Flights from Medan (KNO) to New York (NYC)

In-flight Dining
You will be served meals on both sectors of your journey from Medan to New York, with menus designed to balance familiar favourites and regional flavours.

Special Meals
We offer a range of special meals to meet different dietary needs. You can request these through your booking before your flight so we can have them ready on board.

Book the Cook
On eligible sectors of your journey, you can pre-select main courses from a curated menu with Book the Cook, giving you more choice and control over your in-flight dining experience.

Beverage Service
Throughout the flight, you can enjoy a selection of hot and cold drinks. Our signature Singapore Sling is also available on board, adding a distinctive touch to your journey.

For flights between Medan and New York, the piece concept applies for checked baggage. Checked baggage: Economy Class customers may check in 2 pieces, each up to 23kg. Premium Economy Class and Business Class customers may check in 2 pieces, each up to 23kg and 32kg respectively. Each individual piece must not exceed 32kg. Cabin baggage: Economy Class and Premium Economy Class customers may bring 1 piece up to 7kg, while Business Class customers may bring 2 pieces, each up to 7kg. Your exact allowance is shown on your e-ticket, and KrisFlyer Elite Gold and PPS Club members enjoy additional allowances.

Wi-Fi is available on flights from Medan to New York once the aircraft is above 10,000 feet. It is free and unlimited for KrisFlyer members; Economy Class and Premium Economy Class members should add their membership number to the booking at least 1.5 hours before departure. Non-members can purchase access plans. The connection is suitable for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but it does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

On the Medan to Singapore sector operated by the Boeing 737-8 MAX, Economy Class offers a seat pitch of about 32 inches with up to 19 inches of seat width, while Business Class provides a fully flat bed with direct aisle access.

On the Singapore to New York sector operated by the Airbus A350-900, Premium Economy Class offers a seat pitch of about 38 inches with up to 20 inches of seat width, and Business Class provides a fully flat bed with direct aisle access for every seat.

Yes, you can select seats on both the Medan to Singapore and Singapore to New York sectors, subject to availability and fare conditions. Seat selection may open at different times depending on your booking class, and some preferred seats may be chargeable.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers with a layover in Singapore. Your eligibility is based on your class of travel or your KrisFlyer and Star Alliance status, and it is determined by your flight leaving Singapore. Other options, like purchasing a day pass at a pay-per-use lounge, are also available.

At Singapore Changi Airport, longer layovers can be spent joining a city or transit tour if your connection time meets the minimum hours required by the official programmes. Shorter layovers are easily filled with visits to indoor gardens, rest areas, and family zones in the terminals. Your time at Singapore Changi Airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

When departing from Medan Kuala Namu International Airport, eligible customers may relax in the Saphire Mandai International Lounge before their flight. During your layover at Singapore Changi Airport, eligible customers may be invited to the SilverKris Lounge (First Class), SilverKris Lounge (Business Class), or KrisFlyer Gold Lounge, depending on cabin class and frequent flyer status.

In most cases, when your Medan to Singapore and Singapore to New York flights are booked on a single Singapore Airlines itinerary, we will check your baggage through to New York. You will collect your bags at your final destination, unless local regulations or your itinerary require otherwise, as shown on your baggage tags.

Medan follows Asia/Jakarta time, which is UTC+7 all year. New York follows Eastern Time, which is UTC-5 during standard time (roughly November to March) and UTC-4 during daylight saving time (roughly March to November). This means New York is 12 hours behind Medan in winter and 11 hours behind in summer.

Singapore Airlines flights from Medan connect via Singapore to New York and typically arrive at a major New York area airport served by our long-haul services. Your exact arrival airport is stated on your booking and e-ticket.

For flights from Medan to New York via Singapore, we recommend arriving at Kuala Namu International Airport at least 2 to 3 hours before departure. This allows enough time for check-in, security checks, and immigration formalities before boarding your first sector.

Visa requirements depend on your nationality, purpose of visit, and length of stay in the United States. You should check current entry regulations with the relevant authorities or your nearest embassy or consulate before travelling.

After arrival in New York, you will clear immigration and collect your checked baggage before exiting the terminal. It can be helpful to have your accommodation details handy for arrival forms and to plan your onward transport in advance using official airport information channels.