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$367+ Cheap flights to Sumatra

— KNO
22 Sep — 29 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Sumatra in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Sumatra

Sat 28/1108:10 -
2 stops35h 50m
Sun 13/1216:50 -
1 stop13h 30m
Deal found 22/8$810
Sun 25/1013:25 -
2 stops30h 35m
Sun 1/1109:55 -
2 stops28h 55m
Deal found 19/8$832
Wed 4/1122:15 -
1 stop22h 45m
Sun 8/1106:55 -
1 stop20h 15m
Deal found 18/8$839
Sat 28/1113:25 -
1 stop30h 45m
Sun 13/1216:55 -
1 stop15h 15m
Deal found 19/8$853
Sat 28/1109:55 -
1 stop34h 05m
Sun 13/1209:20 -
1 stop21h 00m
Deal found 23/8$882
Mon 5/1021:35 -
2 stops24h 25m
Mon 12/1012:05 -
1 stop27h 55m
Deal found 21/8$949
Wed 28/1011:40 -
1 stop29h 45m
Sun 1/1114:10 -
2 stops38h 00m
Deal found 20/8$1,241
Sun 25/1011:45 -
1 stop27h 30m
Wed 28/1012:00 -
1 stop18h 45m
Deal found 20/8$1,302
Wed 4/1111:40 -
1 stop32h 50m
Sun 8/1117:15 -
2 stops34h 55m
Deal found 21/8$1,379
Sun 13/1211:10 -
2 stops25h 20m
Sun 3/117:15 -
2 stops17h 10m
Deal found 20/8$1,501
Sat 12/1207:55 -
2 stops16h 40m
Sun 3/106:05 -
1 stop20h 40m
Deal found 20/8$1,605

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Return from

$810

One-way from

$367

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$835
Malaysia Airlines
  • Malaysia Airlines
  • 28/11-13/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 20m total
  • Sydney to Medan
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9/9
  • 9/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 45m total
  • Sydney to Sumatra
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SydneyMedan

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - KNO Medan Kuala Namu Intl

SYDKNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 7/9

20:50-15:30

1 stop21h 40m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Thu 17/9

15:00-08:20

1 stop14h 20m

$744

SydneyMedan

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - KNO Medan Kuala Namu Intl

SYDKNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 28/11

08:10-16:00

2 stops35h 50m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Sun 13/12

16:50-10:20

1 stop13h 30m

$831

SydneyBandar Lampung

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - TKG Bandar Lampung Radin Inten II

SYDTKG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/10

13:25-16:00

2 stops30h 35m

Bandar Lampung Radin Inten II

Sun 1/11

09:55-18:50

2 stops28h 55m

$832

SydneyMedan

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - KNO Medan Kuala Namu Intl

SYDKNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/11

22:15-17:00

1 stop22h 45m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Sun 8/11

06:55-07:10

1 stop20h 15m

$839

SydneyMedan

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - KNO Medan Kuala Namu Intl

SYDKNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 28/11

13:25-15:50

1 stop30h 25m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Sun 13/12

16:35-12:10

1 stop15h 35m

$856

SydneyPadang

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - PDG Padang Tabing

SYDPDG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 5/10

21:35-16:00

3 stops22h 25m

Padang Tabing

Mon 12/10

12:05-20:00

1 stop27h 55m

$1,030

SydneyBandar Lampung

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - TKG Bandar Lampung Radin Inten II

SYDTKG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 28/10

11:40-13:25

1 stop29h 45m

Bandar Lampung Radin Inten II

Sun 1/11

14:10-08:10

2 stops38h 00m

$1,241

SydneyPadang

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - PDG Padang Tabing

SYDPDG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/10

11:45-11:15

1 stop27h 30m

Padang Tabing

Wed 28/10

12:00-10:45

1 stop18h 45m

$1,302

SydneyPadang

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - PDG Padang Tabing

SYDPDG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/11

11:40-16:30

1 stop32h 50m

Padang Tabing

Sun 8/11

17:15-08:10

2 stops34h 55m

$1,379

SydneyPadang

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - PDG Padang Tabing

SYDPDG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 13/12

11:10-08:30

2 stops25h 20m

Padang Tabing

Sun 3/1

17:15-14:25

2 stops17h 10m

$1,501

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Best time to book a flight to Sumatra

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Sumatra

How long is the flight to Sumatra?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Sumatra takes 27 hours 48 minutes. Flights to Sumatra from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Sumatra?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Sumatra are Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Garuda Indonesia.

Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From $465
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $675
Garuda Indonesia
Garuda Indonesia
From $872
Scoot
Scoot
From $242

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sumatra?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Sumatra are Scoot, Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines.

Rainfall in Sumatra by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sumatra ranges from 80.0 - 270.0 mm per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 270.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Sumatra when rainfall is around 80.0 mm.

Temperature in Sumatra by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sumatra, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Sumatra?

Booking 61 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Sumatra. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sumatra

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines,Garuda Indonesia, andMalaysia Airlines to Indonesia by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,585 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,585 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,585 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Garuda Indonesia
8.1
Very Good
94 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,585 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
315 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,585 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Scoot
6.7
Okay
331 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,585 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

FAQs about flying to Sumatra

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Sumatra if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Sumatra on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Sumatra?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Scoot is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Sumatra.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Sumatra depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Sumatra, Brisbane offers the quickest one-way flight (13 hours 45 minutes).

  • Does Medan Kuala Namu Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Medan Kuala Namu Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Medan Kuala Namu Intl?

    Yes. Medan Kuala Namu Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Anara Sky Kualanamu Hotel is the closest property to Medan Kuala Namu Intl (0.0 km away from Medan Kuala Namu Intl).

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