Medan travel guide

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You're Going to Love Medan

With a population of 1,75 million, Medan is the largest city in North Sumatra, Indonesia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Medan deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Medan

Medan in April
Estimated hotel price
₹ 3038
1 night at 3-star hotel
Medan in April
Estimated hotel price
₹ 3038
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Medan in February, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °C, with an average temperature of 26 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 270 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Medan, with an average rainfall of 80 mm.

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How to Get to Medan

Plane

When flying to Medan, you’ll arrive at Medan Kuala Namu Intl (KNO), which is located 24 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Medan from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 8h 55m.

Plane

When flying to Medan, you’ll arrive at Medan Kuala Namu Intl (KNO), which is located 24 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Medan from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 8h 55m.

Airports near Medan

Airlines serving Medan

Lufthansa
Good (4,658 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,567 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,605 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (182 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (463 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (606 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,783 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (415 reviews)
Garuda Indonesia
Excellent (45 reviews)
Batik Air
Good (46 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (146 reviews)
Batik Air
Good (18 reviews)
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Where to stay in Medan

From 5-star hotels such as the JW Marriott Hotel Medan to great affordable options like the Adimulia Hotel Medan, Medan offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 1,961 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 5,669 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Medan

Most booked hotels in Medan

Cambridge Hotel Medan
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,478+
Santika Premiere Dyandra Hotel & Convention - Medan
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,100+
Grand Mercure Medan Angkasa
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,752+
Aryaduta Medan
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,608+
Swiss-Belinn Medan
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 2,001+
Grand Sakura Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
₹ 1,918+

Hiring a car in Medan

Expect to pay ₹ 75 per litre in Medan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 901 and ₹ 1,201. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Medan, while also 31% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay ₹ 75 per litre in Medan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 901 and ₹ 1,201. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Medan, while also 31% cheaper than other types, on average.