How long is the flight from Australia to Sumatra?

Flight times from Australia to Sumatra vary, but if you’re flying out of Sydney Kingsford Smith and flying into Incheon Intl (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 10h 30m on average. Another popular route from Australia to Sumatra is flying from Melbourne to Incheon Intl, which will take roughly 11h 35m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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Recent flights found to popular cities in Sumatra

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Flights to Medan

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Scoot

15 Apr

SYD

22h 00m

1 stop

KNO

27 Apr

KNO

24h 00m

1 stop

SYD

$578

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Multiple Airlines

15 Apr

SYD

15h 45m

2 stops

KNO

27 Apr

KNO

22h 35m

1 stop

SYD

$729

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Multiple Airlines

12 Jan

MEL

12h 45m

1 stop

KNO

10 Feb

KNO

21h 35m

2 stops

MEL

$757

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Multiple Airlines

15 Apr

SYD

22h 00m

1 stop

KNO

27 Apr

KNO

22h 35m

1 stop

SYD

$792

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Batik Air

13 Jan

MEL

16h 55m

2 stops

KNO

10 Feb

KNO

31h 40m

2 stops

MEL

$828

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Multiple Airlines

12 Jan

MEL

12h 45m

1 stop

KNO

10 Feb

KNO

13h 35m

1 stop

MEL

$868

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Multiple Airlines

14 Mar

SYD

23h 45m

1 stop

KNO

17 Apr

KNO

18h 50m

3 stops

SYD

$891

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Multiple Airlines

13 Jan

MEL

30h 45m

2 stops

KNO

27 Jan

KNO

12h 50m

1 stop

MEL

$907

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Scoot

14 Mar

SYD

23h 45m

1 stop

KNO

17 Apr

KNO

16h 10m

1 stop

SYD

$913

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Batik Air

28 Jan

SYD

30h 15m

2 stops

KNO

4 Feb

KNO

19h 20m

2 stops

SYD

$918

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Batik Air

10 Mar

SYD

13h 45m

2 stops

KNO

11 Mar

KNO

15h 45m

2 stops

SYD

$919

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Multiple Airlines

14 Mar

SYD

30h 40m

2 stops

KNO

17 Apr

KNO

18h 50m

3 stops

SYD

$925

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Flights to Padang

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Multiple Airlines

20 Feb

SYD

20h 05m

1 stop

PDG

1 Mar

PDG

18h 15m

2 stops

SYD

$676

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20 Feb

SYD

20h 05m

1 stop

PDG

1 Mar

PDG

46h 30m

3 stops

SYD

$696

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20 Feb

SYD

20h 05m

1 stop

PDG

1 Mar

PDG

24h 15m

1 stop

SYD

$712

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Multiple Airlines

15 Mar

SYD

17h 35m

1 stop

PDG

26 Mar

PDG

17h 25m

1 stop

SYD

$781

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Multiple Airlines

28 Jan

BNE

29h 55m

1 stop

PDG

4 Feb

PDG

34h 40m

2 stops

BNE

$807

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Multiple Airlines

28 Jan

BNE

31h 10m

2 stops

PDG

4 Feb

PDG

19h 00m

2 stops

BNE

$808

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Multiple Airlines

28 Jan

BNE

31h 10m

2 stops

PDG

4 Feb

PDG

43h 00m

3 stops

BNE

$823

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Multiple Airlines

20 Feb

SYD

22h 00m

2 stops

PDG

1 Mar

PDG

40h 00m

3 stops

SYD

$835

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28 Jan

SYD

19h 20m

2 stops

PDG

4 Feb

PDG

14h 25m

2 stops

SYD

$840

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28 Jan

SYD

19h 20m

2 stops

PDG

4 Feb

PDG

17h 35m

3 stops

SYD

$841

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28 Jan

BNE

31h 10m

3 stops

PDG

4 Feb

PDG

39h 10m

3 stops

BNE

$846

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Multiple Airlines

28 Jan

SYD

25h 50m

3 stops

PDG

4 Feb

PDG

17h 35m

3 stops

SYD

$862

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20:50 - 15:50

SYD

KNO

22h 00m1 stop

16:35 - 19:35

KNO

SYD

24h 00m1 stop

$578Scoot

Wed, 15 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr

20:05 - 12:10

SYD

PDG

20h 05m1 stop

08:00 - 06:15

PDG

SYD

18h 15m2 stops

$676Multiple Airlines

Fri, 20 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar

20:05 - 12:10

SYD

PDG

20h 05m1 stop

16:20 - 18:50

PDG

SYD

46h 30m3 stops

$696Multiple Airlines

Fri, 20 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar

20:05 - 12:10

SYD

PDG

20h 05m1 stop

16:20 - 20:35

PDG

SYD

24h 15m1 stop

$712Multiple Airlines

Fri, 20 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar

07:45 - 20:40

MEL

KNO

16h 55m2 stops

18:00 - 05:40

KNO

MEL

31h 40m2 stops

$828Batik Air

Tue, 13 Jan - Tue, 10 Feb

07:15 - 09:30

SYD

KNO

30h 15m2 stops

06:55 - 06:15

KNO

SYD

19h 20m2 stops

$918Batik Air

Wed, 28 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb

09:20 - 19:30

BNE

KNO

13h 10m1 stop

08:45 - 10:20

KNO

BNE

22h 35m1 stop

$1,194Singapore Airlines

Tue, 12 May - Wed, 13 May

14:45 - 08:00

BNE

KNO

20h 15m1 stop

20:20 - 10:20

