Cheap flights to Medan

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Reasons To Visit Medan

Medan is situated in Sumatra by the coast and is one of the largest cities in Indonesia. With a long and interesting history, the city is an ideal place for sightseers and culture lovers with its many fascinating historical landmarks and top-quality museums available. Medan is known for its colonial architecture due to its past as a Dutch colony, while the city has grown significantly in recent decades so you can also find many modern attractions such as shopping malls and theme parks. Be sure to check out some of the temples in the region like the huge Vihara Maha Maitreya Temple.

Arriving In Medan

Kualanamu International Airport is the main airport serving Medan located roughly 25 km away from the city center. The airport ranks as the fifth busiest in Indonesia and handles a range of domestic and regional flights. If you are looking to travel from the UAE to Medan, you will need to make a transfer somewhere as there are no carriers providing nonstop flights. The airport has excellent regional connections, so travelers in the UAE can fly to Medan with just one stopover.

At Kualanamu International Airport you can enjoy a comprehensive selection of amenities and services, so you’re sure to find everything you would need. There are many places to eat on site with everything from restaurants to fast food available, while you can also browse through the airport’s shops to get any last-minute essentials. In addition to this, the airport provides travelers with free Wi-Fi throughout and even has its own spa on site where you can rejuvenate. Getting from the airport into the city is possible by public transport if you would rather not shell out on a private taxi, with both public buses and trains available.

Medan Travel Information

Where to stay: Ratings and booking information for hotels in Medan for every budget

UAE nationals traveling to Indonesia can enter the country visa free for a period of up to 30 days. In Medan temperatures are relatively consistent over the course of the year with average highs between 31 to 33 degrees. While it rains fairly frequently throughout the year in Medan, there is rain on almost a daily basis from September until November so you may want to avoid visiting during this period. You will need to change up your money to the Indonesian rupiah, while Medan is three hours ahead of the UAE so don’t forget to change your clocks to local time.

* This information is correct as of February 2018

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