Cheap flights from Shanghai to Medan from £126
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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
Check-in for a flight from Shanghai to Medan
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| AirAsia | AXM | AK | No |
| Indonesia AirAsia | AWQ | QZ | No |
| Spring Airlines | CQH | 9C | Yes |
| Batik Air Malaysia | MXD | OD | No |
| China Eastern Airlines | CES | MU | Yes |
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 | 30°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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