Travelling from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Penang International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport is 50 minutes.
Medan is one hour behind George Town and is in the UTC+7 timezone.
Flights from PEN to KNO start from 06:55 — the earliest with Firefly. The last service of the day is at 22:55 with Indonesia AirAsia. Overall, you can take your pick of 49 weekly Penang International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your PEN to KNO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
With direct flights from Penang International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport available through a range of airlines, flying to Medan (and then other destinations in Indonesia) is a snap. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
The majority of travellers choose to fly with AirAsia on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for PEN to KNO flights is Indonesia AirAsia.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Penang International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between PEN and KNO include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Changi International Airport
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Penang International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport flight is $42. A round-trip fare right now is $89. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from PEN to KNO.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Penang International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from PEN to KNO.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Penang International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport.
Handy information about Penang International Airport (PEN)
69.54% of flights that take off from Penang International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Penang International Airport is around 18 kilometres from central George Town. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Have an early flight from Penang International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near PEN:
Arriving at Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Penang International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near KNO instead:
Grab a Kuala Namu International Airport rental car and explore corners of Medan that are off the usual tourist route. Book your wheels with TRAC Astra Rent A Car.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Kuala Namu International Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to central Medan
From Kuala Namu International Airport, Medan is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Penang International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Medan in February.
The warmest month in Medan is May, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Penang International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from PEN to KNO in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.
Explore more of Indonesia
Pekanbaru is just one of the many cities in Indonesia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Medan. Around 467 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include An-Nur Great Mosquea, Agro.Pujakusuma and Taman Bunga dan buah buahan.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Indonesia, consider Percut, roughly 13 kilometres north-east of Medan. Kolam pancing mas gondrong, Tambak ikan Rumah Cinta Kita and Masjid Raya An-Nur are key highlights.