KNO

BNE

11h 00m1 stop

$1,196Singapore Airlines

Tue, 12 May - Wed, 13 May

15:00 - 09:30

MEL

KNO

22h 30m1 stop

10:25 - 05:00

KNO

MEL

14h 35m2 stops

$1,444Garuda Indonesia

Wed, 11 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar

08:50 - 08:30

BNE

KNO

26h 40m2 stops

09:20 - 06:25

KNO

BNE

18h 05m1 stop

$2,135Malaysia Airlines

Thu, 25 Dec - Tue, 13 Jan

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Depart

Return

Price

SydneyMedan

SYD - KNO

SYDKNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/4

20:50-15:50

1 stop22h 00m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Mon 27/4

16:35-19:35

1 stop24h 00m

$578

SydneyPadang

SYD - PDG

SYDPDG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 20/2

20:05-12:10

1 stop20h 05m

Padang Tabing

Sun 1/3

08:00-06:15

2 stops18h 15m

$676

SydneyPadang

SYD - PDG

SYDPDG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 20/2

20:05-12:10

1 stop20h 05m

Padang Tabing

Sun 1/3

16:20-18:50

3 stops46h 30m

$696

SydneyPadang

SYD - PDG

SYDPDG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 20/2

20:05-12:10

1 stop20h 05m

Padang Tabing

Sun 1/3

16:20-20:35

1 stop24h 15m

$712

MelbourneMedan

MEL - KNO

MELKNO

Melbourne

Tue 13/1

07:45-20:40

2 stops16h 55m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Tue 10/2

18:00-05:40

2 stops31h 40m

$828

SydneyMedan

SYD - KNO

SYDKNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 28/1

07:15-09:30

2 stops30h 15m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Wed 4/2

06:55-06:15

2 stops19h 20m

$918

BrisbaneMedan

BNE - KNO

BNEKNO

Brisbane

Tue 12/5

09:20-19:30

1 stop13h 10m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Wed 13/5

08:45-10:20

1 stop22h 35m

$1,194

BrisbaneMedan

BNE - KNO

BNEKNO

Brisbane

Tue 12/5

14:45-08:00

1 stop20h 15m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Wed 13/5

20:20-10:20

1 stop11h 00m

$1,196

MelbourneMedan

MEL - KNO

MELKNO

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

15:00-09:30

1 stop22h 30m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Sun 15/3

10:25-05:00

2 stops14h 35m

$1,444

BrisbaneMedan

BNE - KNO

BNEKNO

Brisbane

Thu 25/12

08:50-08:30

2 stops26h 40m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Tue 13/1

09:20-06:25

1 stop18h 05m

$2,135

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Sumatra flights insights and trends

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Sumatra?

Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to Sumatra. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $887. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to depart from Australia because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around $1,051.

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Summary info about Sumatra flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$275
Best Round-Trip Price	$578
Fastest flight time	16h 25m

The best one-way flight price to Sumatra from Australia in the last 72 hours is $275 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Padang Tabing).

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The best round-trip flight price to Sumatra from Australia in the last 72 hours is $578 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Medan Kuala Namu Intl).

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The fastest flight to Sumatra from Australia takes 16h 25m (Brisbane to Medan Kuala Namu Intl).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Sumatra

Which airlines fly to Sumatra?

Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines and Garuda Indonesia are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Sumatra according to our data. Singapore Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 42% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Sumatra. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Sumatra on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the best day of the week to fly to Sumatra?

The best day of the week to fly to Sumatra is Tuesday due to prices being at their lowest. Flying out on a Wednesday should be a backup plan since this day tends to be less expensive as well. Saturday, on the other hand, is the most expensive day to fly to Sumatra.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Sumatra?

Prices for flights to Sumatra refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Sumatra?

There are 8 operators available for flights to Sumatra as of December 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly to Sumatra?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel to Sumatra.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sumatra?

The required travel and health documents for your Sumatra trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Sumatra. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Can I find flights to Sumatra with flexible booking policies on momondo?

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Sumatra which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

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Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to Sumatra.

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