Flying from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be traveling on a direct flight from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport.
Jakarta and Medan are both in the UTC+7 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Every week, there are 224 Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off early, select the 04:00 Lion Air flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 20:45 with Lion Air.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your CGK to KNO flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport, so jetting off to Medan (and then visiting more of Indonesia!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Garuda Indonesia is the airline most travelers choose to fly with on this route.
With a dependable 88.74% of services arriving as scheduled, Garuda Indonesia is the most punctual carrier operating CGK to KNO flights.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport. These are the top stopovers between CGK and KNO:
Hang Nadim International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Penang International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport flight is AED 299. A return plane ticket is currently AED 674. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CGK to KNO.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from CGK to KNO by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
73.0% of flights that leave from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport is around 32 kilometers from central Jakarta. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near CGK:
Arriving at Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)
Consider staying in a hotel near KNO if you're on a late Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Start your adventure sooner with a Kuala Namu International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from TRAC Astra Rent A Car to explore parts of Medan that don't always get the spotlight.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Kuala Namu International Airport around one week before traveling.
Getting from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to central Medan
Kuala Namu International Airport is roughly 40 kilometers from central Medan. Driving there takes about 50 minutes.
Traveling to the center on public transport typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Medan in February.
Book your flight from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport for May if you want to explore Medan during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CGK to KNO sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Indonesia
Medan has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Indonesia waiting to be discovered. About 467 kilometers south-east of Medan, a trip to Pekanbaru will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like An-Nur Great Mosquea, Agro.Pujakusuma and Taman Bunga dan buah buahan.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Indonesia, head for Percut, about 13 kilometers north-east of Medan. Kolam pancing mas gondrong, Tambak ikan Rumah Cinta Kita and Masjid Raya An-Nur are among its highlights.