Travelling from Vancouver to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO): what you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when organizing your flight from Vancouver to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO). Explore your options for flying out of Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
Kuala Namu International Airport is located in Medan. The city operates in the UTC+7 timezone and is 14 hours ahead of Vancouver.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Vancouver to KNO.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
YVR is around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 26 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 33 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to Vancouver International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Vancouver to Kuala Namu International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH)
Give yourself some time to recharge during your flight from Vancouver to Kuala Namu International Airport with a stopover. Changi International Airport (SIN) is one of the options between Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base and KNO.
You can get to CXH from the centre of Vancouver in approximately 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport takes roughly 16 minutes to travel the 2 kilometres or so.
Start your vacation early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Vancouver to KNO, stay in one of these hotels near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base:
About Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Vancouver to Kuala Namu International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near KNO:
Getting from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to central Medan
Kuala Namu International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Medan. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 49 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes about 1 hour and 13 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)
For a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Kuala Namu International Airport, C$671 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip starting from C$1,231. These are the lowest fares right now but could change depending on availability.
It's a good idea to book early if you're hoping to get flight tickets from Vancouver to KNO. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from Vancouver to Kuala Namu International Airport across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)
July is the busiest month to catch a flight from Vancouver to Kuala Namu International Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Medan, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Lock in your flight from Vancouver to KNO for May if you're eager to head to the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Medan to range from 22ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Vancouver to Kuala Namu International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC and 31ºC on average.
More about Medan
After booking your flight from Vancouver to Kuala Namu International Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Medan:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Sipiso Piso Waterfall, Medan Grand Mosque and Sri Mariamman Temple Sunggal are major attractions which should feature on every Medan itinerary.
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