Cheap flights from Medan to Padang from £57

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Sat, May 2
Medan KNOPadang PDG
£57
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Wed, Apr 29
Medan KNOPadang PDG
£59
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Tue, Apr 28
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Thu, Apr 30
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Mon, Apr 27
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Sat, May 2
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Tue, Apr 28 – Thu, Apr 30
Medan KNOPadang PDG
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Mon, Apr 27 – Thu, Apr 30
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Wed, Apr 29 – Sun, May 3
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£122
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How much do flights to Padang cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£57

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£106

Cheapest round-trip

£111

Average round-trip

£121

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Padang airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: airport bus and public minibus (angkot).

Padang is served by Minangkabau International Airport (PDG), located approximately 23 km north of the city center. This modern airport offers several airport transfers to city center options for travelers arriving in West Sumatra's capital. Transport choices include taxis, ride-hailing services, airport buses, and public minibuses. Journey times typically range from 30 to 50 minutes depending on traffic conditions and your final destination within the city.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

30-45 min

Rp 150,000-Rp 200,000 (fixed fare to city center (approx. USD 9–12))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

30-45 min

Rp 80,000-Rp 130,000 (app-based pricing (approx. USD 5–8))

on-demand (traffic dependent)

budget door-to-door

30-45 min

Rp 75,000-Rp 120,000 (app-based pricing (approx. USD 5–7))

on-demand (traffic dependent)

affordable and flexible

40-60 min

Rp 25,000-Rp 30,000 (fixed fare (approx. USD 1.50–2))

every 60–90 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

50-75 min

Rp 10,000-Rp 15,000 (multiple transfers may be needed (approx. USD 0.60–1))

irregular, daytime only (traffic dependent)

local experience

30-45 min

Rp 250,000-Rp 400,000 (pre-booked service (approx. USD 15–25))

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

comfort and reliability

30-45 min

Rp 300,000-Rp 500,000 (per day rate (approx. USD 18–31))

on-demand (traffic dependent)

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Notes:

  • Prices in IDR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Ride-hailing apps (Grab, Gojek) require Indonesian phone number or international roaming for booking.
  • DAMRI bus operates on limited schedules; confirm departure times at the airport counter.
  • Angkot routes may require transfers and are best suited for travelers familiar with local transport.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Padang

Depart from
Kualanamu International
Arrive to
Minangkabau International
Average flights per week
279
Flight distance
517 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Medan to Padang in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 06.04Tue 07.04Wed 08.04Thu 09.04Fri 10.04Sat 11.04Sun 12.04
Super Air Jet
1---11111
Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 13.04Tue 14.04Wed 15.04Thu 16.04Fri 17.04Sat 18.04Sun 19.04
Super Air Jet
---1---1---11
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 20.04Tue 21.04Wed 22.04Thu 23.04Fri 24.04Sat 25.04Sun 26.04
Super Air Jet
1---------11---
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 27.04Tue 28.04Wed 29.04Thu 30.04Fri 01.05Sat 02.05Sun 03.05
Super Air Jet
111111---
Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Medan to Padang

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Lion AirLNIJTYes
Super Air JetSJVIUYes
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Garuda IndonesiaGIAGAYes
Indonesia AirAsiaAWQQZNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Padang

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January27°C21°C
February28°C21°C
March28°C21°C
April28°C22°C
May29°C22°C
June28°C22°C
July28°C21°C
August28°C21°C
September27°C21°C
October27°C21°C
November27°C21°C
December27°C21°C
Hottest Month
29°C
May
Coldest month
21°C
January
Sunny days
147
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Apr
87%
29°C22°C
18 Apr
87%
29°C23°C
Sunday
12 Apr
89%
29°C22°C
19 Apr
88%
28°C24°C
Monday
13 Apr
89%
30°C22°C
20 Apr
87%
29°C23°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
84%
29°C22°C
21 Apr
78%
29°C23°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
85%
28°C22°C
22 Apr
89%
29°C23°C
Thursday
16 Apr
89%
30°C23°C
23 Apr
79%
29°C23°C
Friday
17 Apr
82%
29°C23°C
24 Apr
88%
27°C22°C
The distance between Medan and Padang is 517 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Lion Air, Super Air Jet, AirAsia, Garuda Indonesia, and Indonesia AirAsia. Medan and Padang have 279 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Medan to Padang?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Medan and Padang takes around 1.3 hours.
What is the flight distance between Medan and Padang?
The flight distance between Medan and Padang is 517 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Medan and Padang?
Several carriers operate flights between Medan and Padang. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Super Air Jet.
What are the most popular routes to and from Medan?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Medan and Kuala Lumpur, Denpasar, Jakarta, Singapore, Bangkok, London, Penang, Phuket City, Johor Bahru, Gunungsitoli, Surabaya, Langkawi, Yogyakarta, Labuan Bajo, Banda Aceh, Melbourne, Batam, Hanoi, Manila, Krabi.
What are the most popular routes to and from Padang?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Padang and Bali, London, Denpasar, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Singapore, Phuket Province, Perth, Sydney, Bangkok, Phuket City, Batam, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong, Auckland, Praya, Lombok, Hanoi, Johor Bahru, Da Nang, Java.
What airports are near Medan?
The main airport in Medan is Soewondo Air Force Base. It is also served by Kualanamu International, Silangit International.
What airports are near Padang?
The main airport in Padang is Minangkabau International. It is also served by Minangkabau International, Depati Parbo.
Which airlines fly between Medan and Padang?
Currently, you can fly between Medan and Padang with Lion Air, Super Air Jet, AirAsia, Garuda Indonesia, Indonesia AirAsia.
When’s the best time to travel between Medan and Padang?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Medan and Padang, 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.
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