Medan travel guide

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You're Going to Love Medan

With a population of 1.75 million, Medan is the largest city in North Sumatra, Indonesia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Medan has to offer.

When to visit Medan

Medan in November
Estimated hotel price
$34
1 night at 3-star hotel
Medan in November
Estimated hotel price
$34
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Medan in February, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 73.4 °F, with an average temperature of 78.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 10.6″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Medan, with an average rainfall of 3.1″.

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How to Get to Medan

Plane

When flying to Medan, you’ll arrive at Medan Kuala Namu Intl (KNO), which is located 24 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Medan from the United States departs from New York and takes around 29h 15m.

Plane

When flying to Medan, you’ll arrive at Medan Kuala Namu Intl (KNO), which is located 24 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Medan from the United States departs from New York and takes around 29h 15m.

Airports near Medan

Airlines serving Medan

Lufthansa
Good (4,649 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,553 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,560 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,603 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (181 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (462 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (606 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,785 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (414 reviews)
Garuda Indonesia
Excellent (45 reviews)
Batik Air
Good (46 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (146 reviews)
Batik Air
Good (18 reviews)
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Where to stay in Medan

From 5-star hotels such as the JW Marriott Hotel Medan to great affordable options like the Adimulia Hotel Medan, Medan offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $24 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $67 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Medan

Most booked hotels in Medan

Cambridge Hotel Medan
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 281 reviews)
$66+
Santika Premiere Dyandra Hotel & Convention - Medan
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 441 reviews)
$49+
Grand Mercure Medan Angkasa
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, 721 reviews)
$40+
Aryaduta Medan
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 797 reviews)
$43+
Swiss-Belinn Medan
3 stars
Excellent (8, 642 reviews)
$24+
Grand Sakura Hotel
3 stars
Good (7, 316 reviews)
$23+

Renting a car in Medan

Renting a car in Medan costs $41 per day, on average, or $124 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Medan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

Renting a car in Medan costs $41 per day, on average, or $124 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Medan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.