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Washington, D.C. IADMedan KNO
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How much do flights to Medan cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£478

Cheapest round-trip

£919

Average round-trip

£1,057

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Etihad Airways

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

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

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

Check-in for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Medan

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Indonesia AirAsiaAWQQZNo
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No

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
August31°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
124
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
12 Sep
77%
28°C23°C
19 Sep
89%
32°C23°C
Sunday
13 Sep
89%
31°C24°C
20 Sep
90%
33°C24°C
Monday
14 Sep
92%
30°C23°C
21 Sep
88%
30°C24°C
Tuesday
15 Sep
83%
31°C23°C
22 Sep
84%
32°C24°C
Wednesday
16 Sep
90%
30°C23°C
23 Sep
71%
30°C24°C
Thursday
17 Sep
78%
32°C23°C
24 Sep
33%
30°C23°C
Friday
18 Sep
90%
29°C23°C
25 Sep
29%
27°C23°C
Travelers usually depart from Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, or Ronald Reagan Washington National when they travel from Washington, D.C. to Medan. The most popular airlines for this route are Etihad Airways, AirAsia, Indonesia AirAsia, Frontier Airlines, and JetBlue Airways. Washington, D.C. and Medan have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Washington, D.C.?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Washington, D.C. and London, Orlando, Atlanta, Edinburgh, Los Angeles, Tampa, Mexico City, Miami, San Salvador, San Juan, Dallas, Istanbul, Denver, New Delhi, Guadalajara, Fort Lauderdale, Kathmandu, Manchester, Paris, Toronto.

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.

Which airports are there in Washington, D.C.?

Washington, D.C. is mainly served by Washington Dulles International. But there are other airports nearby, including Baltimore–Washington International, Ronald Reagan Washington National.

What airports are near Washington, D.C.?

The main airport in Washington, D.C. is Washington Dulles International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Richmond International, Atlantic City International, Trenton–Mercer, Lehigh Valley International, Harrisburg International, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Lancaster.

Which airlines fly between Washington, D.C. and Medan?

Currently, you can fly between Washington, D.C. and Medan with Etihad Airways, AirAsia, Indonesia AirAsia, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways.

When’s the best time to travel between Washington, D.C. and Medan?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. and Medan?

Traveling between Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?

There are a number of airports in and around Washington, D.C.. The main one is Washington Dulles International and other nearby airports include Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Richmond International, Atlantic City International, Trenton–Mercer, Lehigh Valley International, Harrisburg International, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Lancaster

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Washington, D.C. and Medan depart?

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 Washington, D.C., such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

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