On this page, you can book flight tickets for the route from Padang to Medan. Flights covering the 536 km distance between the cities operate regularly, with around 5 flights available per week.
Air service is provided by JT and IU. Ticket prices vary by season, so we recommend using the price trend chart to find the best deals and checking how to get to the airport of departure in advance.
The table shows direct flights Padang → Medan on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 1 h 15 min. Regular flights are operated by Super Air Jet and Lion Air. Departures from Minangkabau International Airport airports, arrivals at Kuala Namu International 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 Padang — Medan by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 248 in e, and the most expensive are around AED 1,079 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.
Padang → Medan, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 626 | high | May | AED 505 | medium | Sep | AED 505 | medium |
| Feb | AED 577 | high | Jun | AED 529 | medium | Oct | AED 481 | medium |
| Mar | AED 457 | low | Jul | AED 626 | high | Nov | AED 457 | low |
| Apr | AED 457 | low | Aug | AED 626 | high | Dec | AED 650 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The weather in Medan remains consistently hot throughout the year, with temperatures peaking in July at up to 31.5°C. The wettest period is November, when rainfall reaches up to 382 mm and dry days are at a minimum.
The most affordable month to book is October, with prices starting AED 248. The highest prices are recorded in April, when tickets can cost AED 1,079.
August is an ideal compromise between price and weather conditions, with fares starting AED 264. We recommend avoiding travel in late autumn if you want to minimize the risk of being caught in prolonged tropical downpours.
Two airlines operate this route: Lion Air (JT) and Super Air Jet (IU). The air link is primarily served by direct flights, which operate about 5 times a week. To see a detailed flight schedule by day and choose a convenient time, please refer to the interactive list below.
Flights Padang — Medan depart from Minangkabau International Airport and arrive at Kuala Namu International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
A direct flight takes approximately 1 hour, covering the 536 km distance between the cities.
Regular flights between the cities are operated by JT (Lion Air) and IU (Super Air Jet).
Yes, direct flights are available on this route, allowing you to reach your destination without any layovers.
Flight prices change constantly depending on flight occupancy; you can always check the current minimum for your dates in the low-price calendar on this page.
Flights from Padang arrive at Medan's international airport (Kualanamu International Airport, MES).
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