Travelling from Melbourne to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO): What you need to know
Kuala Namu International Airport is located in Medan. The city runs on the UTC+7 timezone and is four hours behind Melbourne.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Melbourne to KNO. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like December. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Melbourne to KNO with a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between MEL and KNO include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
MEL is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Kuala Namu International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, data shows 68% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
With public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to KNO flight is far easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you a short ride from the airport.
The majority of flights that leave Avalon Airport get to their destination as planned. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)
Reserve a hotel near KNO if you're catching a late flight from Melbourne to Kuala Namu International Airport. Pick one of these options and be in bed sooner:
Venture beyond Medan and discover places outside the usual tourist stops with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Kuala Namu International Airport rental car from TRAC Astra Rent A Car.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle around one week in advance of your Melbourne to Kuala Namu International Airport flight.
Getting from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to central Medan
From Kuala Namu International Airport, central Medan is around 40 kilometres away. It takes about 45 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It takes roughly 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Kuala Namu International Airport is R 3,538. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 6,173. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Melbourne to KNO if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Melbourne to Kuala Namu International Airport ticket.
You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when there's a better deal on plane tickets from Melbourne to KNO.
Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from Melbourne to Kuala Namu International Airport. Pick the departure times, carriers and stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)
September is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO), while December is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Medan based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Melbourne to KNO plane ticket departing in May if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Medan to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Kuala Namu International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
More about Medan
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Kuala Namu International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Medan:
Medan Grand Mosque and Sipiso Piso Waterfall are just two of the leading attractions to put on your Medan itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Masjid Baiturrahman.
Explore more of Indonesia
Medan will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Indonesia waiting to be discovered. Around 129 kilometres southeast of Medan, a visit to Tanjungbalai will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Masjid Raya Sultan Ahmadsyah, Masjid Jami'issabil and Mesjid Haji Zul.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Indonesia, consider Kisaran, about 113 kilometres southeast of Medan. GBI KAMPUNG TAHU KISARAN, Masjid Al Islamiyah and Taman Masjid Agung Kisaran are key highlights.
