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Pulau Weh
Aceh Sumatra
Indonesia

Tel: +62 652 3324133
Hp/sms: +62 811682787
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Transport schedules & travel tips

3 times a week direct flights Penang (Malaysia) to Banda Aceh (Indonesia)

Bookings via FireFlyZ.com.my, Malaysian Airline's budget branch.


Or 4 times a week from Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) directly to Banda Aceh

The Malaysian based internet-booking-airline AirAsia flies directly from Kuala Lumpur to Banda Aceh.

Last updated: 10 January 2010

map sumatra
Update January 2010: Banda Aceh has been granted the Visa on Arrival status by the Indonesian government, BUT we are still waiting for the actual implementation on the airport itself. Gossip is it will be operational in March, but until then, you still need to get your tourist visa beforehand at an Indonesian Embassy if you don't have visa-free entry. More about VISA >

Note: Since 19 May 2005 no more special permits for tourists are needed to visit Aceh.

FLIGHTS FROM PENANG TO BANDA ACEH (PEN-BTJ)

Tues, Thurs, Saturday FireFly FY3401 ETD: 13:10 ETA: 13:50

FLIGHTS FROM BANDA ACEH TO PENANG (BTJ-PEN)
Tues, Thurs, Saturday FireFly FY3400 ETD: 14:20 ETA: 17:00

FLIGHTS FROM KUALA LUMPUR TO BANDA ACEH (KUL-BTJ)

Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

Air Asia AK305 ETD: 11:55 ETA: 12:20

FLIGHTS FROM BANDA ACEH TO KUALA LUMPUR (BTJ-KUL)

Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

Air Asia AK306 ETD: 12:45 ETA: 15:10

Via Medan on Sumatra

You can also enter Indonesia through Medan on Sumatra. There are a number of international flights flying in from Penang, Ipoh and Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) (Garuda, Malaysian Airlines, Air, Lion Air, Jatayu, Air Asia a.o.) and from Singapore (Silkair and Jetstar Asia/ValuAir). From Penang (Malaysia) there is also a daily fast ferry to Medan.

Belawan Seaport and Polonia Airport in Medan are visa-on-arrival entry points.
Info Indonesian visa regulations>

From Jakarta and Medan to Banda Aceh
*The transport schedules change frequently! Last updated: 24 February 2010

There are 3 airline companies offering daily flights between Jakarta, Medan and Banda Aceh: Garuda Airlines, Lion Air and Sriwijaya Air .

FLIGHTS FROM JAKARTA TO BANDA ACEH (CGK-BTJ)
daily Garuda GA142 ETD: 06:30 ETA: 09:15
daily Lion Air JT304 ETD: 08:35 ETA: 11:15
daily Sriwijaya Air SJ010 ETD: 09:00 ETA: 12:50
daily Lion Air JT398 ETD: 11:00 ETA: 16:00
daily Garuda GA146 ETD: 11:50 ETA: 15:45
daily Lion Air JT396 ETD: 15:35 ETA: 19:50

FLIGHTS FROM MEDAN TO BANDA ACEH (MES-BTJ)
daily Sriwijaya Air SJ 010 ETD: 11:50 ETA: 12:50
daily Garuda GA146 ETD: 14:45 ETA: 15:45
daily Lion Air JT398 ETD: 15:00 ETA: 16:00
daily Lion Air JT396 ETD: 18:50 ETA: 19:50

FLIGHTS FROM BANDA ACEH TO MEDAN (BTJ-MES)

daily Lion Air JT397 ETD: 07:20 ETA: 08:20
daily Sriwijaya Air SJ011 ETD: 13:20 ETA: 14:20
daily Garuda GA147 ETD: 16:30 ETA: 17:30
daily Lion Air JT399 ETD: 16:35 ETA: 17:35

FLIGHTS FROM BANDA ACEH TO JAKARTA(BTJ-CGK)
daily Lion Air JT397 ETD: 07:20 ETA: 11:20
daily Garuda GA 143 ETD: 09:55 ETA: 12:40
daily Lion Air JT307 ETD: 11:55 ETA: 14:35
daily Sriwijaya Air SJ011 ETD: 13:20 ETA: 17:10
daily Garuda GA147 ETD: 16:30 ETA: 20:25

The airlines use many different classes, so price indications for tickets are difficult to give. More info:
Garuda
www.garuda-indonesia.com
Lion Air www.lionair.co.id
Sriwijaya Air www.sriwijayaair-online.com

From Banda Aceh to Pulau Weh (updated 15 December 2009)
From the airport of Banda Aceh, it's about a half hour drive to Ulee Lheu, close to the center of Banda Aceh, from where the ferries to Balohan (Pulau Weh's ferry harbour) are leaving.

FAST PASSENGER FERRIES FROM BANDA ACEH TO PULAU WEH
daily "Pulo Rondo" ETD: 09:30 ETA: 10:30
Saturday to Thursday "Express Bahari" ETD: 15:30 ETA: 16:30
Friday "Express Bahari" ETD: 16:30 ETA: 17:30

CAR/PASSENGER FERRY "BRR" FROM BANDA ACEH TO PULAU WEH

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday ETD: 14:00 ETA: 15:50

Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday
( 2 x a day)

ETD: 11:00 & 16:00 ETA: 12:50 & 17:50

FAST PASSENGER FERRIES FROM PULAU WEH TO BANDA ACEH
daily "Express Bahari" ETD: 08:00 ETA: 9:00
daily "Pulo Rondo" ETD: 16:00 ETA: 17:00

CAR/PASSENGER FERRY "BRR" FROM PULAU WEH TO BANDA ACEH

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday ETD: 08:00 ETA: 9:50
Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday
( 2 x a day)
ETD: 08:00 & 14:00 ETA: 9:50 & 15:50

When you arrive in Balohan on Pulau Weh there will be many cars and minibusses waiting.
If you don't wish to driven around through Sabang town first, try to ask for a taxi straight away. For taxis count on a minimum of Rp 150.000-200.000 or if shared with others 50.000 per person for a Kijang car to take you directly to LumbaLumba on Gapang Beach. In a minibus it's also Rp 50.000 per person, if there are more people going to the beaches. It is still another 40 minutes drive over (newly repaved) scenic roads around bays and over steep hills with prime forest and many monkeys.

Note For checking the latest updates or if you need assistance with transport arrangements, like our recommended travel agency for tickets in Medan, just call/SMS us or send a mail.
More travel tips & practicalities

International ATM
(June 2009)

Beware that the only international ATM in Sabang at Bank BRI only accepts MasterCard and Maestro cards, NO VISA/VISA electron!

Lately, the ATM has often been out of order or out of money! Better to take money from an ATM in Banda Aceh airport or town before coming to the island.

At the diveshop, we accept cash Euro, Rupiah or any major currency, and payments in Rupiah by VISA & MASTERCARD creditcards and by (internet) bank tranfers. US Dollars are difficult to change, only new series, bills in good condition are accepted in the banks.

Safe Deposit facilities are available in the diveshop.

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