Flying from Penang Airport (PEN) to Medan Kuala Namu Airport (KNO): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Penang Airport to Medan Kuala Namu Airport is 55 minutes.
Medan's timezone is UTC+7, which makes Medan one hour behind George Town.
Pack your bags and choose from 57 weekly Penang Airport to Medan Kuala Namu Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to catch your PEN to KNO flight.
During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Penang Airport to Medan Kuala Namu Airport. When you're ready to start your Medan adventure, let one of these carriers take you to this memorable corner of Indonesia:
Most travellers choose to fly with Indonesia AirAsia on this route.
With 79.25% of its services landing as planned, Indonesia AirAsia is the most punctual carrier offering PEN to KNO flights.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Penang Airport to Medan Kuala Namu Airport. Here are the top stopovers between PEN and KNO:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Soekarno-Hatta Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Penang Airport (PEN) to Medan Kuala Namu Airport (KNO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Penang Airport to Medan Kuala Namu Airport flight is Rs6,918. A return ticket is currently Rs13,156. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from PEN to KNO. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Penang Airport to Medan Kuala Namu Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Penang Airport (PEN)
68% of flights that leave from Penang Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central George Town to Penang Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The trip when using public transport will take about 55 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near PEN? If you've booked an early flight from Penang Airport to Medan Kuala Namu Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Medan Kuala Namu Airport (KNO)
Reserve a hotel close to KNO if you're taking a late Penang Airport to Medan Kuala Namu Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Venture beyond Medan and check out places that aren't on most itineraries with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Medan Kuala Namu Airport rental car from TRAC Astra Rent A Car.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Medan Kuala Namu Airport around one week before you travel.
When to fly to Medan Kuala Namu Airport (KNO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Penang Airport to Medan Kuala Namu Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Medan in March.
The warmest month in Medan is May, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Penang Airport to Medan Kuala Namu Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from PEN to KNO in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC and 31ºC on average.
Explore more of Indonesia
Pekanbaru is just one of the many cities in Indonesia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Medan. Around 467 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Pekanbaru Great Mosque, Pasar Wisata Kuliner and Masjid Baiturrahman.



