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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 22:35 and lands at 23:29.

The flight takes about 54m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Penang to Medan.

A direct flight from Penang to Medan takes 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.

Return flights from Penang to Medan range from RM 285 to RM 414, with an average of RM 345 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 285 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 7% above the RM 345 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average RM 345 return, compared with RM 493 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 54–RM 359 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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Penang to Medan flights, with 43% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, Evening flights for 14%, and Night flights for 14%.

One-way fares from Penang to Medan are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 317, which is 73% above the typical average for this route.

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

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, 24% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 32m.

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from Penang to Medan. Monday is the cheapest departure day at RM 319 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at RM 364, a difference of RM 45.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Indonesia AirAsia
• Lion Air
• Batik Air

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

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

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