Statistics on London-Sumatra (Medan) flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Sumatra (Medan) (from: London)
The average price to go to Sumatra (Medan) from London airport is $ 941 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 794 (in march) and $ 1214 (in august), which is a saving of $ 147 or a surplus of $ 273 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $730 to $782 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Sumatra (Medan) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your London-Sumatra (Medan) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 15022 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Sumatra (Medan) from London and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 794, saving $ 147 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 941). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1214).
Flight London-Sumatra (Medan): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 779 | $ 960 | fair price |
| February | $ 710 | $ 838 | good price |
| March | $ 672 | $ 794 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 807 | $ 961 | fair price |
| May | $ 695 | $ 813 | good price |
| June | $ 730 | $ 825 | good price |
| July | $ 873 | $ 1082 | fair price |
| August | $ 944 | $ 1214 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 708 | $ 854 | good price |
| October | $ 712 | $ 976 | fair price |
| November | $ 683 | $ 823 | good price |
| December | $ 887 | $ 1153 | high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from London to Sumatra (Medan)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from London to Sumatra (Medan) range from $521 to $1303. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $521 to $574), 1% at the maximum price (from $1251 to $1303). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $730 to $782 (12% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the London->Sumatra (Medan) flight
There are 20 companies that serve London from Sumatra (Medan) airport: Ryanair, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Etihad Airways, Wizz Air Uk, EasyJet, Turkish Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Swiss, Lufthansa, Shenzhen Airlines, British Airways, Wizz Air, Air China, Saudia, KLM, wizz air malta and China Eastern.
Data analysis:
Of the 15022 flights analyzed in previous years, Ryanair was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (11% of the time) on the London->Sumatra (Medan) route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, London-Sumatra (Medan) flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $35. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $82.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Sumatra (Medan) to London departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $37. Conversely, departing from Sumatra (Medan) on a monday may cost you an additional $67.
Top prices London-Sumatra (Medan)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Sumatra (Medan) | 26-11 to 30-11-2024 | $ 751 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| London → Sumatra (Medan) | 04-12 to 08-12-2024 | $ 735 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| London → Sumatra (Medan) | 01-02 to 18-02-2025 | $ 745 | layover flight with Shenzhen Airlines |
| London → Sumatra (Medan) | 02-02 to 07-02-2025 | $ 764 | layover flight with Shenzhen Airlines |
| London → Sumatra (Medan) | 10-02 to 16-02-2025 | $ 758 | layover flight with Shenzhen Airlines |
| London → Sumatra (Medan) | 01-03 to 11-03-2025 | $ 722 | layover flight with Wizz Air Uk |
| London → Sumatra (Medan) | 06-03 to 22-03-2025 | $ 742 | layover flight with China Southern |
| London → Sumatra (Medan) | 09-03 to 22-03-2025 | $ 668 | layover flight with Shenzhen Airlines |
| London → Sumatra (Medan) | 04-05 to 25-05-2025 | $ 747 | layover flight with Swiss |
| London → Sumatra (Medan) | 05-05 to 12-05-2025 | $ 742 | layover flight with Wizz Air Uk |
When to book your flight London - Sumatra (Medan) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 8 to 9 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a London-Sumatra (Medan) flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from London to Sumatra (Medan), it is recommended to buy it 8 to 9 months before departure (it is then on average 842 $, which is a saving of 99 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (166 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your London to Sumatra (Medan) flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 906 $) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 761 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 817) |
| March | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 716 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 774), 2 to 3 months ($ 772), 3 to 4 months ($ 783), 4 to 5 months ($ 761) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 874 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 961), 4 to 5 months ($ 949), 5 to 6 months ($ 931), 7 to 8 months ($ 932), 8 to 9 months ($ 907), 10 to 11 months ($ 931) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 709 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 810), 3 to 4 months ($ 804), 4 to 5 months ($ 793) |
| June | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 724 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 796), 2 to 3 months ($ 770), 4 to 5 months ($ 805), 6 to 7 months ($ 757) |
| July | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 884 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1058), 2 to 3 months ($ 981), 3 to 4 months ($ 977), 5 to 6 months ($ 967), 6 to 7 months ($ 921), 7 to 8 months ($ 894) |
| August | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 976 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1185), 2 to 3 months ($ 1070), 4 to 5 months ($ 1072), 5 to 6 months ($ 1065), 6 to 7 months ($ 1087), 7 to 8 months ($ 1054), 8 to 9 months ($ 1025), 9 to 10 months ($ 1116) |
| September | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 763 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 826), 2 to 3 months ($ 782), 3 to 4 months ($ 770), 5 to 6 months ($ 833), 6 to 7 months ($ 817), 7 to 8 months ($ 770) |
| October | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 781 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 838), 4 to 5 months ($ 852), 5 to 6 months ($ 832), 7 to 8 months ($ 842) |
| November | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 681 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 782), 2 to 3 months ($ 736), 4 to 5 months ($ 749), 6 to 7 months ($ 736) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 981 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1143), 3 to 4 months ($ 1112) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for London->Sumatra (Medan) are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $22. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $22 more.
London to Sumatra (Medan): flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 743 $735 to $751 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1475 $735 to $4987 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 883 $741 to $1193 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 787 $688 to $875 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 700 $664 to $742 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1654 $873 to $4476 | very high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 791 $742 to $857 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 831 $831 to $831 | fair price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 908 $880 to $935 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1166 $1037 to $1325 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, november, january, february, march, may, july and august are cheaper to travel to Sumatra (Medan). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!