Transit at Kualanamu
Transiting through KNO is easy and efficient. No need to collect baggage — simply follow the transit flow to the boarding room. Or make the most of your layover to enjoy the airport and Medan City.
No baggage pickup
Automatically transferred
Hotel Anara
Inside the airport
Medan City
~30 min via Railink
Eligibility
Who Can Transit at KNO?
Passengers with a connecting flight through Kualanamu are eligible to transit. Ensure that:
Both flights are booked under the same travel itinerary
Checked baggage is tagged to the final destination from the departure airport
You have sufficient transit time between flights (minimum 60 minutes)
🧳 No baggage collection needed
Your checked baggage will be automatically transferred to your connecting flight. You can proceed directly to the boarding room.
Transit flow
Airport Transit Process
Disembark your aircraft and follow signs towards the jet bridge.
Look for and enter the Transit Door near the jet bridge. This takes you directly into the boarding room — no immigration, no baggage collection.
Inside the boarding room, check the flight information board for your onward flight gate number.
Monitor departure announcements and ensure you are at the gate before boarding time.
Long transit time?
Rest & Refresh
Leaving the airport?
Explore Medan & North Sumatra
Head to the city
Transport to Medan
Railink Train
Direct to Medan city centre in ~30 minutes. Safe, comfortable, on time.
View info🚌Damri Bus
Official bus service to various destinations in Medan and surrounding areas.
View info🚕Official Taxi
KNO-licensed taxis available at the arrivals area, metered and safe.
View info📱Ride-Hailing
Gojek and Grab available at a dedicated pick-up zone outside the terminal.
View infoNeed help during transit?
Visit the nearest information counter or contact the KNO Contact Centre.