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Nearest Airport to Medan: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Medan is Soewondo Air Force Base (MES), about 2.8 km (2 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Kualanamu International Airport (KNO), 23 km away.

Closest airport MES Soewondo Air Force Base 2.8 km · 2 mi · ~5 min by car
Closest international KNO Kualanamu International Airport 23 km · 15 mi · ~25 min by car

Airports near Medan

  1. 1
    Soewondo Air Force Base Flag of IndonesiaMedan, Indonesia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Indonesia
    MES 2.8 km2 mi · ~5 min
  2. 2
    Kualanamu International Airport Flag of IndonesiaBeringin, Indonesia · International Airports in Indonesia Meet & Greet →
    KNO 23 km15 mi · ~25 min
  3. 3
    Alas Leuser Airport Flag of IndonesiaKutacane, Indonesia · Regional Airports in Indonesia
    LSR 92 km57 mi · ~1 h 38 min
  4. 4
    Silangit Airport Flag of IndonesiaSiborong-Borong, Indonesia · Airfield Airports in Indonesia
    DTB 152 km94 mi · ~2 h 42 min
  5. 5
    Syekh Hamzah Fansyuri Airport Flag of IndonesiaSingkil, Indonesia · Airfield Airports in Indonesia
    FSH 165 km103 mi · ~2 h 57 min
  6. 6
    Pulau Pangkor Airport Flag of MalaysiaPangkor Island, Malaysia · Airfield Airports in Malaysia
    PKG 222 km138 mi · ~3 h 58 min
  7. 7
    Dr. Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport Flag of IndonesiaSibolga (Pinangsori), Indonesia · Regional Airports in Indonesia Meet & Greet →
    FLZ 227 km141 mi · ~4 h 03 min
  8. 8
    Lhok Sukon Airport Flag of IndonesiaLhok Sukon-Sumatra Island, Indonesia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Indonesia
    LSX 227 km141 mi · ~4 h 04 min
  9. 9
    Rembele Airport Flag of IndonesiaTakengon, Indonesia · Regional Airports in Indonesia
    TXE 238 km148 mi · ~4 h 15 min
  10. 10
    Aek Godang Airport Flag of IndonesiaPadang Sidempuan, Indonesia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Indonesia
    AEG 257 km160 mi · ~4 h 36 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Helvetia Airport11 km
  • Tebing Tinggi Airport55 km

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Medan; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Medan?

The nearest airport to Medan is Soewondo Air Force Base (MES), about 2.8 km (2 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Kualanamu International Airport (KNO), 23 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Medan?

Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) is 23 km from Medan in a straight line — roughly 25 min by car.

What other airports are near Medan?

Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) — 23 km, Alas Leuser Airport (LSR) — 92 km and Silangit Airport (DTB) — 152 km.

How long does it take to get from Medan to Soewondo Air Force Base?

About 5 min by car for the 2.8 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.