Travelling from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Yogyakarta: what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Kuala Namu International Airport to Yogyakarta and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 40 minutes.
Medan (the location of Kuala Namu International Airport) and Yogyakarta share the same timezone — UTC+7.
The busiest route is from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA). Take your pick of four services every week between these two airports. Lion Air offers a 17:20 departure between KNO and YIA.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your KNO to Yogyakarta flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or another peak period, give yourself more time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Direct Kuala Namu International Airport to Yogyakarta tickets are available for booking. Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) is where you'll complete your journey.
Book your favourite seat with Lion Air. This well-known airline offers direct flights from Kuala Namu International Airport to Yogyakarta.
Travelling from central Medan to KNO takes around 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Kuala Namu International Airport to Yogyakarta? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to KNO:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Kuala Namu International Airport, 68.46% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Yogyakarta
$187 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Kuala Namu International Airport to Yogyakarta flight. Return flight tickets start at $374. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Book six months before you want to travel. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from KNO to Yogyakarta.
Plan your trip for October. That's the best month for landing an epic deal on Kuala Namu International Airport to Yogyakarta tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the lowest price across every month.
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Airports in Yogyakarta
Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA)
Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) to central Yogyakarta takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 40 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 2 hours 10 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Kuala Namu International Airport to Yogyakarta, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near YIA:
Adisutjipto International Airport (JOG)
After your flight from Kuala Namu International Airport to Yogyakarta has landed, you can get to the city centre in about 25 minutes by car. Central Yogyakarta is roughly 10 kilometres from Adisutjipto International Airport (JOG).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 55 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near JOG. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your KNO to Yogyakarta flight:
Find the perfect playlist and hit the road in an Adisutjipto International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Avis and get your trip rolling right away.
Avoid filling out forms on the spot and save time at the rental desk by completing your booking beforehand. Reserve your ride from JOG a few weeks in advance so you can simply collect the keys and drive away.
Best time to go to Yogyakarta
Carefully consider your dates before locking in your flight from Kuala Namu International Airport to Yogyakarta. The city comes alive during peak season, but hotel prices are often higher and attractions can be busy. Go to Yogyakarta in low season for a quieter vibe.
When booking your Kuala Namu International Airport to Yogyakarta flight ticket, think about what kind of weather works for you. October is the warmest month in Yogyakarta, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 34ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from KNO to Yogyakarta in August when temperatures average between 19ºC and 30ºC.
More about Yogyakarta
Start your Yogyakarta trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Kuala Namu International Airport to Yogyakarta, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Museum Kristal dan Cinderamata Keraton Yogyakarta, Taman Sari Water Castle and Kota Gede are leading attractions which should be on any good Yogyakarta itinerary.
Explore more of Indonesia
You've seen Yogyakarta, now it's time to explore more of Indonesia. Travel about 274 kilometres east to Surabaya to tick off its leading attractions. From Yos Sudarso Monument to Garasi Ollaf and PT.Danoe, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Bandung is another standout destination in Indonesia and is around 322 kilometres west of Yogyakarta. No journey is complete without dropping by Braga Street, Gedung Sate and Bandung Geological Museum (Museum Geologi).