How to get here
Let’s start your journey to where nature’s wonders await, with clear directions, transportation options, and insider tips to pave the way for an adventure of a lifetime.
Medan is the capital of North Sumatra. Its airport is called Kuala Namu (KNO). This is our pick-up point. How to get here?
Flying from far far away? No problem, we’ve got you covered! Here are the typical, fastest ways how to get to Medan, North Sumatra.
We are not affiliated with Qatar Airways in any way — but if you are lucky and there is a Qatar Airlines connection from your airport, you most likely will change the plane only once!
From United States
– Via Middle East (All Qatar Airways): From California, Seattle, Texas, East coast, and more, directly to Doha, Qatar, then directly to Medan
– Via Singapore: From California, Seattle directly to Singapore, then directly to Medan
– Via South East Asia: Typically via Tokyo and a connection to one of the last legs
From Europe
– Via Middle East (All Qatar Airways): From many cities, directly to Doha, Qatar, then directly to Medan
– Via South East Asia: From London, Paris, Amsterdam, and others directly to Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, or Bangkok, then directly to Medan
From Australia
– Via South East Asia: Directly to Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Jakarta, or Bangkok, then directly to Medan
These are the typical and comfortable last legs of your international flights coming from US/EU. Flights of these airlines take you straight to Medan, North Sumatra. If you plan South-East asia trip and want to experience our beautiful jungle this might be a good info for you.
Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur/KUL: AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Citilink, Batik Air
Penang/PEN: AirAsia, Lion Air, Citilink, Firefly
Qatar
Doha/DOH: Qatar Airways
Singapore
Singapore/SIN: Singapore Airlines, Batik Air
Thailand
Bangkok/DMK: AirAsia
Already in Indonesia? That’s great! This are your typical options to get to North Sumatra.
From Jakarta
– CGK Airport: Countless connections daily; Garuda, Super Jet, Lion Air, Citilink, Batik Air
– HLP Airport: 3 Connections a day; Citilink, Batik Air
From Bali
– From Denpasar, Bali there is only 1 flight operated by Super Air Jet – IU789/IU788. It has a quick stop in small airport Majalengka/ Flight takes 4h40min
Flying from far far away? No problem, we’ve got you covered! Here are the typical, fastest ways how to get to Medan, North Sumatra.
We are not affiliated with Qatar Airways in any way — but if you are lucky and there is a Qatar Airlines connection from your airport, you most likely will change the plane only once!
From United States
– Via Middle East (All Qatar Airways): From California, Seattle, Texas, East coast, and more, directly to Doha, Qatar, then directly to Medan
– Via Singapore: From California, Seattle directly to Singapore, then directly to Medan
– Via South East Asia: Typically via Tokyo and a connection to one of the last legs
From Europe
– Via Middle East (All Qatar Airways): From many cities, directly to Doha, Qatar, then directly to Medan
– Via South East Asia: From London, Paris, Amsterdam, and others directly to Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, or Bangkok, then directly to Medan
From Australia
– Via South East Asia: Directly to Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Jakarta, or Bangkok, then directly to Medan
These are the typical and comfortable last legs of your international flights coming from US/EU. Flights of these airlines take you straight to Medan, North Sumatra. If you plan South-East asia trip and want to experience our beautiful jungle this might be a good info for you.
Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur/KUL: AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Citilink, Batik Air
Penang/PEN: AirAsia, Lion Air, Citilink, Firefly
Qatar
Doha/DOH: Qatar Airways
Singapore
Singapore/SIN: Singapore Airlines, Batik Air
Thailand
Bangkok/DMK: AirAsia
Already in Indonesia? That’s great! This are your typical options to get to North Sumatra.
From Jakarta
– CGK Airport: Countless connections daily; Garuda, Super Jet, Lion Air, Citilink, Batik Air
– HLP Airport: 3 Connections a day; Citilink, Batik Air
From Bali
– From Denpasar, Bali there is only 1 flight operated by Super Air Jet – IU789/IU788. It has a quick stop in small airport Majalengka/ Flight takes 4h40min
Bukit Lawang Transport
From Kuala Namu airport or hotel in Medan to Bukit Lawang we have option for private transport, public transport or a tourist bus.
Private transport
We will pick up you as your required just send us your address
| Route | Price |
| Kuala Namu airport - Bukit lawang / One way | 40 EUR |
| Hotel in Medan – Bukit lawang / One way | 35 EUR |
| Bukit lawang - Brastagi / One way | 65 EUR |
| Bukit lawang - Lake Toba / One way | 85 EUR |
| Bukit lawang - Tangkahan ( Jeep ) / Return | 45 EUR |
Tourist bus
| Route | Price |
| Airport - Bukit Lawang | 210K IDR / person |
| Medan/Hotel - Bukit Lawang | 165K IDR / person |
| Bukit Lawang - Berastagi | 230K IDR / person |
| Bukit Lawang - Lake Toba | 270K IDR / person |
Public transport
Airport by public bus
You can take ALS company ( orange colour ) leave every hour going directly to Binjai about 2 hours ( 40K IDR/person) and take samll yellow public bus to Tanah lapang ( bus station to Bukit lawang 10K IDR/person ) last bus from Binjai to Bukit lawang at 18.00 Pm ( 30K IDR/person ) about 2 hours you will arrive in Bukit lawang . Make your reservation for accommodation and tour and we will pick you up after arrival at the bus stop in Bukit Lawang and accompany you to your guest house.
Hotel by public bus
You can take taxi to Pinang Baris station you booking taxi from hotel or you can bargain directly to taxi driver from pinang baris to Bukit lawang ( 50K IDR/person ) about 3 hours to Bukit lawang bus station. Make your reservation for accommodation and tour and we will pick you up after arrival at the bus stop in Bukit Lawang and accompany you to your guest house.
BEWARE. At Pinang baris station or Binjai bus station western tourist very often experience unpleasant situation with locals. When someone asks for money saying they would buy a ticket for you – just ignore them – they will charge you up to 200K IDR/person extra. Just purchase the ticket directly from the driver.