Cheap flights from Kuching to Medan from £126

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Thu, May 28
Kuching KCHMedan KNO
£126
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Tue, May 26
Kuching KCHMedan KNO
£133
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Wed, May 27
Kuching KCHMedan KNO
£133
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Fri, May 29
Kuching KCHMedan KNO
£133
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Thu, May 28
Kuching KCHMedan KNO
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Tue, May 26
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Thu, May 28 – Sun, May 31
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£235
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Fri, May 29 – Sun, May 31
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£241
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Thu, May 28 – Sun, May 31
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Wed, May 27 – Sun, May 31
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How much do flights to Medan cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£126

Cheapest round-trip

£235

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

AirAsia

Getting from Medan's airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: DAMRI airport bus and angkot minibuses.

Medan is served by Kualanamu International Airport (KNO), located approximately 39 km southeast of the city center. As the main gateway to North Sumatra, the airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including the dedicated Airport Railink train, DAMRI buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times vary significantly depending on traffic conditions, particularly during peak hours when congestion on the main roads can extend travel times considerably.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

30-45 min

IDR 100,000–150,000 (~USD 6–9)

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

avoiding traffic congestion

60-90 min

IDR 20,000–30,000 (~USD 1–2)

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

45-90 min

IDR 200,000–350,000 (~USD 12–22); metered

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

45-90 min

IDR 150,000–300,000 (~USD 9–19); surge pricing applies

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

45-90 min

IDR 300,000–500,000 (~USD 19–31); pre-booked

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

45-90 min

IDR 400,000–800,000 (~USD 25–50) per day

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

Notes:

  • Prices in IDR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The Airport Railink train is the most reliable option for avoiding traffic delays on the busy Medan-Kualanamu corridor.
  • Ride-hailing pickup points are located at designated areas outside the terminal; follow airport signage.
  • Traffic congestion can significantly extend journey times, especially during morning and evening rush hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Medan

Depart from
Kuching International
Arrive to
Kualanamu International
Average flights per week
319
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Kuching to Medan

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Indonesia AirAsiaAWQQZNo
Batik Air MalaysiaMXDODNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
ScootTGWTRNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Medan

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January29°C22°C
February30°C23°C
March31°C23°C
April31°C23°C
May31°C24°C
June31°C23°C
July31°C23°C
August30°C23°C
September30°C23°C
October30°C23°C
November29°C23°C
December29°C23°C
Hottest Month
31°C
May
Coldest month
22°C
January
Sunny days
120
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
16 May
99%
24°C23°C
23 May
73%
33°C24°C
Sunday
17 May
72%
30°C22°C
24 May
82%
27°C23°C
Monday
18 May
87%
30°C23°C
25 May
78%
33°C23°C
Tuesday
19 May
85%
32°C24°C
26 May
83%
32°C22°C
Wednesday
20 May
89%
32°C24°C
27 May
76%
32°C23°C
Thursday
21 May
32°C23°C
28 May
87%
33°C23°C
Friday
22 May
30°C24°C
29 May
69%
33°C23°C
The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Indonesia AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines, and Scoot. Kuching and Medan have 319 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Kuching?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kuching and Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Kota Kinabalu, Tawau, Manila, Jakarta, Miri, Java, Penang, Johor Bahru, Bintulu, Gunung Mulu National Park, Taipei, Denpasar, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Sibu, Shenzhen, Sandakan, Borneo.
What are the most popular routes to and from Medan?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Medan and Kuala Lumpur, London, Singapore, Denpasar, Jakarta, Bangkok, Labuan Bajo, Penang, Surabaya, Padang, Manila, Praya, Lombok, Johor Bahru, Yogyakarta, Puerto Princesa, Tokyo, Batam, Langkawi, Hong Kong, New Delhi.
What airports are near Kuching?
The main airport in Kuching is Kuching International. It is also served by Kuching International.
What airports are near Medan?
The main airport in Medan is Soewondo Air Force Base. It is also served by Kualanamu International, Silangit International.
Which airlines fly between Kuching and Medan?
Currently, you can fly between Kuching and Medan with AirAsia, Indonesia AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines, Scoot.
When’s the best time to travel between Kuching and Medan?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kuching and Medan, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Kuching and Medan?
Traveling between Kuching and Medan, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Kuching?
There are a number of airports in and around Kuching. The main one is Kuching International and other nearby airports include Kuching International
How many airports are there near Medan?
There are a number of airports in and around Medan. The main one is Soewondo Air Force Base and other nearby airports include Kualanamu International, Silangit International.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kuching and Medan depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kuching and Medan arrive?
What time do flights between Kuching and Medan depart?
What time do flights between Kuching and Medan arrive?

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