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KNO Kualanamu International Airport

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Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) serves Medan, about 25 km east of Medan. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAKNO
ICAOWIMM
ServesMedan
From centre25 km
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta
Elevation7 m

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The airport in numbers

Kualanamu International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Kualanamu International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 3.3M passengers in 2022, against a peak of 10M in 2018.

Opened
2013
13 years ago
Passengers / year
3.3M
as of 2022
Peak traffic
10M
in 2018
Elevation
7 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
InJourney Airports
Passengers per year, 2008–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Kualanamu International Airport to Medan

The airport is about 25 km east of Medan, about 35 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Jakarta (CGK): Railink to Manggarai / BNI City station. Bali (DPS): no useful public transport.

Taxi & apps: Use Grab or Gojek (legal) — in Bali picked up outside the official zone due to the airport taxi tariffs. Blue Bird is the reliable taxi firm. Estimated fare to the centre: Rp136510–Rp216810.

Tipping: Round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~25 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~35 minRp136510–Rp216810
Private transfer~35 minfixed upfront
Car rental~35 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Kualanamu International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~Rp136510–Rp216810 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Medan ahead, no terminal surprises.

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Kualanamu International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Kualanamu International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Medan shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Kualanamu International Airport to the centre of Medan?
Jakarta (CGK): Railink to Manggarai / BNI City station. Bali (DPS): no useful public transport. The airport is about 25 km east of Medan, about 35 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Kualanamu International Airport to Medan?
Roughly Rp136510–Rp216810 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Kualanamu International Airport?
Use Grab or Gojek (legal) — in Bali picked up outside the official zone due to the airport taxi tariffs. Blue Bird is the reliable taxi firm.
What's the cheapest way from Kualanamu International Airport to Medan?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Jakarta (CGK): Railink to Manggarai / BNI City station. Bali (DPS): no useful public transport.
Can I get from Kualanamu International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Jakarta (CGK): Railink to Manggarai / BNI City station. Bali (DPS): no useful public transport. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Kualanamu International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Kualanamu International Airport's official site.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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