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Let’s begin your journey to nature’s breathtaking wonders, guided by clear directions, various transportation options, and exclusive tips to ensure an unforgettable adventure.

Medan is the capital city of North Sumatra, and its main airport is Kuala Namu (KNO). This is where we will pick you up. So, how do you get here?

Routes from US/EU

Flying in from a distant corner of the world? Don’t worry — we’ve got everything sorted for you! Here are some of the most common and efficient routes to reach Medan, North Sumatra.

While we aren’t affiliated with Qatar Airways, if you’re lucky enough to find a connection through them from your departure city, chances are you’ll only need to make one stop!

From the United States
Via the Middle East (Qatar Airways): Departures from places like California, Seattle, Texas, or the East Coast often route through Doha, Qatar, followed by a direct flight to Medan.
Via Singapore: Direct flights from California or Seattle to Singapore, then connect directly to Medan.
Via Southeast Asia: Sometimes routed through Tokyo, then onwards to your final connections to Medan.

From Europe
Via the Middle East (Qatar Airways): Many European cities offer direct flights to Doha, with a convenient transfer to Medan.
Via Southeast Asia: Major cities like London, Paris, or Amsterdam offer flights to Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, or Bangkok, with connections to Medan.

From Australia
Via Southeast Asia: Fly directly to hubs such as Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Jakarta, or Bangkok, then continue on to Medan.

Private Transport

RoutePrice
Kuala Namu Airport – Bukit Lawang/ One Way
40 EUR
Hotel in Medan – Bukit Lawang / One Way
35 EUR
Bukit Lawang – Berastagi / One Way
65 EUR
Bukit Lawang – Lake Toba / One Way
85 EUR
Bukit Lawang – Tangkahan (Jeep) / Return
45 EUR

Tourist Bus

RoutePrice
Airport – Bukit Lawang210K IDR / person
Medan/Hotel – Bukit Lawang165K IDR / person
Bukit Lawang – Berastagi230K IDR / person
Bukit Lawang – Lake Toba270K IDR / person

Public transport

Airport by public bus

You can take ALS company ( orange colour ) leave every hour going directly to Binjai about 2 hours ( 40K IDR/person) and take samll yellow public bus to Tanah lapang ( bus station to Bukit lawang 10K IDR/person ) last bus from Binjai to Bukit lawang at 18.00 Pm ( 30K IDR/person ) about 2 hours you will arrive in Bukit lawang . Make your reservation for accommodation and tour and we will pick you up after arrival at the bus stop in Bukit Lawang and accompany you to your guest house.

Hotel by public bus

You can take taxi to Pinang Baris station you booking taxi from hotel or you can bargain directly to taxi driver from pinang baris to Bukit lawang ( 50K IDR/person ) about 3 hours to Bukit lawang bus station. Make your reservation for accommodation and tour and we will pick you up after arrival at the bus stop in Bukit Lawang and accompany you to your guest house.

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