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How much do flights to Medan cost?
Getting from Medan's airport to the city center
Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: DAMRI airport bus and angkot minibuses.
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
30-45 min | Rp 100,000 – Rp 150,000; IDR 100,000–150,000 (~USD 6–9) | every 30–60 min (traffic dependent) | avoiding traffic congestion | |
60-90 min | Rp 20,000 – Rp 30,000; IDR 20,000–30,000 (~USD 1–2) | every 30–60 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers | |
45-90 min | Rp 200,000 – Rp 350,000; IDR 200,000–350,000 (~USD 12–22); metered | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door convenience | |
45-90 min | Rp 150,000 – Rp 300,000; IDR 150,000–300,000 (~USD 9–19); surge pricing applies | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | app-based booking | |
45-90 min | Rp 300,000 – Rp 500,000; IDR 300,000–500,000 (~USD 19–31); pre-booked | pre-booked (traffic dependent) | groups and families | |
45-90 min | Rp 400,000 – Rp 800,000; 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
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Penang to Medan in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 02.11 | Tue 03.11 | Wed 04.11 | Thu 05.11 | Fri 06.11 | Sat 07.11 | Sun 08.11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| Weekly flights: 42 total | Daily flights: 6 average | Most flights: Monday 3 flights |
| Airline | Mon 09.11 | Tue 10.11 | Wed 11.11 | Thu 12.11 | Fri 13.11 | Sat 14.11 | Sun 15.11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| Weekly flights: 42 total | Daily flights: 6 average | Most flights: Monday 3 flights |
| Airline | Mon 16.11 | Tue 17.11 | Wed 18.11 | Thu 19.11 | Fri 20.11 | Sat 21.11 | Sun 22.11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| Weekly flights: 42 total | Daily flights: 6 average | Most flights: Monday 3 flights |
| Airline | Mon 23.11 | Tue 24.11 | Wed 25.11 | Thu 26.11 | Fri 27.11 | Sat 28.11 | Sun 29.11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| Weekly flights: 42 total | Daily flights: 6 average | Most flights: Monday 3 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Penang to Medan
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| AirAsia | AXM | AK | No |
| Indonesia AirAsia | AWQ | QZ | No |
| Lion Air | LNI | JT | Yes |
| Batik Air Malaysia | MXD | OD | No |
| Firefly | FFM | FY | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Medan
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 29°C | 22°C |
| February | 30°C | 23°C |
| March | 31°C | 23°C |
| April | 31°C | 23°C |
| May | 31°C | 24°C |
| June | 31°C | 23°C |
| July | 31°C | 23°C |
| August | 31°C | 23°C |
| September | 30°C | 23°C |
| October | 30°C | 23°C |
| November | 29°C | 23°C |
| December | 29°C | 23°C |
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