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

• Earliest: departs at 08:40 and lands at 09:45
• Latest: departs at 21:35 and lands at 22:40.

The flight takes about 1h 05m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Kuala Lumpur to Medan:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Medan takes 1h 05m, covering 510 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 Kuala Lumpur to Medan range from RM 299 to RM 482, with an average of RM 382 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 299 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 9% above the RM 382 route average. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average RM 382 return, compared with RM 696 via a stopover through Penang Intl (PEN).

Malaysia Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while AirAsia has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Kuala Lumpur to Medan flights are:

• Malaysia Airlines: 94% on time
• AirAsia: 75% on time
• Batik Air: 72% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 77% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 39–RM 408 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Kuala Lumpur to Medan flights, with 36% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 29%, Evening flights for 21%, and Night flights for 14%.

Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Medan may depart from several airports in Kuala Lumpur area, including Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) and Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB). Flights usually arrive at Medan Kuala Namu Intl (KNO).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 Kuala Lumpur to Medan route, 23% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 34m.

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 10% on flights from Kuala Lumpur to Medan. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at RM 367 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at RM 404, a difference of RM 37.

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

5 airlines operate flights between Kuala Lumpur and Medan. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Indonesia AirAsia
• AirAsia
• Batik Air
• Malaysia Airlines
• Batik Air

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

Among airlines operating Kuala Lumpur to Medan flights:

• Batik Air: offers free seat selection
• Malaysia Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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
• AirAsia: 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.