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

• Indonesia AirAsia
• Lion Air
• Batik Air

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

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

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

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

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average RM 316 return, compared with RM 744 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 45–RM 331 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 Medan to Penang pass through Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

On the Medan to Penang route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 18%. Saturday is the cheapest day at RM 288 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at RM 349 – a RM 61 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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, 23% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 30 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Medan to Penang flights, with 67% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 06:51
• Latest: departs at 19:40 and lands at 20:31.

The flight takes about 0h 51m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 14% above the route average of RM 316. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Medan to Penang takes 0h 51m, 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 Medan to Penang are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 159, which is 12% below 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.

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.

Penang Intl Airport (PEN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around RM 59 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Paradise
· GREEN MOTION
· Galaxy Asia Car Rental
· keddy by Europcar
· Suria Car Rental

Return flights from Medan to Penang range from RM 264 to RM 392, with an average of RM 316 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 264 counts as a good deal.