Cheap flights from Vientiane to Medan from £159

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1 stop
Sat, May 23
Vientiane VTEMedan KNO
£159
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Sat, May 23
Vientiane VTEMedan KNO
£162
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Thu, May 21
Vientiane VTEMedan KNO
£173
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Thu, May 21
Vientiane VTEMedan KNO
£196
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Sat, May 23 – Thu, May 28
Vientiane VTEMedan KNO
£288
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Sat, May 23 – Thu, May 28
Vientiane VTEMedan KNO
£295
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Sat, May 23 – Tue, May 26
Vientiane VTEMedan KNO
£295
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Sat, May 23 – Tue, May 26
Vientiane VTEMedan KNO
£296
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Sat, May 23 – Tue, May 26
Vientiane VTEMedan KNO
£299
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Thu, May 21 – Tue, May 26
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£308
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How much do flights to Medan cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£159

Cheapest round-trip

£288

Average round-trip

£339

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

AirAsia

Getting from Medan's airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: DAMRI airport bus and angkot minibuses.

Medan is served by Kualanamu International Airport (KNO), located approximately 39 km southeast of the city center. As the main gateway to North Sumatra, the airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including the dedicated Airport Railink train, DAMRI buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times vary significantly depending on traffic conditions, particularly during peak hours when congestion on the main roads can extend travel times considerably.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

30-45 min

IDR 100,000–150,000 (~USD 6–9)

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

avoiding traffic congestion

60-90 min

IDR 20,000–30,000 (~USD 1–2)

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

45-90 min

IDR 200,000–350,000 (~USD 12–22); metered

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

45-90 min

IDR 150,000–300,000 (~USD 9–19); surge pricing applies

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

45-90 min

IDR 300,000–500,000 (~USD 19–31); pre-booked

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

45-90 min

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

Depart from
Wattay International
Arrive to
Kualanamu International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Vientiane to Medan

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Indonesia AirAsiaAWQQZNo
Thai AirAsiaAIQFDNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
Lao AirlinesLAOQVYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Medan

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January29°C22°C
February30°C23°C
March31°C23°C
April31°C23°C
May31°C24°C
June31°C23°C
July31°C23°C
August30°C23°C
September30°C23°C
October30°C23°C
November29°C23°C
December29°C23°C
Hottest Month
31°C
May
Coldest month
22°C
January
Sunny days
120
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
16 May
99%
24°C23°C
23 May
73%
33°C24°C
Sunday
17 May
72%
30°C22°C
24 May
82%
27°C23°C
Monday
18 May
87%
30°C23°C
25 May
78%
33°C23°C
Tuesday
19 May
85%
32°C24°C
26 May
83%
32°C22°C
Wednesday
20 May
89%
32°C24°C
27 May
76%
32°C23°C
Thursday
21 May
32°C23°C
28 May
87%
33°C23°C
Friday
22 May
30°C24°C
29 May
69%
33°C23°C
The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Indonesia AirAsia, Thai AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, and Lao Airlines. Vientiane and Medan have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Vientiane?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Vientiane and Bangkok, Pakse, Ho Chi Minh City, Luang Prabang, Hanoi, Phuket City, Siem Reap, Chiang Mai, Phuket Province, Manchester, London, Minneapolis, Seoul, Manila, Bali, Kuala Lumpur, Krabi, Singapore, Da Nang, Phnom Penh.
What are the most popular routes to and from Medan?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Medan and Kuala Lumpur, London, Singapore, Denpasar, Jakarta, Bangkok, Labuan Bajo, Penang, Surabaya, Padang, Manila, Praya, Lombok, Johor Bahru, Yogyakarta, Puerto Princesa, Tokyo, Batam, Langkawi, Hong Kong, New Delhi.
What airports are near Vientiane?
The main airport in Vientiane is Wattay International. It is also served by Wattay International, Udon Thani International, Khon Kaen, Sakon Nakhon, Loei.
What airports are near Medan?
The main airport in Medan is Soewondo Air Force Base. It is also served by Kualanamu International, Silangit International.
Which airlines fly between Vientiane and Medan?
Currently, you can fly between Vientiane and Medan with AirAsia, Indonesia AirAsia, Thai AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Lao Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Vientiane and Medan?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Vientiane 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.
What flights operate between Vientiane and Medan?
Traveling between Vientiane 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.
How many airports are there near Vientiane?
There are a number of airports in and around Vientiane. The main one is Wattay International and other nearby airports include Wattay International, Udon Thani International, Khon Kaen, Sakon Nakhon, Loei
How many airports are there near Medan?
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.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Vientiane and Medan depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Vientiane and Medan arrive?
What time do flights between Vientiane and Medan depart?
What time do flights between Vientiane and Medan arrive?

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