Connecting route · Nepal → Indonesia

Flights from Kathmandu to Medan

There are no direct flights from Kathmandu to Medan. The easiest way is one stop via Kuala Lumpur or Singapore, about 7h 00m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 7h 00m

Kathmandu to Medan at a glance

Fastest journey7h 00mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kuala Lumpur or Singapore

Best ways to fly from Kathmandu to Medan

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

KTM Kuala Lumpur (KUL) MES

Leg 1: Batik Air Malaysia, Himalaya Airlines, Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: AirAsia, Batik Air, Batik Air Malaysia

One airline, one ticket ~7h 00m

KTM Singapore (SIN) MES

Leg 1: Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: Batik Air, Scoot, Singapore Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~7h 42m

KTM Bangkok (DMK) MES

Leg 1: Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air · Leg 2: Indonesia AirAsia

Self-transfer likely ~7h 42m

Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance: 3,033 km1,883 miles
Journey time: 7h 00mestimate
Time difference: +1.25hMedan vs Kathmandu
Currency in Medan: IDR
Airports: KTM → KNO

Flights from Kathmandu to Medan: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kathmandu to Medan?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Bangkok. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.

How long is the flight from Kathmandu to Medan?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 00m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,033 km.

Where do you change planes between Kathmandu and Medan?

The best connecting points are Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Singapore (SIN) and Bangkok (DMK). Batik Air Malaysia flies both legs via Kuala Lumpur, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Kathmandu and Medan?

Kathmandu: Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM). Medan: Kualanamu International Airport (KNO).

What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Medan?

Medan is 1.25 hours ahead of Kathmandu.

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