Medan is the capital of North Sumatra. To reach it from Manado, you must fly into Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) via a transit in Jakarta. The total travel time is approximately 7 to 9 hours. Medan is the gateway to Lake Toba and the Bukit Barisan mountains.
Total Distance: Driving distance N/A; straight-line air distance 3,000 km.
Book your transit with a single airline to ensure baggage transfer.
February to August for the best weather in North Sumatra.