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Medan by plane
Medan by plane
Medan's international airport is known as Polonia International Airport (IATA: MES) and is located about 15 minutes from the city. It handles both domestic and regional international flights. Domestic departure taxes from Medan is Rp 35,000, while international departure tax is Rp 75,000.
Medan is currently in the process of finalising the new Kuala Namu International Airport, but when this might actually happen is still uncertain. Be prepared though as this new airport is a long way from the middle of the city and taxi transfers will be much more expensive.
Getting there: A Taxi into town sets you back around Rp 40,000, unless you walk past the taxis in front of the terminal and proceed towards the exit. There are more taxis towards the exit, and if you bargain well, you can get a taxi for only Rp 20,000 (Although this is not easy to do as the road is quite bumpy and you are likely to get run down walking along the exit road, strongly suggest you negotiate with the taxi drivers at the terminal). Metered taxis exist if you want to walk outside airport. There is a Petronas Gas Station just across the road in the left side of the exit. Usually, some Blue Bird taxis are parked there. These taxis always use meter and possibly more cheaper than taxis in airport. If you know the public bus number for your destination, it is Rp 3,500 per person, but those unfamiliar with the Indonesian language are encouraged to get taxis for their first transportation.
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