Schools in Medan

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Schools in Medan

If you are moving to Medan and have school going children, you may want to know the schools in Medan

Medan International School

There is an International School in Medan known as Medan International School which most expatriates enroll their children into. However, the cost of tuition is rather high. If your company is paying for it, then this will be your first choice.

The security of the school is very good as all visitors will need identity to get into the school. The only downside of the school is its location. Situated on the way to Brastagi, it will take at least 45 minutes ( without any traffic jam ) to get there from Medan City Center. I know 45 minutes may not be much compared to overseas traveling distances, but it is considered far in Medan, if there is a traffic jam, the traveling time may take up to 1 hour 15 minutes.

Unless you are staying at the Royal Sumatra Residence, then you may not find the distance a problem since the school is only 10 minutes from there.

English Speaking Schools in Medan:

Some readers have asked us to recommend other schools in Medan that are more reasonably priced and affordable and here are your choices:

• Hi Scope International
• Singapore Piaget Academy
• Singapore International School
• Prime One

Local Schools:

Popular Local Schools are:

• Sutomo Medan
• Methodist Medan

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Flights

Flights to and from Medan Indonesia & Travel Agents in Medan

Please find the flights schedule to and from Medan. This is only a guide to what flights are available to and from Medan. Since airlines changes their schedules all the time, it is wise to check with the airlines you are traveling with. We have also listed the phone numbers of airlines and travel agents in Medan if you need further clarifications.

Available Flights to and from Medan:

International Flights to Medan include:

From Singapore: Silk Air , ValuAir

From Kuala Lumpur and Penang: Air Asia, Malaysia Airlines, Lion Air

Domestic Flights include:

Garuda Indonesia, Lion Air, Air Asia, Batavia Air, Linus Air, Jatayu Airlines, Sriwijaya Air, Riau Airlines, Mandala Airlines, Merpati, Kartika Airlines

More information and flight schedules in Medan Flights

Airport:

Medan Polonia International Airport is 15-30 minutes from city center. However, the airport will be moved soon to Kuala Namu which is about 2 hours drive from Medan city center

More on Medan Airport

Here are the Flight Schedules to and from Medan.

The first column that reads “TIBA DARI” means “ARRIVE FROM”

The second column that reads “BERANGKAT KE” means “DEPARTURE TO”

If you are in Medan, you can pick up a local newspaper such as Harian Analisa or Medan Bisnis to get the latest flight schedules, if not, please check with your travel agents.

Airlines Operating in Medan

Flights operating to and from Medan and their contact telephone numbers are:

1. Garuda Indonesia (GA) +6261 4556777 / 0807-1-807-807
2. Mandala Airlines (RI) +6261 4579100 / 4534337
3. Merpati Nusantara (MZ) +6261 4551888
4. Lion Airlines (JT) +6261 7351168
5. Adam Air (KI) +6261 4551999 / 7349999 / 4146999
6. Malaysia Airlines System (MAS) +6261 4514300 / Fax 4147400
7. Silkair (MI)+6261 4537744 / 4147196 / 4511266
8. Air Asia www.AirAsia.com

Medan Travel Agents

- Avia Interliner Tour & Travel Jl. Sisingamangaraja No.28;
- Al Wijaya Wisata Mandiri Jl. Sutomo No.3
- Asia Mewah Wisata Jl. H.A.R.Syihab No.5H
- Awana Sukses Wisata Jl. Thamrin No.89
- Best Holiday Jl. Prof.HM.Yamin SH II No.5
- Bisonmas Safari Jl. Surabaya No.1
- Bonansa Travel Jl. Jend.Gatot Subroto No.221
- Citra Insan Wisata Jl. Palang Merah No.68
- Eka Sukma Wisata Jl. Sisingamangaraja No.92a
- Eric Dirgantara Jl. KH.Wahid Hasyim No.92
- Ever Prompt Travel Jl. Sutomo No.450-452
- Four Seas Holidays Jl. MH.Thamrin No.75ii
- Garuda Qhievva Wisata Jl. SM.Raja No.27/29
- Golden Arrow Jl. Letjen.Suprapto No.2m
- Jumbo Holidays Jl. Jend.Gatot Subroto No.147
- Kania Cipta Nusa Travel Jl. Ir.H.Juanda No.14
- King Star Travel Jl. Pemuda
- Mega Wisata Indah Jl. Pemuda Baru II No.26
- Marco Travel Jl. Brigjend.Katamso
- Mitra Travel Jl. Jend.A.Yani No.11
- Moale Travel Jl. Brigjend.Katamso No.45M
- Mutiara Holidays Jl. Brigjen.Katamsi No.43-K
- Natrabu Tour & Travel Jl. Letjen.Jamin Ginting No.102
- Nittour Inc. Jl. Prof.HM.Yamin SH No.21E
- Overland Holidays Jl. Brigjen.Katamso No.198G
- Pacto Travel Jl. Brigjend.Katamso No.35G
- Perdana Express Jl. Brigjen.Katamso No.35C
- Ratu Wisata Jl. H.Adam Malik No.5
- Ravelino Wisata Jl. Halat No. 19
- Satriavi Leisure Management Jl. DR.Cipto No.25
- Sembada Citra Persada Jl. Letjen.Jamin Ginting No.56
- Sigura-gura Indah Jl. Brigjen.Katamso No.251
- Trans Travel Jl. Iskandar Muda No.251/155
- Trans Travel Jl. Iskanda Muda No.22C/155
- Trophy Tour & Travel Jl. Brigjend.Katamso
- Worta Holidays Jl. Brigjend.Katamso

Gleni International Hospital Medan

Gleni International Hospital in Medan Indonesia

If you were unfortunate enough to have to spend a night at a hospital in Medan, then this may be what you need to know.

