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

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 06:52
• Latest: departs at 20:05 and lands at 20:57.

The flight takes about 52m.

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

A direct flight from Medan to Penang takes 52m, 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 Medan to Penang range from RM 270 to RM 392, with an average of RM 322 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 270 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 11% above the RM 322 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 59–RM 302 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 Medan to Penang flights, with 58% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 28%, Evening flights for 14%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Medan to Penang are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 145, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

Penang Intl Airport (PEN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around RM 62 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Paradise
• GREEN MOTION
• keddy by Europcar
• Galaxy Asia Car Rental
• Xdrive Mobility

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

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 Medan to Penang route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 31m.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Medan to Penang. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at RM 290 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at RM 351, a difference of RM 61.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

• Indonesia AirAsia
• Lion Air
• Batik Air

Penang is 1 hour ahead of Medan (Malaysia Time vs West Indonesia 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 in Economy class class

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