Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Penang and Medan?

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The flight distance between Penang and Medan is 241 km.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Penang?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Penang and Kuala Lumpur, Kota Bharu, Singapore, Kuala Terengganu, Bangkok, Jakarta, Kuantan, Hanoi, Johor Bahru, Denpasar, Ho Chi Minh City, Bintulu, Phuket City, Langkawi, Phnom Penh, Da Nang, Yangon, Hong Kong, Semarang, Surabaya.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Medan?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Medan and Jakarta, Bandung, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Batam, Denpasar, Surabaya, Banda Aceh, Perth, Palembang, Lhokseumawe, Bangkok, Pekanbaru, Manila, Yogyakarta, Taipei, Hong Kong, Semarang, Phuket City, Langkawi.

Question 6

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 Azlan Shah, Sultan Abdul Halim.

Question 7

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 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Penang and Medan?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Penang and Medan thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Penang and Medan can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Penang and Medan?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Penang and Medan with AirAsia, Indonesia AirAsia, Lion Air, Firefly, Scoot.

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

What flights operate between Penang and Medan?

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Traveling between Penang 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.

Question 13

How many airports are there near Penang?

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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 Azlan Shah, Sultan Abdul Halim

Question 14

How many airports are there near Medan?

Accepted Answer

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 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Penang and Medan 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 Penang, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Penang and Medan 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 Medan, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 17

What time do flights between Penang and Medan 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 Penang, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do flights between Penang and Medan 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 Medan, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£21
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£39
Cheapest round-trip	£46
Nonstop flights in May	£19 – £63
Most popular airline	AirAsia

Airline	Mon 22.05	Tue 23.05	Wed 24.05	Thu 25.05	Fri 26.05	Sat 27.05	Sun 28.05
Indonesia AirAsia	1	3	3	3	2	3	2
Lion Air	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
AirAsia	1	2	1	2	1	2	1
Firefly	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

Airline	Mon 29.05	Tue 30.05	Wed 31.05	Thu 01.06	Fri 02.06	Sat 03.06	Sun 04.06
Indonesia AirAsia	2	3	3	3	2	3	2
Lion Air	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
AirAsia	1	2	1	2	1	2	1
Firefly	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

Airline	Mon 05.06	Tue 06.06	Wed 07.06	Thu 08.06	Fri 09.06	Sat 10.06	Sun 11.06
Indonesia AirAsia	2	3	3	3	2	3	2
Lion Air	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
AirAsia	1	2	1	2	1	2	1
Firefly	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

Airline	Mon 12.06	Tue 13.06	Wed 14.06	Thu 15.06	Fri 16.06	Sat 17.06	Sun 18.06
Indonesia AirAsia	2	3	3	3	2	3	2
Lion Air	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
AirAsia	1	2	1	2	1	2	1
Firefly	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

Cheap flights from Penang, Malaysia to Medan, Indonesia

Flights starting at £19. Choose between AirAsia, Indonesia AirAsia, or Lion Air to find the best price.

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Visa requirements	Electronic visitor visa
Forms and documents	Mandatory proof of COVID-19 vaccination for Indonesia Mandatory electronic customs declaration Mandatory SATUSEHAT App

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Additional information	Masks are mandatory in public transportation Health screening on arrival

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
AirAsia	AXM	AK	No	0 0
Indonesia AirAsia	AWQ	QZ	No	0 0
Lion Air	LNI	JT	Yes	0 0
Firefly	FFM	FY	No	No
Scoot	TGW	TR	Yes	No