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 $ 977 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 824 (in march) and $ 1261 (in august), which is a saving of $ 153 or a surplus of $ 285 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $757 to $811 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 14774 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 ($ 824, saving $ 153 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 977). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1261).

Flight London-Sumatra (Medan): when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 807 $ 997 fair price
February$ 736 $ 869 good price
March$ 697 $ 824 very good price
April$ 837 $ 997 fair price
May$ 722 $ 840 good price
June$ 757 $ 856 good price
July$ 905 $ 1123 fair price
August$ 979 $ 1261 very high price
September$ 734 $ 886 good price
October$ 739 $ 1013 fair price
November$ 709 $ 860 good price
December$ 925 $ 1190 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 $540 to $1352. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $541 to $595), 1% at the maximum price (from $1298 to $1352). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $757 to $811 (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, EasyJet, Wizz Air Uk, Turkish Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Swiss, Lufthansa, British Airways, Shenzhen Airlines, Wizz Air, Saudia, Air China, KLM, wizz air malta and China Eastern.

Data analysis:

Of the 14774 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 $37. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $83.

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 $36. Conversely, departing from Sumatra (Medan) on a monday may cost you an additional $74.


Top prices London-Sumatra (Medan)

Round tripDatesPrice
London → Sumatra (Medan)04-11 to 11-11-2024$ 607 
London → Sumatra (Medan)09-11 to 24-11-2024$ 653 
London → Sumatra (Medan)10-11 to 17-11-2024$ 688 
London → Sumatra (Medan)15-11 to 19-11-2024$ 651 
London → Sumatra (Medan)18-11 to 23-11-2024$ 685 
London → Sumatra (Medan)24-11 to 30-11-2024$ 652 
London → Sumatra (Medan)03-02 to 17-02-2025$ 648 
London → Sumatra (Medan)07-02 to 12-02-2025$ 687 
London → Sumatra (Medan)17-02 to 28-02-2025$ 686 
London → Sumatra (Medan)08-03 to 15-03-2025$ 686 


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 872 $, which is a saving of 105 $ 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 (178 $ 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: 951 $)

February

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 790 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 848)

March

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 743 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 803), 2 to 3 months ($ 801), 3 to 4 months ($ 814), 4 to 5 months ($ 793)

April

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 906 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 997), 4 to 5 months ($ 981), 5 to 6 months ($ 968), 7 to 8 months ($ 967), 8 to 9 months ($ 941), 10 to 11 months ($ 966)

May

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 736 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 840), 3 to 4 months ($ 834), 4 to 5 months ($ 823), 6 to 7 months ($ 837)

June

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 751 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 826), 2 to 3 months ($ 799), 4 to 5 months ($ 835), 6 to 7 months ($ 783)

July

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 917 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1098), 2 to 3 months ($ 1018), 3 to 4 months ($ 1013), 5 to 6 months ($ 1004), 6 to 7 months ($ 956), 7 to 8 months ($ 928)

August

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1012 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1230), 2 to 3 months ($ 1111), 4 to 5 months ($ 1112), 5 to 6 months ($ 1105), 6 to 7 months ($ 1128), 7 to 8 months ($ 1093), 8 to 9 months ($ 1062), 9 to 10 months ($ 1152)

September

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 792 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 857), 2 to 3 months ($ 811), 3 to 4 months ($ 799), 5 to 6 months ($ 864), 6 to 7 months ($ 848), 7 to 8 months ($ 799)

October

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 810 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 870), 4 to 5 months ($ 884), 5 to 6 months ($ 863), 7 to 8 months ($ 874)

November

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 706 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 818), 2 to 3 months ($ 764), 4 to 5 months ($ 777), 6 to 7 months ($ 764)

December

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1018 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1190), 3 to 4 months ($ 1154)

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 $24. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $20 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
November 2024$ 706
$607 to $820
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December 2024$ 1114
$731 to $2293
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January 2025$ 848
$801 to $877
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February 2025$ 774
$648 to $894
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March 2025$ 705
$686 to $736
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April 2025$ 998
$818 to $1195
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May 2025$ 929
$929 to $929
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June 2025$ 893
$860 to $927
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July 2025$ 915
$915 to $915
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August 2025$ 1088
$1046 to $1142
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, november, december, january, february, march, july and august are cheaper to travel to Sumatra (Medan). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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