Flying from Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport (BTJ) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 10 minutes.
Medan's timezone is UTC+7, which is the same as Banda Aceh.
Choose from six weekly Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport flights. The 07:00 departure with Lion Air is the earliest you can take. Lion Air operates the last service of the day at 14:25.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your BTJ to KNO flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Getting to Medan (and then seeing more of Indonesia!) is easy with Lion Air. This popular carrier has direct flights from Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Lion Air on this route.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BTJ and KNO:
Penang International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport (BTJ) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport flight is Rs18,003. A return ticket is currently Rs37,274. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from BTJ to KNO by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BTJ to KNO.
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Handy information about Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport (BTJ)
When it comes to Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport's on-time performance, 70.85% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Banda Aceh. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Searching for a hotel to stay in before your flight from Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport? Consider Super OYO Capital O 1630 Hotel Syariah Ring Road. Catch some z's here before making your way to BTJ.
Arriving at Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)
Book a hotel near KNO if you're taking a late Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Venture beyond Medan and discover places that aren't found in every travel guide with your own wheels. You can grab a Kuala Namu International Airport rental car from TRAC Astra Rent A Car.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Kuala Namu International Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to central Medan
From Kuala Namu International Airport, Medan is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Medan. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport for May if you want to go to Medan during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from BTJ to KNO in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC and 31ºC on average.
Explore more of Indonesia
Medan is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Indonesia waiting to be discovered. Around 467 kilometres south-east of Medan, a trip to Pekanbaru will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like An-Nur Great Mosquea, Agro.Pujakusuma and Taman Bunga dan buah buahan.
Around 13 kilometres north-east of Medan, Percut is another essential stop in Indonesia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Kolam pancing mas gondrong, Tambak ikan Rumah Cinta Kita and Masjid Raya An-Nur.
