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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Medan to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Medan

Medan in April
Estimated hotel price
AED 134
1 night at 3-star hotel
Medan in April
Estimated hotel price
AED 134
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.

Plane

When flying to Medan, you’ll arrive at Medan Kuala Namu Intl (KNO), which is located 24 km from the city centre.

Airports near Medan

Airlines serving Medan

Lufthansa
Good (4,649 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,553 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,560 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,603 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (181 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (462 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (606 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,785 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (414 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 AED 87 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 246 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)
AED 241+
Santika Premiere Dyandra Hotel & Convention - Medan
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 179+
Grand Mercure Medan Angkasa
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 147+
Aryaduta Medan
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 158+
Swiss-Belinn Medan
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
AED 88+
Grand Sakura Hotel
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
AED 84+

Hiring a car in Medan

Expect to pay AED 3.31 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 AED 39.67 and AED 52.89. 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 AED 3.31 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 AED 39.67 and AED 52.89. 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.