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Flights from Seoul to Medan

There are no direct flights from Seoul to Medan. The easiest way is one stop via Kuala Lumpur or Singapore, about 8h 41m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 8h 41m
SELKNOKUL

Seoul to Medan at a glance

Fastest journey8h 41mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kuala Lumpur or Singapore

Best ways to fly from Seoul to Medan

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

1
SEL Kuala Lumpur (KUL) MES
Leg 1: Batik Air Malaysia, Korean Air, Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: AirAsia, Batik Air, Batik Air Malaysia
One airline, one ticket ~8h 41m
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2
SEL Singapore (SIN) MES
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, Korean Air · Leg 2: Batik Air, Scoot, Singapore Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 04m
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3
SEL Bangkok (DMK) MES
Leg 1: Thai AirAsia · Leg 2: Indonesia AirAsia
Self-transfer likely ~9h 31m
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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
4,750 km2,950 miles
Journey time
8h 41mestimate
Time difference
-2hMedan vs Seoul
Currency in Medan
IDR
Airports
ICN, GMP → KNO

Flights from Seoul to Medan: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Seoul 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 Seoul to Medan?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 41m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,750 km.
Where do you change planes between Seoul 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 Seoul and Medan?
Seoul: Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP). Medan: Kualanamu International Airport (KNO).
What is the time difference between Seoul and Medan?
Medan is 2 hours behind Seoul.

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