Flights to Medan
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Medan is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kualanamu International Airport (KNO), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 12,303-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Alas Leuser Airport (LSR, 92 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kualanamu International Airport | KNO | 23 km (14 mi) | 12,303 ft | 23 ft |
| Alas Leuser Airport (regional) | LSR | 92 km (57 mi) | 5,358 ft | 419 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 12,303 ft, KNO can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 23 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Medan
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medan to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 1,191 km (740 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Medan to Jakarta | Indonesia | 1,418 km (881 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Medan to Singapore | Singapore | 630 km (391 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Medan to Bangkok | Thailand | 1,149 km (714 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Medan to Yangon | Myanmar | 1,496 km (929 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Medan to Bekasi | Indonesia | 1,430 km (889 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Medan to Depok | Indonesia | 1,432 km (890 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Medan to Tangerang | Indonesia | 1,400 km (870 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Medan to Palembang | Indonesia | 989 km (615 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Medan to Phnom Penh | Cambodia | 1,123 km (698 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Medan to Cần Thơ | Vietnam | 1,064 km (661 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Medan to Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia | 339 km (211 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Medan to South Tangerang | Indonesia | 1,416 km (880 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Medan to Batam | Indonesia | 654 km (406 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Medan to Biên Hòa | Vietnam | 1,216 km (756 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Medan to Pekanbaru | Indonesia | 460 km (286 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Medan to Bandar Lampung | Indonesia | 1,241 km (771 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Medan to Bogor | Indonesia | 1,447 km (899 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Medan to Padang | Indonesia | 538 km (334 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Medan to Johor Bahru | Malaysia | 613 km (381 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Medan to Takeo | Cambodia | 1,065 km (661 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Medan to Kampung Baru Subang | Malaysia | 322 km (200 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Medan to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 9,302 km (5,780 mi) | about 12 h 41 min |
| Medan to Lagos | Nigeria | 10,544 km (6,552 mi) | about 14 h 16 min |
| Medan to Bengaluru | India | 2,540 km (1,578 mi) | about 4 h |
| Medan to Bogotá | Colombia | 18,799 km (11,681 mi) | about 24 h 51 min |
| Medan to Hyderabad | India | 2,685 km (1,668 mi) | about 4 h 12 min |
| Medan to Abidjan | Ivory Coast | 11,369 km (7,064 mi) | about 15 h 20 min |
| Medan to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 6,693 km (4,159 mi) | about 9 h 20 min |
| Medan to Kano | Nigeria | 9,941 km (6,177 mi) | about 13 h 30 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Medan?
Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) is the closest large airport at 23 km (14 mi). The others, LSR, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is KNO from Medan city centre?
23 km (14 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Medan on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.