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Flight deals from Medan Kuala Namu to Penang

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Medan Kuala Namu Airport to Penang Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from Rs14,846. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
George Town.Rs6,826 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep.One-way flight with Indonesia AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with Indonesia AirAsia departs from Medan Kuala Namu on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Penang.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs6,826, select.
George Town.Rs6,940 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug.One-way flight with Indonesia AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with Indonesia AirAsia departs from Medan Kuala Namu on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Penang.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs6,940, select.
George Town.Rs8,226 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul.One-way flight with Indonesia AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with Indonesia AirAsia departs from Medan Kuala Namu on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Penang.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs8,226, select.
George Town.Rs8,583 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct.One-way flight with Indonesia AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with Indonesia AirAsia departs from Medan Kuala Namu on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Penang.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs8,583, select.
George Town.Rs9,755 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Jan.One-way flight with Indonesia AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with Indonesia AirAsia departs from Medan Kuala Namu on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Penang.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs9,755, select.
George Town.Rs10,090 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Jun.One-way flight with Indonesia AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with Indonesia AirAsia departs from Medan Kuala Namu on Tue, 29 Jun, arriving in Penang.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs10,090, select.
George Town.Rs11,326 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Nov.One-way flight with Indonesia AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with Indonesia AirAsia departs from Medan Kuala Namu on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Penang.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs11,326, select.
George Town.Rs12,448 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Dec.One-way flight with Indonesia AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with Indonesia AirAsia departs from Medan Kuala Namu on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in Penang.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs12,448, select.
George Town.Rs15,004 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Feb.One-way flight with Indonesia AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with Indonesia AirAsia departs from Medan Kuala Namu on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Penang.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs15,004, select.
George Town.Rs15,115 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 May.One-way flight with Indonesia AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with Indonesia AirAsia departs from Medan Kuala Namu on Mon, 3 May, arriving in Penang.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs15,115, select.
George Town.Rs15,153 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Apr.One-way flight with Indonesia AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with Indonesia AirAsia departs from Medan Kuala Namu on Wed, 21 Apr, arriving in Penang.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs15,153, select.
George Town.Rs15,633 per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Mar.One-way flight with Indonesia AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with Indonesia AirAsia departs from Medan Kuala Namu on Sun, 14 Mar, arriving in Penang.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs15,633, select.
George Town.Rs41,167 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Jul.One-way flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Medan Kuala Namu on Wed, 14 Jul, arriving in Penang.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs41,167, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Medan Kuala Namu to Penang

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Medan Kuala Namu to Penang flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jul
from Rs8,226
Aug
from Rs6,940
Sep
from Rs6,826
Oct
from Rs8,583
Nov
from Rs11,326
Dec
from Rs12,448
Jan
from Rs9,755
Feb
from Rs15,004
Mar
from Rs15,633
Apr
from Rs15,153
May
from Rs15,115
Jun
from Rs10,090

Direct flights from Medan Kuala Namu to Penang

Medan Kuala Namu to Penang: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Medan Kuala Namu to George Town below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Penang.

Penang

15km from central George Town
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from Rs6,826
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Medan to George Town: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs6,826
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time50 mins
Most popular airlineIndonesia AirAsia
Average flights per week52

Finding cheap flights from Medan Kuala Namu to Penang: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Medan Kuala Namu to Penang is Rs14,259. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
50 minutes is the average flight time from Medan Kuala Namu to Penang.
Indonesia AirAsia, LionAir Indonesia and BatikAir Malaysia fly direct from Medan Kuala Namu to Penang.
As of July 2026, there are 52 flights per week flying from Medan Kuala Namu to Penang.
The cheapest month to fly from Medan Kuala Namu to Penang is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Medan Kuala Namu Airport to Penang Airport on Friday, 7 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 50 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Penang but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to George Town is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Indonesia AirAsia offers the cheapest flight tickets to Penang.

Travelling from Medan Kuala Namu Airport (KNO) to Penang Airport (PEN): what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from Medan Kuala Namu Airport to Penang Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 50 minutes.

  • The timezone in George Town is UTC+8, which is one hour ahead of Medan.

  • There are 57 Medan Kuala Namu Airport to Penang Airport flights every week.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your KNO to PEN flight.

  • You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.

  • With direct flights from Medan Kuala Namu Airport to Penang Airport available from numerous airlines, getting to George Town (and then other destinations in Malaysia) is a snap. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:

  • Indonesia AirAsia is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.

  • Indonesia AirAsia is the most punctual carrier operating KNO to PEN flights. An exceptional 82.08% of its services on this route arrive as planned.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Medan Kuala Namu Airport to Penang Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between KNO and PEN:

    • Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    • Singapore Changi Airport

    • Soekarno-Hatta Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Medan Kuala Namu Airport (KNO) to Penang Airport (PEN)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Medan Kuala Namu Airport to Penang Airport flight is Rs6,826. A return ticket right now is Rs14,259. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.

  • Book 11 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from KNO to PEN.

  • April is the cheapest month for flights from Medan Kuala Namu Airport to Penang Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.

  • Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from KNO to PEN by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Medan Kuala Namu Airport to Penang Airport.

Handy information about Medan Kuala Namu Airport (KNO)

  • When it comes to Medan Kuala Namu Airport's on-time performance, 70% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.

  • Central Medan to Medan Kuala Namu Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.

  • The trip on public transport will take about 40 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from Medan Kuala Namu Airport to Penang Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to KNO:

Arriving at Penang Airport (PEN)

When to fly to Penang Airport (PEN)

  • April is the busiest month for flights from Medan Kuala Namu Airport to Penang Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to George Town in March.

  • The warmest month in George Town is March, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Medan Kuala Namu Airport to Penang Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • January sees average temperatures of between 23ºC and 31ºC. Look for cheap tickets from KNO to PEN sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of Malaysia

  • You've visited George Town, now it's time to explore other parts of Malaysia. Travel about 225 kilometres east to Kota Bharu to check off its top sights. From Istana Negeri Kelantan to Museum Of Islamic Culture and Siti Khadijah Market, your itinerary will be busy.

  • Around 290 kilometres south-east of George Town, Kuala Lumpur is another essential stop in Malaysia. Experience major highlights starting with Petronas Twin Towers, Sky Terrace KL Tower and Warisan Merdeka Tower.

Plan the rest of your trip from Medan to George Town

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.