Travelling from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO): what you need to know
The timezone in Medan is UTC+7, which is two hours 30 minutes behind Darwin.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to board your DRW to KNO flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Choose a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Darwin International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport. Changi International Airport is a popular stopover on the DRW to KNO route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)
Currently, R 6,238 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Darwin International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 14,098. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from DRW to KNO if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Darwin International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Darwin International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Darwin International Airport (DRW)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Darwin International Airport, data shows 73.13% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Darwin to Darwin International Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near DRW? If you're catching an early flight from Darwin International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)
If you're arriving on a late Darwin International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near KNO:
Start your adventure the moment you land with a Kuala Namu International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from TRAC Astra Rent A Car to explore parts of Medan that don't always get the spotlight.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Kuala Namu International Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to central Medan
Kuala Namu International Airport to the centre of Medan has a drive time of about 50 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Darwin International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Medan in February.
The warmest month in Medan is May, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Darwin International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from DRW to KNO in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.
Explore more of Indonesia
You've done Medan, now it's time to discover other corners of Indonesia. Travel around 467 kilometres south-east to Pekanbaru to tick off its top attractions. From An-Nur Great Mosquea to Agro.Pujakusuma and Taman Bunga dan buah buahan, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Percut is another essential stop in Indonesia and is around 13 kilometres north-east of Medan. No trip is complete without visiting Kolam pancing mas gondrong, Tambak ikan Rumah Cinta Kita and Masjid Raya An-Nur.
