Travelling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO): what you need to know
The timezone in Medan is UTC+7, which is 11 hours ahead of New York.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your JFK to KNO flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport. Many passengers pass through Changi International Airport when flying between JFK and KNO.
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport flight is R 10,175. A return plane ticket is currently R 21,812. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from JFK to KNO. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from JFK to KNO.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport.
Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
74.1% of flights taking off from John F. Kennedy International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to John F. Kennedy International Airport from central New York, it'll take about 50 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport usually takes 1 hour 20 minutes.
Booked an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near JFK:
Arriving at Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)
Consider staying in a hotel close to KNO if you're taking a late John F. Kennedy International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
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Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Kuala Namu International Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to central Medan
Kuala Namu International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Medan. The drive time takes around 50 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)
July is the busiest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Medan in February.
The warmest month in Medan is May, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from JFK to KNO sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Indonesia
You've visited Medan, now it's time to explore other corners of Indonesia. Travel around 467 kilometres south-east to Pekanbaru to tick off its popular sights. From An-Nur Great Mosquea to Agro.Pujakusuma and Taman Bunga dan buah buahan, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Percut is another must-experience destination in Indonesia and is around 13 kilometres north-east of Medan. No journey is complete without seeing Kolam pancing mas gondrong, Tambak ikan Rumah Cinta Kita and Masjid Raya An-Nur.
