Find Cheap Flights from Medan to Kuala Lumpur – Compare and Save

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

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 07:08
• Latest: departs at 19:00 and lands at 20:08.

The flight takes about 1h 08m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Medan to Kuala Lumpur takes 1h 08m, 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 Medan to Kuala Lumpur range from RM 293 to RM 435, with an average of RM 355 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 293 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 8% above the RM 355 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average RM 355 return, compared with RM 906 via a stopover through Penang Intl (PEN).

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

• Batik Air: 100% on time
• Malaysia Airlines: 94% on time
• Batik Air: 86% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 81% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 61–RM 408 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Medan to Kuala Lumpur flights, with 43% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 36%, Evening flights for 21%, and Night flights for 0%.

Since Kuala Lumpur is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Kuala Lumpur Subang Airport (SZB) – daily rates from around RM 84:

• Suria Car Rental
• Hertz
• Sixt
• Agtran
• Thrifty

Near Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (KUL) – daily rates from around RM 46:

• Paradise
• Galaxy Asia Car Rental
• Europcar
• SEIYON Rent a Car
• R&R Rent A Car

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon 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 Kuala Lumpur route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 07m.

Connecting flights from Medan to Kuala Lumpur most commonly pass through:

• Penang Intl (PEN) – 67% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 33% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 10% on flights from Medan to Kuala Lumpur. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at RM 343 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at RM 380, 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 Medan and Kuala Lumpur. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

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

Flying via Penang Intl (PEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 16m, compared to 3h 54m via Singapore Changi (SIN).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Kuala Lumpur are KLCC Park, World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, and Berjaya Times Square. These are among the most viewed places in Kuala Lumpur on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Medan to Kuala Lumpur 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.