How to travel from East Nusa Tenggara to Medan, Indonesia

The distance between East Nusa Tenggara and Medan is around 2,899km (1,801 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from East Nusa Tenggara to Medan by plane, ferry, train, car and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MedanEast Nusa Tenggara if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) to Kuala Namu (KNO).

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time4h 50m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 2,051,980($135)
Operated by

Batik Air

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2 similiar routes

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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port then take the train to Jakarta Gambir then take a ferry to Belawan.

  • Duration6 days 9h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,452,860($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between East Nusa Tenggara and Medan

There are several options for getting from East Nusa Tenggara to Medan by plane, ferry, train, car and bus. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around IDR 1,452,860 ($95) and will take around 6h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 2,051,980 ($135).

The distance between East Nusa Tenggara and Medan is around 2,899km (1,801 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,541km (957 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from East Nusa Tenggara and Medan by plane.

The quickest way to get from East Nusa Tenggara to Medan is to fly which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx IDR 2,051,980 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between East Nusa Tenggara and Medan is to fly which will typically cost around IDR 1,452,860 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between East Nusa Tenggara and Medan. We recommend that you fly from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) to Kuala Namu (KNO). instead which will take 5h 30m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between East Nusa Tenggara and Medan. We recommend that you fly from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) to Kuala Namu (KNO). instead which will take 5h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from East Nusa Tenggara and Medan. Flights depart from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) and arrive at Kuala Namu (KNO) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 4h 50m.

There is no direct flight from East Nusa Tenggara to Medan. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 5h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from East Nusa Tenggara to Medan typically takes around 4h 50m. Flights depart from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) and and arrive into Kuala Namu (KNO).

The closest major airport to Medan is Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP) (HLP) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Medan. Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) (CGK) and Husein Sastranegara International Airport (BDO) (BDO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from East Nusa Tenggara to Medan. We recommend that you fly from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) to Kuala Namu (KNO). instead which will take 5h 30m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from East Nusa Tenggara to Medan is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around IDR 2,051,980 ($135).

How do I get from East Nusa Tenggara to Medan

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Transport options from East Nusa Tenggara to Medan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
5h 30m
IDR 2,051,980($135)
every 3 hours2,899km (1,801 miles)
Fly to Kuala Namu (KNO)6h 5m
IDR 1,452,860($95)
every 3 hours3,098km (1,925 miles)
Fly to Kuala Namu (KNO)6h 10m
IDR 2,426,430($160)
every 3 hours3,352km (2,083 miles)
Ferry and Train + 1 similar
6 days 9h
IDR 1,452,860($95)
once a week4,249km (2,640 miles)
Ferry, Car and Bus7 days 16h
IDR 1,902,200($125)
once a week4,515km (2,806 miles)

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Airports near Medan

The following major airports near Medan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.

HLP
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Medan
CGK
Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK)
International Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Medan
BDO
Husein Sastranegara International Airport (BDO)
International Airport
Distance
113km (70 miles) from Medan