RM 163 Find Cheap Flights from Medan to Kuala Lumpur – Compare and Save

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.

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

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).

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

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

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average RM 347 return, compared with RM 902 via a stopover through Penang Intl (PEN).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 53–RM 407 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 11% on the Medan to Kuala Lumpur route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at RM 333 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at RM 374, a difference of RM 41. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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, 20% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 0 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Medan to Kuala Lumpur flights, with 42% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 07:06
• Latest: departs at 20:20 and lands at 21:26.

The flight takes about 1h 06m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 9% above the route average of RM 347. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Medan to Kuala Lumpur takes 1h 06m, 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.

One-way fares from Medan to Kuala Lumpur are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 207, which is 15% above the typical average for this route.

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
• AirAsia: 76% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 80% of the time.

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.

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.

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 Intl Airport (KUL) – daily rates from around RM 44:

· Paradise
· Galaxy Asia Car Rental
· SEIYON Rent a Car
· Europcar
· GREEN MOTION

Near Kuala Lumpur Subang Airport (SZB) – daily rates from around RM 84:

· Suria Car Rental
· Hertz
· Sixt
· Agtran
· WAHDAH

Return flights from Medan to Kuala Lumpur range from RM 267 to RM 430, with an average of RM 347 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 267 counts as a good deal.