You step off the train at Percut and the first thing you notice is how the heat softens at the edges of the day, with the call to prayer drifting across the low rooftops and the road toward the coast filling with motorbikes. Percut sits just outside Medan, close enough to the airport that many travellers pass through without stopping, and that is precisely why it rewards the ones who do.
This guide suits travellers with a few spare hours before or after a flight, or anyone using Percut as a quiet base for the surrounding Deli Serdang area. It covers the places worth your time in the town itself, plus how to string them together if you have only one day.
Top things to do in Percut
1. Kualanamu International Airport
The airport is the anchor of any visit to Percut, and it is worth treating as more than a transit hall. The terminal building holds artwork, so if you have time before a departure or after an arrival, walk the public areas slowly rather than heading straight for the exit.
Combine it with a look at the surrounding grounds if you are waiting for a flight, and keep an eye on your boarding time rather than wandering too far.
2. Masjid Nurul Ikhsan
Masjid Nurul Ikhsan is the town's place of worship and the natural second stop on any visit. It is a working mosque, so your time there is best spent quietly, away from the middle of the day when it is busiest with worshippers.
Dress modestly and remove your shoes before entering the prayer area. Visiting in the cooler hours of the morning or late afternoon makes for a calmer experience.
If you only have one day
Morning: Start at Masjid Nurul Ikhsan while the air is still cool and the mosque is quiet.
Afternoon: Move on to Kualanamu International Airport, where you can spend time with the artwork in the terminal before any onward travel.
Evening: Return to the mosque area for the evening call to prayer, which is the liveliest time to see Masjid Nurul Ikhsan in use.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Percut itself?
The two named places in the town are Kualanamu International Airport, which holds artwork in its terminal, and Masjid Nurul Ikhsan, the local place of worship.
Is Percut worth stopping in, or should I go straight to Medan?
If you have a few hours around a flight, Percut is easy to fit in. The airport and the mosque are the two things worth your time here.
When is the best time to visit Masjid Nurul Ikhsan?
Outside the busiest prayer times, so early morning or late afternoon. It is an active place of worship, so plan around the congregation rather than through it.
Check your flight times, set aside a morning for the mosque, and you can plan a straightforward day in Percut without rushing.