Travelling from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Kuala Namu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is 1 hour 5 minutes.
Kuala Lumpur is one hour ahead of Medan and follows the UTC+8 timezone.
Take your pick of 278 weekly Kuala Namu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flights. The 06:30 departure with Indonesia AirAsia is the earliest you can take. AirAsia operates the last service of the day at 21:15.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your KNO to KUL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
A good range of airlines operate direct flights from Kuala Namu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Travel nonstop to Kuala Lumpur with one of these carriers and discover this incredible part of Malaysia:
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is AirAsia.
With a dependable 80.0% of services arriving on schedule, Malaysia Airlines is the most punctual carrier for KNO to KUL flights.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kuala Namu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between KNO and KUL:
Penang International Airport
Changi International Airport
Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
R 497 is currently the best price for a one-way Kuala Namu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 961. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from KNO to KUL, reserve your trip seven months before your departure.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Kuala Namu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)
Of all flights departing from Kuala Namu International Airport, 68.46% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Medan to Kuala Namu International Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near KNO. Whether you're catching an early flight from Kuala Namu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
If you're getting in on a late Kuala Namu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near KUL:
Hit the road running by picking up a Kuala Lumpur International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from ASIA CAR, Paradise or GoSoCar and explore beyond Kuala Lumpur's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Kuala Lumpur International Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport to the centre of Kuala Lumpur has a drive time of around 1 hour 5 minutes. It's approximately 64 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 4 hours 30 minutes.
When to fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
The quietest month for a flight from Kuala Namu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Kuala Lumpur based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Kuala Namu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport for March if you'd like to visit Kuala Lumpur during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from KNO to KUL in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.
Explore more of Malaysia
You've done Kuala Lumpur, now it's time to explore other corners of Malaysia. Journey about 338 kilometres north to Kota Bharu to check off its popular sights. From Pantai Cahaya Bulan to Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Next? Set off for Kampung Baru Subang. It's roughly 18 kilometres west of Kuala Lumpur and home to highlights like Simflightkl.