How long is the flight from Kota Kinabalu to Medan?

Airlines like Scoot and Batik Air fly from Kota Kinabalu to Medan in about 19h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 45m. Kota Kinabalu and Medan are separated by a distance of 1918 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Medan round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Kota Kinabalu to Medan round-trip from RM 608. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Malaysia Airlines. You may be able to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Medan for 36% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Medan ranges from 80.0 - 270.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 270.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Medan when rainfall is around 80.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Medan, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BKI to KNO?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Kota Kinabalu to Medan as you normally would.

Can I find deals for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Medan that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Kota Kinabalu to Medan flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Medan.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kota Kinabalu to Medan. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 September 2026.

Tue 8/1211:45 -

1 stop5h 30m

Sat 12/1213:55 -

1 stop7h 50m

Deal found 3/9RM 1,160

Fri 18/920:45 -

1 stop19h 30m

Mon 21/916:00 -

1 stop18h 15m

Deal found 3/9RM 2,049

Tue 20/1011:00 -

1 stop23h 15m

Tue 27/1006:55 -

1 stop26h 05m

Deal found 5/9RM 2,356

Sun 18/1008:05 -

1 stop26h 10m

Sun 25/1006:55 -

1 stop26h 05m

Deal found 3/9RM 2,413

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Round-trip from	RM 1,160
One-way from	RM 388
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	June
Average price	RM 1,091

8/12-12/12
2 total stops
13h 20m total
Kota Kinabalu to Medan

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Scoot
4/12-31/12
1 total stop
21h 10m total
Kota Kinabalu to Medan

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (RM 759 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease (RM 329 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Kota KinabaluMedan

BKI Kota Kinabalu - KNO Medan Kuala Namu Intl

BKIKNO

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 4/12

20:00-16:10

1 stop21h 10m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 388

Fastest return journey

Kota KinabaluMedan

BKI Kota Kinabalu - KNO Medan Kuala Namu Intl

BKIKNO

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 8/12

16:50-22:00

1 stop6h 10m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 582

Kota KinabaluMedan

BKI Kota Kinabalu - KNO Medan Kuala Namu Intl

BKIKNO

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 4/12

20:20-16:10

2 stops20h 50m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 699

Kota KinabaluMedan

BKI Kota Kinabalu - KNO Medan Kuala Namu Intl

BKIKNO

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 18/9

20:45-15:15

1 stop19h 30m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 1,144

Kota KinabaluMedan

BKI Kota Kinabalu - KNO Medan Kuala Namu Intl

BKIKNO

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 18/9

16:50-14:35

2 stops46h 45m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 1,859

Kota KinabaluMedan

BKI Kota Kinabalu - KNO Medan Kuala Namu Intl

BKIKNO

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 18/9

20:45-15:15

1 stop19h 30m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Mon 21/9

16:00-11:15

1 stop18h 15m

RM 2,049

Kota KinabaluMedan

BKI Kota Kinabalu - KNO Medan Kuala Namu Intl

BKIKNO

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 20/10

11:00-09:15

1 stop23h 15m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Tue 27/10

06:55-10:00

1 stop26h 05m

RM 2,356

Kota KinabaluMedan

BKI Kota Kinabalu - KNO Medan Kuala Namu Intl

BKIKNO

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 18/10

08:05-09:15

1 stop26h 10m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Sun 25/10

06:55-10:00

1 stop26h 05m

RM 2,413

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What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Medan?

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 61% of one-stop itineraries from Kota Kinabalu to Medan on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Medan?

Singapore (SIN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of RM 663.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Kota Kinabalu to Medan?

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 5h 44m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Medan?

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 10m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Medan

See what other customers who have flown with Malaysia Airlines and Scoot from Kota Kinabalu to Medan have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

318 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

318 reviews

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

318 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

Scoot

6.7

Okay

331 reviews

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

318 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Kota Kinabalu to Medan?
Airlines like Scoot and Batik Air fly from Kota Kinabalu to Medan in about 19h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 45m. Kota Kinabalu and Medan are separated by a distance of 1918 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Medan round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Kota Kinabalu to Medan round-trip from RM 608. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Malaysia Airlines. You may be able to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Medan for 36% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
Can I find deals for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Medan that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Kota Kinabalu to Medan flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Medan?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Medan.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Kota Kinabalu to Medan?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Medan by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Medan

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Scoot	CheapestRM 608	AverageRM 647	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Scoot flights
Malaysia Airlines	CheapestRM 664	AverageRM 838	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights

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What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Medan?

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 61% of one-stop itineraries from Kota Kinabalu to Medan on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Medan?

Singapore (SIN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of RM 663.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Kota Kinabalu to Medan?

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 5h 44m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Medan?

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 10m.

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