Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO): what you need to know
Medan's timezone is UTC+7, making Medan four hours behind Sydney.
Your SYD to KNO flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between SYD and KNO include:
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport
Changi International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)
Right now, RM678 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM1,265. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from SYD to KNO. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from SYD to KNO.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport.
Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Of the departures from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 69.62% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Sydney to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near SYD:
Arriving at Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)
If you're landing on a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near KNO:
Pick up a Kuala Namu International Airport rental car and discover corners of Medan that aren't on a typical itinerary. Browse the options available from TRAC Astra Rent A Car.
Booking your vehicle from Kuala Namu International Airport around one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to central Medan
Kuala Namu International Airport to the centre of Medan has a drive time of about 50 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Medan in February.
Lock in your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport for May if you want to explore Medan during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SYD to KNO in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.
Explore more of Indonesia
Medan has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Indonesia waiting to be explored. About 467 kilometres south-east of Medan, a visit to Pekanbaru will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like An-Nur Great Mosquea, Agro.Pujakusuma and Taman Bunga dan buah buahan.
Percut is another standout destination in Indonesia and is around 13 kilometres north-east of Medan. No trip is complete without experiencing Kolam pancing mas gondrong, Tambak ikan Rumah Cinta Kita and Masjid Raya An-Nur.