On this page, you can find and purchase flight tickets from Medan to Palembang. The distance between the cities is 995 km, with an average of 7 flights per week on this route.
Flights are operated by Lion Air (JT) and Super Air Jet (IU). Ticket prices are dynamic, so we recommend using the price chart to find the best deals. Be sure to check in advance how to get to Medan airport and how to get from Palembang airport.
The table shows direct flights Medan → Palembang on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 1 h 50 min. Regular flights are operated by Super Air Jet and Lion Air. Departures from Kuala Namu International Airport airports, arrivals at Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Medan — Palembang by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 391 in e, and the most expensive are around AED 456 in u. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Medan → Palembang, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 425 | medium | May | AED 472 | high | Sep | AED 378 | low |
| Feb | AED 402 | low | Jun | AED 520 | high | Oct | AED 392 | low |
| Mar | AED 392 | low | Jul | AED 567 | high | Nov | AED 392 | low |
| Apr | AED 425 | medium | Aug | AED 449 | medium | Dec | AED 425 | medium |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
Palembang features a hot climate, with peak temperatures reaching 32.1°C in October. The rainiest period is November, with up to 306.78 mm of precipitation and as many as 27 wet days.
The lowest flight prices are recorded in October, starting AED 391. The most expensive month to travel is April, when flight prices begin AED 455.
September is considered the optimal time for a trip, offering a great balance between a ticket price AED 412 and moderate rainfall. Booking a flight in April is less favorable due to seasonal fare increases.
Air service on the Medan — Palembang route is provided by two main airlines: Lion Air and Super Air Jet. Approximately 7 direct flights are operated weekly, allowing you to choose a convenient departure time. To see the detailed schedule by day of the week and fare options, please check the interactive list of carriers below.
Flights Medan — Palembang depart from Kuala Namu International Airport and arrive at Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The average travel time is about 1 hour and 15 minutes. The straight-line distance between the cities is 995 km.
Regular flights from Medan to Palembang are operated by Lion Air and Super Air Jet.
Yes, direct flights are available on this route, allowing you to reach your destination without any layovers.
Flight prices change constantly based on demand. You can check the current minimum for specific dates in the low-price calendar on this page.
All flights on this route arrive at Palembang Airport (PLM), which serves this region.
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