Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO): what you need to know
The timezone in Medan is UTC+7, which is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Chennai.
To ensure you catch your MAA to KNO flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you'd like to explore a different city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Chennai Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Kuala Lumpur International Airport is a sought-after stop between MAA and KNO.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)
$169 is currently the best price for a one-way Chennai Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport flight. Return flights start from $373. These prices may change depending on availability.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from MAA to KNO. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Chennai Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across each month and bag a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from MAA to KNO.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Chennai Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
76.04% of flights that leave from Chennai Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central Chennai to Chennai Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Chennai Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to MAA:
Arriving at Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)
If you have a late Chennai Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near KNO:
Set your own pace with a Kuala Namu International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from TRAC Astra Rent A Car to explore Medan and beyond.
Booking your ride from Kuala Namu International Airport about one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to central Medan
Kuala Namu International Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from central Medan. The drive time takes around 50 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Chennai Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Medan in February.
The warmest month in Medan is May, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Chennai Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MAA to KNO sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Indonesia
Medan has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Indonesia just waiting to be discovered. About 467 kilometres south-east of Medan, a trip to Pekanbaru will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like An-Nur Great Mosquea, Agro.Pujakusuma and Taman Bunga dan buah buahan.
Around 13 kilometres north-east of Medan, Percut is another essential stop in Indonesia. No visit is complete without checking out Kolam pancing mas gondrong, Tambak ikan Rumah Cinta Kita and Masjid Raya An-Nur.