your e-ticket, and KrisFlyer Elite Gold and PPS Club members enjoy additional allowances.

Wi-Fi is available on Singapore Airlines flights on this route once the aircraft is above 10,000 feet. It is free and unlimited for KrisFlyer members; Economy Class and Premium Economy Class customers should add their membership number to the booking at least 1.5 hours before departure. Paid plans are available for non-members. The connection is suitable for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but it does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

On both the Penang–Singapore and Singapore–Guangzhou sectors, Economy Class seats offer a comfortable pitch of about 32 inches and up to 19 inches of seat width. Business Class provides a fully flat bed with generous personal space and direct aisle access on these services, allowing you to rest or work with ease.

On this route, both sectors offer Business Class and Economy Class. The Penang–Singapore flight is operated by the Boeing 737-8 MAX, and the onward Singapore–Guangzhou flight is operated by the Boeing 787-10, each configured with these two cabin classes.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers with a layover in Singapore. Your eligibility is based on your class of travel or your KrisFlyer and Star Alliance status, and it is determined by your flight leaving Singapore. Other options, like purchasing a day pass at a pay-per-use lounge, are also available.

At Singapore Changi Airport, longer layovers can be spent joining one of the airport s official transit tours into the city, which typically require at least 5.5 to 6 hours between flights. For shorter connections, you can enjoy airside attractions such as themed gardens, quiet rest areas, and dedicated play zones. There are also shower facilities, a swimming pool in selected terminals, and a wide choice of dining and shopping. Your time at Singapore Changi Airport is more than just a wait — it s an integral part of your journey.

At Penang International Airport, eligible Singapore Airlines passengers may be invited to use partner lounges such as those indicated on their boarding pass, subject to class of travel and frequent flyer status. Lounge access offers a quiet space to relax, enjoy light refreshments, and prepare for your flight to Singapore.

Depending on your cabin class and frequent flyer status, you may be able to access the SilverKris Lounge (First Class), SilverKris Lounge (Business Class), or KrisFlyer Gold Lounge at Singapore Changi Airport. Your lounge eligibility is shown on your boarding pass and is based on your onward flight from Singapore.

Penang follows Malaysia Time, which is UTC+8, and Guangzhou observes China Standard Time, also UTC+8. There is no daylight saving time in either location, so the time is the same in Penang and Guangzhou throughout the year.

You will need a valid passport and any required entry documents for China, such as a visa if applicable to your nationality. We recommend checking the latest entry and transit requirements with official sources or your local embassy before you travel.

For flights from Penang to Guangzhou via Singapore, we recommend arriving at Penang International Airport at least 2 to 3 hours before your scheduled departure. This allows time for check-in, security screening, and any exit formalities before boarding.

If your journey from Penang to Guangzhou is issued on a single Singapore Airlines or partner ticket, we will usually tag your checked baggage through to Guangzhou from Penang. You should still confirm the final tagged destination on your baggage receipt at check-in.

Most passengers connecting airside at Singapore Changi Airport do not require a transit visa, provided they remain within the transit area. However, requirements vary by nationality and plans to enter the city, so please check with the relevant authorities or your embassy before you travel.