Taxis from Kualanamu to Medan city take about 30–40 minutes. Both Lake Toba and Bukit Lawang require a full day minimum from the airport.
Things to do at Kuala Namu Airport (KNO)
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Things to do in Kuala Namu Airport
Kualanamu Airport serves Medan — the gateway city to North Sumatra and some of Indonesia's most compelling natural and cultural experiences. Lake Toba — the world's largest volcanic crater lake and a supervolcano caldera — is about 3 hours south and holds Samosir Island with its Batak villages. Closer to the city, the Bukit Lawang Orangutan Sanctuary on the edge of Gunung Leuser National Park is a 3-hour drive northwest and offers the best easily accessible orangutan encounters in Sumatra.
Insider intel
Top Tips for Kuala Namu Airport
- Bukit Lawang is the most time-efficient orangutan experience — arrange through licensed local guides.
Lounge directory
Browse lounges at KNO
2 Sanctifly partner lounges at Kuala Namu Airport. Each is bookable with points.
100 points per guestPlaza Premium Lounge Medan (Domestic)
After you clear the Security Check point at Kuala Namu Airport (KNO) in Medan, Indonesia, continue into the airside departures area of the Main Terminal. Follow the flow toward the boarding gates and proceed down toward the gate level. Once you reach the boarding gate area, turn right and walk along the concourse until you are facing gate 9. The Plaza Premium Lounge Medan (Domestic) airport lounge is located directly in front of gate 9, making it easy to find and convenient for domestic travel departures. If you’re planning your time at Kuala Namu Airport, this airside location means you can relax in the lounge and still stay close to your gate for boarding.Book Now
100 points per guestSaphire lounge(lnternational)
At Kuala Namu Airport (KNO) in Medan, Indonesia, the Saphire Lounge (International) is an easy-to-find airport lounge located airside in the International Terminal, making it a convenient stop for international travel. After you complete passport control and pass through the security check, remain in the departures area and continue toward the boarding gates. The lounge is situated on Level 2 near Boarding Gate No. 5, so you can relax close to your departure point without leaving the secure area. If you’re planning your time at Kuala Namu Airport before a flight, head upstairs to Level 2 and look for the lounge near Gate 5 once you’re airside.Book Now
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Unlock airport-specific digital content and reserve VIP lounges using the points included with your plan.
Select the tier that fits your travel habits; higher tiers include more points.
When you book a lounge, you'll receive a unique access code in the app and by email—show this at the lounge to gain access.
You can buy extra points at any time, and rates improve with higher-tier plans.
Membership unlocks airport-specific digital content and the ability to book VIP lounges using points.
Each tier
Liftoff ($25/year)
Explorer ($97/year)
Jetsetter ($220/year)
Trailblazer ($399/year)
provides a different annual points allowance (except Liftoff, which doesn't include points) that refreshes when your subscription renews. You can use your points to reserve lounge access and purchase additional points through the app if you need more.
Higher tiers not only come with more points but also reduce the per-point price when buying extra.
Points are the currency you use in the Liftoff app to book VIP lounge visits. Most plans — Liftoff, Explorer, Jetsetter and Trailblazer — include a points allowance that is deposited into your account whenever your subscription renews. Liftoff does not include points. You spend points to reserve lounges and you can top up your balance at any time through the app. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.
Additional points can be purchased directly in the Sanctifly app from your mobile. All plans allow you to buy more points whenever you need them, and the per-point price decreases on higher-tier plans. Purchased points are added to your account immediately and are non-refundable. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.