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3 airlines operate flights between Penang and Medan. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Indonesia AirAsia
• Lion Air
• Batik Air

Flights from Penang to Medan usually depart from Penang Intl (PEN) and arrive at Medan Kuala Namu Intl (KNO).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Indonesia AirAsia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Lion Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Batik Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Penang to Medan:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average RM 335 return, compared with RM 822 via a stopover through Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 41–RM 405 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Indonesia AirAsia and AirAsia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-900 variants.

Most connecting flights from Penang to Medan pass through Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the Penang to Medan route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at RM 312 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at RM 361, a difference of RM 49. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Penang to Medan route, 25% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 32 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Penang to Medan flights, with 51% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 16%, and Night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Penang to Medan:

• Earliest: departs at 08:00 and lands at 08:54
• Latest: departs at 22:10 and lands at 23:04.

The flight takes about 0h 54m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 9% above the route average of RM 336. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Penang to Medan takes 0h 54m, covering 388 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Penang to Medan are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 219, which is 20% above the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Medan is 1 hour behind Penang (West Indonesia Time vs Malaysia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Return flights from Penang to Medan range from RM 277 to RM 405, with an average of RM 336 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 277 counts as a good deal.