Helvetia Airport

Medan, ID 🇮🇩 Small Airport

ICAO

ID-0342

IATA

-

Elevation

49 ft

Region

ID-SU

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Airport Information

GPS Code: Not available

Local Code: Not available

Location: 3.68306° N, 98.644203° E

Continent: Asia

Type: Small Airport

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Online Reviews Summary

Helvetia Airport (ID-0342), formerly known as Polonia International Airport, is no longer operational, having closed in 2014 and replaced by Kualanamu International Airport (KNO), which currently serves Medan, Indonesia. Traveler reviews for Kualanamu International Airport generally paint a positive picture, describing it as a modern, clean, and functional facility for Indonesian standards, with helpful staff.

What Travelers Love
  • Modern Facilities and Cleanliness: Travelers frequently praise the airport for its modern architecture, spacious interior, and high level of cleanliness. Restrooms are also noted for being clean.
  • Helpful and Friendly Staff: The airport staff, including restroom attendants, are often highlighted as being friendly, helpful, and efficient, contributing to a smooth travel experience.
  • Efficient Security and Immigration: Security checks are generally described as quick and efficient. Immigration wait times are typically short, estimated around 8 minutes.
  • Excellent Transportation Connections: Kualanamu offers diverse and convenient options to Medan city center, including the Airport Railink Service (ARS), which is lauded as the fastest (30-35 minutes), cleanest, and most reliable method, avoiding road traffic. Buses (DAMRI, ALS) and taxis/ride-hailing services (Grab) are also readily available.
  • Amenities and Services: The airport provides free Wi-Fi, numerous charging stations, prayer rooms, ATMs, currency exchange, a variety of shops (including local souvenirs, fashion, grocery stores like Indomaret and Alpha Mart), and a good selection of food and beverage options, including international fast food chains and local cafes. Several lounges are also available.
Common Complaints
  • Mosquitoes: Some travelers have reported issues with mosquitoes, particularly in open areas or during overnight stays.
  • Limited Airside Shops/Activities: While landside offers a good selection, some reviews mention that there is "almost nothing" to do once past security in the airside area, especially for international departures.
  • Temperature Fluctuations: There are mixed reviews regarding the terminal temperature, with some finding the air conditioning too cold and others noting it can be warm.
  • Airport Tax: One older review mentioned being caught off guard by an airport tax for international flights when currency exchange was not open.

Overall, Kualanamu International Airport is considered a well-regarded and modern gateway to North Sumatra, praised for its efficiency, cleanliness, and excellent public transport links. While some minor inconveniences exist, the general traveler sentiment is positive.

Last updated: 62 days ago

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