There are many hospitals in Medan but for the sake of cleanliness, you may just want to opt for Gleni International Hospital at Jl. Listrik in Medan.

This hospital used to be part of the Gleaneagles group of Healthcare of the Singapore company but it had been changed to the current Gleni Hospital since last year. So hopefully the ISO standards will still remain in the hospital.

The system works like this, should you be required to be admitted, you can request for a particular doctor only if he or she practice at the hospital. You will then need to choose the room type, and most important factor to note is that:

ALL costs i.e doctor fees, laboratory fees, medical fees will depend on the room type you choose. Hence, if you choose to stay in a one bedded room, then all your medical charges will be higher than if you chose to the four-bedded room.

Likewise, if you choose to stay in the VIP room or suites, all these costs are much higher compared to if you choose the normal single room. Yes, this hospital have VIP suites, Executive suites as well as Presidential suites for patients. Just to make patients feel more comfortable as if they are staying in a hotel.

( the VIP room, not exactly 5 star, but you get an extra bed for your care giver and carpet floor so it feels more like a hotel and not a hospital room, this is a real picture taken, not from brochure )

However, these rooms are priced higher than the 5 star hotels in Medan.

Cost of room:

• VIP - Rp 1,100,000 ( an extra bed for your sleep over companion)
• Single superior - Rp 825,000 (same as VIP except without carpet and extra bed for your companion)
• Single - Rp 550,000

As a comparison, you can book a room at the Aryaduta 5 Star Hotel in Medan for only USD83 which is less than Rp800.000.

As for normal medical care, doctors are based in the hospital only certain time of the day, so you will need to call in to the Clinic department and ask for the timing. However, please note that the Clinic is closed from Saturday afternoon and on Sunday.. so, yes.. you will not be able to get hold of specialist doctors during the weekends.

( this is the entrance to the 24 hour clinic, you can also access to the emergency area from here or from the rear entrance - the emergency unit UGD is at the rear of the building )

Should you need to see the specialists during the weekends, you will be best to walk straight into the emergency area, and if you feel you need to be admitted, the emergency department will then contact your choice of doctor who hopefully may just be kind enough to come in and check on you instantly.

Most of the time, they would just instruct the nurses over the phone on what medication to give and they will normally just come in the next day to check on you. Therefore, if you are in critical condition and am still able to travel, it is best to just take a quick flight out to Penang, Kuala Lumpur or Singapore for the treatment.

We were also told that the laboratory charges are higher after 10 pm, which I dont think patients have any choices if they have to be admitted at night.

Doctor recommendation based on personal experience:

• General: Dr Hartono Taslim (geriatrics), Dr Cut Tigor
• Paediatrician: Prof Sharil Pasaribu, Dr Chairul Yoel, Dr Johannes

Phone Numbers to remember:

• Medical Hotline : +6261 4562626
• Information Centre: +6261 4566368 ext. 100

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Medan Polonia International Airport

Medan Polonia International Airport

Polonia International Airport is one of the main gates to Medan North Sumatra Indonesia . This airport serves the flights to big cities in:
* Indonesia , like Jakarta , Batam, Pekan Baru
* Kuala Lumpur , Penang and Ipoh in Malaysia
* Singapura
* Taipei in Taiwan

Because of it position is too close to city center, about 2 km, this airport prompted the restrictions and limitation for the levels of the buildings in Medan .

There are few tall buildings in Medan that trespassed this regulations. Besides that, this airport also predicted already or almost overload. Since flighs permission to pass by in Indonesia is lenient in year 2000, the number of flight that served in Polonia is increased drastically.

Therefore, this airport in the next few years will be move to Kuala Namu, Deli Serdang Regency area.

Polonia Airport Facts:

Site 1 Km from the centre of Medan
Land Area 144 Hectares

Aeronautical Services :
- Air Traffic Control
- Aeronautical Telecommunication Facilities
- Air Navigation Facilities
- Visual Aids Facilities
- Meteorological Services

Others :
- Fire Brigade, category VIII
- Aviation Medical Emergency
- Mobile Fuelling System
- Cargo Terminal
- Ground Handling

Terminal Facilities :
- International Arrival Terminal
- International Departure Terminal
- VIP Terminal
- Domestic Terminal

Coridor International Terminal :
- Warehouse Facility
- CARGO I Warehouse
- CARGO II Warehouse
- MATERIAL Warehouse
- WILPEN Warehouse
- EQUIPMENT and MOI Warehouse
- C.I.Q.

Shopping Area Facilites :
- Cafetaria
- KOKA PURA II Shop
- Employee Cafetaria

Flight Network: