Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) is the airport for Medan and North Sumatra in Indonesia. It is in Beringin, Deli Serdang Regency, outside central Medan. One passenger terminal handles domestic and international flights, with separate travel processes inside the building. The airport train connects Kualanamu with Medan Station, while airport buses and app-booked cars provide road transfers.

Kualanamu Airport terminal and airlines

Passenger terminal

Domestic and international passengers use the same KNO terminal building. Check your e-ticket for the travel details, then follow the signs for your flight rather than looking for a separate domestic airport. International journeys involve passport-control steps as well as security, so leave enough time between reaching the building and boarding.

Airlines at Kualanamu include Garuda Indonesia, Citilink, Lion Air, Batik Air, Super Air Jet and Wings Air. Singapore Airlines, Scoot, Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia also serve the airport. Use the airline and flight number on your booking to find the correct check-in information; the same building does not mean every airline shares a counter.

Where is Kualanamu Airport and what does KNO mean?

KNO is the IATA code for Kualanamu International Airport in Indonesia. Its aviation identifier is WIMM. The airport serves Medan but its address is in Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra, so a city-centre stay still needs an airport transfer. Kualanamu and Kuala Namu are spellings you may encounter for this airport; match the KNO code when checking your itinerary.

Getting from Kualanamu Airport to Medan

Train to Medan Station

Follow the Airport Train signs towards Kualanamu Station, which connects directly with the terminal area. The train runs to Medan Station, giving you a city-centre arrival point rather than an individual hotel drop-off. Check the KAI Bandara timetable for your travel date and the direction shown on your ticket before boarding. For a departing flight, choose your train after working backwards from the airline's check-in deadline.

DAMRI airport buses

Head to the ground transport area for bus information. DAMRI links KNO with Plaza Medan Fair and Amplas Terminal in Medan. These are different parts of the city, so decide which arrival point suits your next journey before buying a ticket. Road traffic affects the transfer; avoid treating a bus departure as a guaranteed airport arrival time when planning a return flight.

Grab cars from arrivals

The Grab arrivals booth serves both domestic and international passengers at Kualanamu. Set your destination in the app and check its pickup instructions before meeting your driver. Share the pickup point with companions so your group waits in the same place, and choose a car that can accommodate your passengers and bags. A car transfer can take you directly to your accommodation rather than a station or bus terminal.

Places to eat, shop and wait at Kualanamu Airport

Dining and shops

KNO has cafés, restaurants and terminal shops, including places to eat around check-in and the domestic departure area. Keep your boarding time in view while stopping for food or browsing. If you are meeting somebody arriving at Kualanamu, agree on an arrivals meeting point instead of a shop beyond passenger security.

International lounge

Saphire Lounge is in the international departures boarding area at Kualanamu. It gives eligible international passengers another place to wait before boarding. Confirm your access entitlement or booking conditions before relying on a lounge visit, and leave the lounge in time to reach your flight. Its international location matters if your next journey from KNO is domestic.

Planning a departure from Kualanamu Airport

Allow time for both the journey from Medan and the airport process. Keep your travel documents and booking ready, follow the airline's check-in advice, and ask the airline how a connection works if the flights were booked separately. For international travel, consult the relevant immigration authority about entry documents before departure. A seat reservation or onward ticket does not replace those checks.

Flights and flight schedule at Kualanamu Airport

Use the fare cards to compare travel dates and flight choices for KNO. The schedule table shows upcoming flights by date, airline and listed times. Read the full itinerary to distinguish a direct journey from one with a connection, then plan your Medan transfer around the selected flight.

• Medan to Bali (Denpasar)
• Medan to Banda Aceh
• Medan to Bangkok
• Medan to Batam

Compare Kualanamu flights on Traveloka and set a Price Alert for your preferred dates. Before leaving for KNO, check the flight-status hub and your airline's updates.