Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Penang to Medan

Choose from 4 carriers that fly from Penang to Medan, including Indonesia AirAsia, Lion Air, and AirAsia. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Indonesia AirAsia.
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Lion Air logo Lion Air
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Batik Air Malaysia logo Batik Air Malaysia
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Penang to Medan according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from Penang to Medan in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at AU$ 38, and round-trip direct tickets start at AU$ 76.

Displayed flight fares from Penang to Medan are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Penang to Medan Flight Details

The distance between Penang and Medan is approximately 260.26km. It takes around 53 minutes on average to fly from Penang to Medan. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 38
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 76
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance260.26km
Average flight time53 minutes
Popular airlineIndonesia AirAsia
Flight statistics for the Penang–Medan route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Penang to Medan

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Penang to Medan?

Average price of one-way flights from Penang to Medan purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Penang to Medan is Mar, with an average price of AU$ 40. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically Jul, with an average price of up to AU$ 71.

AU$ 71
AU$ 56
AU$ 40
AU$ 25
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 53
    Feb
  • AU$ 40
    Mar
  • AU$ 43
    Apr
  • AU$ 58
    May
  • AU$ 62
    Jun
  • AU$ 71
    Jul
  • AU$ 62
    Aug
  • AU$ 54
    Sep
  • AU$ 57
    Oct
  • AU$ 61
    Nov
  • AU$ 66
    Dec
  • AU$ 55
    Jan

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Penang to Medan?

Average price of round-trip flights from Penang to Medan purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Penang to Medan are found during Feb, with an average price of AU$ 87. Conversely, the highest prices are found during Nov, with an average price of up to AU$ 189.

AU$ 189
AU$ 138
AU$ 87
AU$ 36
  • AU$ 87
    Feb
  • AU$ 173
    Mar
  • AU$ 135
    Apr
  • AU$ 138
    May
  • AU$ 167
    Jun
  • AU$ 163
    Jul
  • AU$ 115
    Aug
  • AU$ 135
    Sep
  • AU$ 117
    Oct
  • AU$ 189
    Nov
  • AU$ 147
    Dec
  • AU$ 130
    Jan

What's the cheapest day to fly from Penang to Medan?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Penang to Medan on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Penang to Medan is Tue, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Sat, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 88
AU$ 77
AU$ 65
AU$ 54
  • AU$ 70
    Mon
  • AU$ 65
    Tue
  • AU$ 72
    Wed
  • AU$ 76
    Thu
  • AU$ 84
    Fri
  • AU$ 88
    Sat
  • AU$ 84
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Penang (PEN) to Medan (MES)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Indonesia AirAsia offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 38 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PEN to KNO on Wed, Mar 18), while Indonesia AirAsia offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 76 departing on Sat, Mar 14 and returning on Sat, Mar 21.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Penang to Medan with the following airlines, including: Indonesia AirAsia Lion Air Batik Air Malaysia AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 53 minutes to fly from Penang (PEN) to Medan (MES).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Penang to Medan is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 49 flight per week flying from Penang to Medan. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Indonesia AirAsia: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- QZ103 (16:37) Indonesia AirAsia: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- QZ109 (13:01) Indonesia AirAsia: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- QZ105 (22:35)
  • To find best deals on flights from Penang to Medan, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Mar 18, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 38.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Indonesia AirAsia.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Medan travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Penang to Medan is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our February flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Penang to Medan on February 27, 2026 with Indonesia AirAsia, with prices starting at AU$ 30.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Medan, with Penang International Airport to Kualanamu International Airport (PEN-KNO) is by far the most common option on this route: Kualanamu International Airport (KNO).
  • The time difference between Medan and Penang is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Penang toMedan

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from Penang to Medan?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Penang to Medan on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Lion Air offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Penang to Medan, with an average price of AU$ 81.

AU$ 32
AU$ 81
AU$ 130
AU$ 179
AU$ 228
Lion Air
AU$ 81
Lion Air
Indonesia AirAsia
AU$ 81
Indonesia AirAsia
AirAsia
AU$ 85
AirAsia
Batik Air Malaysia
AU$ 92
Batik Air Malaysia
Citilink
AU$ 99
Citilink
Malaysia Airlines
AU$ 228
Malaysia Airlines

Which airlines operate the most flights from Penang to Medan?

Data is based on the number of flights from Penang to Medan operated by each airline on Trip.com in the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, Indonesia AirAsia operates the most flights from Penang to Medan, with 31 flight per week.

0
1
16
31
Indonesia AirAsia
31
Indonesia AirAsia
Lion Air
16
Lion Air
Batik Air Malaysia
8
Batik Air Malaysia
AirAsia
1
AirAsia

How many flights are there each day from Penang to Medan?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Penang to Medan within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from Penang to Medan depart on Friday, and the fewest flights depart on Monday.

35
32
28
25
Highest
28
Mon
30
Tue
30
Wed
28
Thu
35
Fri
35
Sat
35
Sun