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There are 3 ways to get from Istanbul to Medan by plane or bus

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Fly Istanbul to Kuala Namu International Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane IST - KNO
19h 17m
Rp 6,517,475–13,121,185
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane SAW - KNO
20h 8m
Rp 6,045,057–16,072,744
Fly Istanbul to Silangit Airport, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Silangit Airport (DTB)plane IST - DTB
2. Take the bus from Silangit Airport to Parapatbus
3. Take the bus from Parapat to Amplas Stationbus
29h 30m
Rp 8,197,288–29,674,173

Istanbul (IST) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) flights

38Weekly Planes

14h 20mAverage Duration

Rp 6,240,842Cheapest Price

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Distance: 8,169.4 km
Duration: 19h 17m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Medan, Indonesia?

Turkish Airlines, Malindo Airways, and four other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) 5 times a day.

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Medan(opens in a new window), Indonesia(opens in a new window)

Medan is the capital and largest city of the Indonesian province of North Sumatra. The nearby Strait of Malacca, Port of Belawan, and Kualanamu International Airport make Medan a regional hub and multicultural metropolis, acting as a financial centre for Sumatra and a gateway to the western part of Indonesia. About 60% of the economy in North Sumatra is backed by trading, agriculture, and processing industries, including exports from its 4 million acres of palm oil plantations. The National Development Planning Agency listed Medan as one of the four main central cities in Indonesia, alongside Jakarta, Surabaya, and Makassar.

Things to do in Medan

Maimun Palace(Opens in a new window)

Maimun Palace or Maimoon Palace (Indonesian: Istana Maimun) is an istana (royal palace) of the Sultanate of Deli and a well-known landmark in Medan, the capital city of North Sumatra, Indonesia. Today, it serves as a museum.

Places to stay in Medan

Rp 1,798,258

JW Marriott Hotel Medan(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

Rp 1,170,897

Adimulia Hotel Medan(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

Rp 559,637

ibis Styles Medan Pattimura(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

Rp 831,230

Aryaduta Medan(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

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