Flying from Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK) to Medan Kuala Namu Airport (KNO): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Medan Kuala Namu Airport is 2 hours 20 minutes.
Medan's timezone is UTC+7, which is the same as Jakarta.
Each week, there are 184 Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Medan Kuala Namu Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as soon as possible, jump on the 05:00 Lion Air flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 20:00 with Super Air Jet.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your CGK to KNO flight.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
There are plenty of direct flights from Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Medan Kuala Namu Airport to choose from. When organising your Medan journey, these carriers can fly you nonstop to this exciting part of Indonesia:
Most travellers choose to travel with Citilink on this route.
With 76.57% of its services landing on schedule, Grumeti Air is the most punctual carrier offering CGK to KNO flights.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Medan Kuala Namu Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CGK and KNO:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Penang Airport
Batam Airport
Handy information about Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK)
Of the departures from Soekarno-Hatta Airport, 73% land on schedule at their destination.
The journey from central Jakarta to Soekarno-Hatta Airport is about 19 kilometres. Check out travel apps like Google Maps for the fastest way to get there, whether that's in your own car or with public transport.
Taking an early flight from Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Medan Kuala Namu Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near CGK:
Arriving at Medan Kuala Namu Airport (KNO)
If you're arriving on a late Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Medan Kuala Namu Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near KNO:
Grab a Medan Kuala Namu Airport rental car and discover corners of Medan that are off the usual tourist route. Book your wheels with TRAC Astra Rent A Car.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Medan Kuala Namu Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from Medan Kuala Namu Airport (KNO) to central Medan
Medan Kuala Namu Airport to central Medan has a drive time of around 45 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Medan Kuala Namu Airport (KNO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Medan Kuala Namu Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Medan in March.
Lock in your flight from Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Medan Kuala Namu Airport for May if you want to explore Medan during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CGK to KNO around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Indonesia
Medan has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Indonesia you'll want to see. Around 467 kilometres south-east of Medan, a visit to Pekanbaru will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Pekanbaru Great Mosque, Pasar Wisata Kuliner and Masjid Baiturrahman.














