Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Medan and Penang takes around 0.82 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Medan and Penang?

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The flight distance between Medan and Penang is 241 km.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Medan?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Medan and Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Banda Aceh, Denpasar, Gunungsitoli, Bangkok, Surabaya, Padang, Ho Chi Minh City, Los Angeles, Batam, Singapore, Labuan Bajo, Siborong-Borong, Bandung, Semarang, Manila, Phnom Penh, Palembang, Berlin.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Penang?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Penang and Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Bangkok, Phnom Penh, Jakarta, Malacca City, Ho Chi Minh City, Phuket City, Chiang Mai, Hanoi, Denpasar, Kota Kinabalu, Hong Kong, Da Nang, Angeles, Langkawi, Johor Bahru, Yogyakarta, Malé, Luang Prabang.

Question 6

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 7

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 8

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

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Medan and Penang thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Medan and Penang 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 Medan and Penang?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Medan and Penang, 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 Medan and Penang?

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Traveling between Medan and Penang, 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 Medan?

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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 14

How many airports are there near Penang?

Accepted Answer

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 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Medan and Penang depart?

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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 Medan, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

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

Question 17

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

Question 18

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

Cheapest one-way trip	$37
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	$59
Cheapest round-trip	$58
Average round-trip	$62
Nonstop flights in June	$35 – $64

Airline	Sun 21.05	Mon 22.05	Tue 23.05	Wed 24.05	Thu 25.05	Fri 26.05	Sat 27.05
Indonesia AirAsia	1	2	3	3	3	2	3
Lion Air	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
AirAsia	1	1	2	1	2	1	2
Firefly	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

Airline	Sun 28.05	Mon 29.05	Tue 30.05	Wed 31.05	Thu 01.06	Fri 02.06	Sat 03.06
Indonesia AirAsia	2	2	3	3	3	2	3
Lion Air	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
AirAsia	1	1	2	1	2	1	2
Firefly	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

Airline	Sun 04.06	Mon 05.06	Tue 06.06	Wed 07.06	Thu 08.06	Fri 09.06	Sat 10.06
Indonesia AirAsia	2	2	3	3	3	2	3
Lion Air	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
AirAsia	1	1	2	1	2	1	2
Firefly	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

Airline	Sun 11.06	Mon 12.06	Tue 13.06	Wed 14.06	Thu 15.06	Fri 16.06	Sat 17.06
Indonesia AirAsia	2	2	3	3	3	2	3
Lion Air	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
AirAsia	1	1	2	1	2	1	2
Firefly	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

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Forms and documents	Mandatory proof of COVID-19 vaccination for Indonesia Mandatory electronic customs declaration Mandatory SATUSEHAT App
Additional information	Masks are mandatory in certain situations Mandatory health screening on arrival

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