Percut
city · Indonesia
Overview
Percut is a large city in Indonesia.
Its population is roughly 311,000.
It lies in the northern hemisphere, in Asia.
The nearest airport is Kualanamu International Airport (KNO), about 2 km away.
Key facts
| Country | Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Population | 311,063 |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
| Nearest airport | Kualanamu International Airport (KNO), 2 km |
| Currency | IDR |
Where Percut is
Percut sits in Indonesia, in the northern part of Asia.
Medan lies about 22 km to the west, Binjai lies about 42 km to the west and Sunggal lies about 28 km to the west.
Getting there
Most visitors arrive by air. Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) is the closest airport, about 2 km from Percut.
Alternative gateways include Alas Leuser Airport (LSR, 114 km).
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Getting around
Buses and taxis get you around, and the centre is compact enough to explore on foot. If you drive, remember traffic here keeps to the left.
Best time to visit
The climate here is broadly equatorial (northern hemisphere): warm and humid all year, with wetter and drier spells rather than true seasons; the drier months are easiest for sightseeing.
Reasons to visit
A few reasons Percut is worth your time: a large city with the range of places to stay, eat and go out that its size brings; a handy base for the surrounding area, with several places within day-trip reach; straightforward access by air through KNO.
Day trips & nearby
Percut works well as a base. Within about 42 km you can reach Medan (22 km to the west); Binjai (42 km to the west); Sunggal (28 km to the west); Belawan (26 km to the north-west); Deli Tua (24 km to the south-west).
Good to know
The currency is the IDR (Rupiah).
The main language spoken is Indonesian.
Clocks run on Asia/Jakarta time.
Traffic drives on the left.
How long to stay
Plan on 3–5 days here; that suits most visitors on a first trip.
Journeys through here
Where to stay in Percut
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Getting around Percut
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to Percut?
- Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) is the closest airport, about 2 km away.
- When is the best time to visit Percut?
- There is no single best season; pick the drier months for easier sightseeing.
- What is near Percut?
- Medan is one of the closest places, about 22 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is Percut in?
- Percut is in Indonesia.
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Sources & method
- GeoNames — population · retrieved 2026-09-18
- OurAirports (derived) — nearestAirports · retrieved 2026-09-18
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.