Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Medan to Penang?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Medan and Penang takes around 0.83 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Medan and Penang?

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The flight distance between Medan and Penang is 241 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Medan and Penang?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Medan and Penang. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Lion Air, Indonesia AirAsia.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Medan?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Medan and Kuala Lumpur, Denpasar, Jakarta, Singapore, Bangkok, London, Phuket City, Johor Bahru, Gunungsitoli, Surabaya, Langkawi, Yogyakarta, Labuan Bajo, Banda Aceh, Melbourne, Batam, Hanoi, Manila, Krabi, Gold Coast.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Penang?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Penang and Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Bangkok, London, Johor Bahru, Langkawi, Jakarta, Phuket Province, Phuket City, Bali, Denpasar, Chiang Mai, Ho Chi Minh City, Perth, Hong Kong, Kota Kinabalu, Krabi, Manila, Sydney, Sandakan.

Question 6

What airports are near Medan?

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The main airport in Medan is Soewondo Air Force Base. It is also served by Kualanamu International, Silangit International.

Question 7

What airports are near Penang?

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The main airport in Penang is Penang International. It is also served by Penang International, Hat Yai International, Sultan Abdul Halim, Sultan Azlan Shah.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Medan and Penang?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Medan and Penang with Indonesia AirAsia, AirAsia, Lion Air, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines.

Question 9

When’s the best time to travel between Medan and Penang?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Medan and Penang, 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.

Question 10

What flights operate between Medan and Penang?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Medan and Penang, 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.

Question 11

How many airports are there near Medan?

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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

Question 12

How many airports are there near Penang?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Penang. The main one is Penang International and other nearby airports include Penang International, Hat Yai International, Sultan Abdul Halim, Sultan Azlan Shah.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Medan and Penang depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Medan, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Medan and Penang arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Penang, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between Medan and Penang depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Medan, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Medan and Penang arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Penang, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£25
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£43
Cheapest round-trip	£54
Nonstop flights in August	£23 – £59
Most popular airline	Indonesia AirAsia

Transport Option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Best for
Airport taxi (coupon system)	30-50 min	fixed coupon fare by zone; MYR 45–75 (~USD 10–17)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	convenience with fixed pricing
Grab (ride-hailing)	30-50 min	varies by demand; MYR 25–50 (~USD 5–11)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based door-to-door service
Rapid Penang Bus 401E	45-75 min	flat fare; MYR 2.70 (~USD 0.60)	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Private airport transfer	30-50 min	pre-booked; MYR 80–150 (~USD 18–33)	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups or premium service
Rental car	30-50 min	per day; MYR 100–250 (~USD 22–55)	on-demand during office hours (traffic dependent)	exploring the island freely

Airline	Mon 03.08	Tue 04.08	Wed 05.08	Thu 06.08	Fri 07.08	Sat 08.08	Sun 09.08
Indonesia AirAsia	3	3	3	3	3	3	3
Lion Air	3	3	3	3	3	3	3
Weekly flights: 42 total	Daily flights: 6 average	Most flights: Monday 3 flights

Airline	Mon 10.08	Tue 11.08	Wed 12.08	Thu 13.08	Fri 14.08	Sat 15.08	Sun 16.08
Indonesia AirAsia	3	3	3	3	3	3	3
Lion Air	3	3	3	3	3	3	3
Weekly flights: 42 total	Daily flights: 6 average	Most flights: Monday 3 flights

Airline	Mon 17.08	Tue 18.08	Wed 19.08	Thu 20.08	Fri 21.08	Sat 22.08	Sun 23.08
Indonesia AirAsia	3	3	3	3	3	3	3
Lion Air	3	3	3	3	3	3	3
Weekly flights: 42 total	Daily flights: 6 average	Most flights: Monday 3 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Indonesia AirAsia	AWQ	QZ	No
AirAsia	AXM	AK	No
Lion Air	LNI	JT	Yes
Batik Air Malaysia	MXD	OD	No
Malaysia Airlines	MAS	MH	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	29°C	24°C
February	30°C	24°C
March	30°C	25°C
April	30°C	25°C
May	30°C	25°C
June	30°C	25°C
July	30°C	25°C
August	30°C	25°C
September	30°C	25°C
October	30°C	25°C
November	29°C	24°C
December	29°C	24°C

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