Travelling from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 5 minutes.
The timezone in Medan is UTC+7, which is one hour behind Kuala Lumpur.
Each week, there are 96 Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport flights. If you want to be on board as soon as possible, opt for the 06:40 Batik Air flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 22:50 with Indonesia AirAsia.
Your KUL to KNO flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Plenty of airlines offer direct flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport. Travel nonstop to Medan with these carriers and discover this exciting part of Indonesia:
AirAsia tops the list for bookings on this route.
With an impressive 80.87% of services landing on schedule, Malaysia Airlines has the best on-time performance for KUL to KNO flights.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between KUL and KNO:
Penang International Airport
Changi International Airport
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)
Rs6,303 is the best price for a one-way Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs13,269. These fares may change depending on demand.
Score cheap tickets from KUL to KNO by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Kuala Lumpur International Airport, 58.65% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport is around 64 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 4 hours 30 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near KUL? If you're catching an early flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near KNO instead:
Go beyond Medan and discover places that don't always get the spotlight with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Kuala Namu International Airport rental car from TRAC Astra Rent A Car.
Booking your ride from Kuala Namu International Airport about one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to central Medan
Kuala Namu International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from central Medan. Driving there takes about 50 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Medan. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Medan is May, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 22ºC and 31ºC. Search for cheap tickets from KUL to KNO sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Indonesia
Medan is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Indonesia you'll want to see. Around 467 kilometres south-east of Medan, a trip to Pekanbaru will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like An-Nur Great Mosquea, Agro.Pujakusuma and Taman Bunga dan buah buahan.
If you're ready to explore another side of Indonesia, head for Percut, roughly 13 kilometres north-east of Medan. Kolam pancing mas gondrong, Tambak ikan Rumah Cinta Kita and Masjid Raya An-Nur are highlights.
