Reach us @
Gapang Beach
Pulau Weh
Aceh Sumatra
Indonesia
Hp/sms: +62 811682787
info@lumbalumba.com
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| Transport
schedules & travel tips |
NEW: Fly from Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) directly to Banda Aceh (Indonesia)
The Malaysian based internet-bookings airline Air Asia starts flying 3 times a week directly from Kuala Lumpur to Banda Aceh on 6 November 2007.
Great offers starting at only Rp 29.999 (2,35 Euro/ 3,30 US $ without taxes and fees). www.airasia.com
TAKE CARE: Banda Aceh's airport is not a Visa-on-Arrival entry point yet, so get your visa before at an Indonesian Embassy if you don't have visa-free entry. More about visa>
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| FLIGHTS FROM KUALA LUMPUR TO BANDA ACEH (KUL-BTJ) |
| Tues, Fri, Sunday |
Air Asia |
AK921 |
ETD: |
11:55 |
ETA: |
12:20 |
| FLIGHTS FROM BANDA ACEH TO KUALA LUMPUR (BTJ-KUL) |
| Tues, Fri, Sunday |
Air Asia |
AK922 |
ETD: |
12:45 |
ETA: |
15:10 |
Good connections with the fast ferry to and from Pulau Weh! |
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) and Singapore. (Garuda, Malaysian Airlines, Silkair, China Air, Lion Air, Jatayu, Air Asia a.o.). 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>
Note: Since 19 May 2005 no more special permits are needed to visit Aceh. |
| From
Jakarta and Medan to Banda Aceh
*The transport schedules change frequently! Last updated: 05 May 2008
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 |
GA140 |
ETD: |
06:30 |
ETA: |
09:15 |
| daily |
Lion Air |
JT304 |
ETD: |
08:20 |
ETA: |
11:00 |
| daily |
Sriwijaya Air |
SJ016 |
ETD: |
08:40 |
ETA: |
12:20 |
| daily |
Garuda |
GA142 |
ETD: |
09:20 |
ETA: |
13:15 |
| daily |
Lion Air |
JT396 |
ETD: |
16:45 |
ETA: |
20:35 |
| daily |
Garuda |
GA146 |
ETD: |
13:00 |
ETA: |
16:55 |
| FLIGHTS FROM MEDAN TO BANDA ACEH (MES-BTJ) |
| daily |
Sriwijaya Air |
SJ 016 |
ETD: |
11:20 |
ETA: |
12:20 |
| daily |
Garuda |
GA142 |
ETD: |
12:15 |
ETA: |
13:15 |
| daily |
Garuda |
GA146 |
ETD: |
15:55 |
ETA: |
16:55 |
| daily |
Lion Air |
JT396 |
ETD: |
19:35 |
ETA: |
20:35 |
FLIGHTS FROM BANDA ACEH TO MEDAN (BTJ-MES) |
| daily |
Garuda |
GA141 |
ETD: |
09:50 |
ETA: |
10:50 |
| daily |
Lion Air |
JT397 |
ETD: |
07:30 |
ETA: |
8:30 |
| daily |
Garuda |
GA143 |
ETD: |
13:50 |
ETA: |
14:50 |
| daily |
Sriwijaya Air |
SJ017 |
ETD: |
12:50 |
ETA: |
13:50 |
| daily |
Garuda |
GA147 |
ETD: |
17:35 |
ETA: |
18:35 |
| FLIGHTS FROM BANDA ACEH TO JAKARTA(BTJ-CGK) |
| daily |
Lion Air |
JT397 |
ETD: |
07:30 |
ETA: |
12:00 |
| daily |
Garuda |
GA141 |
ETD: |
09:50 |
ETA: |
13:45 |
| daily |
Sriwijaya Air |
SJ017 |
ETD: |
12:50 |
ETA: |
16:30 |
| daily |
Lion Air |
JT307 |
ETD: |
11:40 |
ETA: |
14:20 |
| daily |
Garuda |
GA143 |
ETD: |
13:50 |
ETA: |
17:45 |
| daily |
Garuda |
GA147 |
ETD: |
17:35 |
ETA: |
21:40 |
Prices for flights Medan - Banda Aceh, one way (double for
return):
Garuda uses 10 different price classes, from Rp 295.000 till Rp 1.684.400 (executive class) More details on www.garuda-indonesia.com
Lion Air starts at Rp. 240.000 till Rp 648.000 www.lionair.co.id
Sriwijaya Air starts at Rp 288.000 till Rp 668.000 www.sriwijayaair-online.com
Prices for flights Jakarta - Banda Aceh, one way (double for return):
Garuda around Rp 885.000 to Rp 2.735.000
Lion Air starting at Rp 649.000 |
| From Banda Aceh to Pulau Weh (updated 05 May 2008)
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 |
SLOW CAR/PASSENGER FERRY FROM BANDA ACEH TO PULAU WEH |
| Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday |
ETD: |
14:00 |
ETA: |
16:15 |
| Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday ( 2 x a day) |
ETD: |
11:00 & 16:45 |
ETA: |
13:15 & 19:00 |
| FAST PASSENGER FERRIES FROM PULAU WEH TO BANDA ACEH |
| daily |
Pulo Rondo |
ETD: |
16:00 |
ETA: |
17:00 |
SLOW CAR/PASSENGER FERRY FROM PULAU WEH TO BANDA ACEH |
| Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday |
ETD: |
08:00 |
ETA: |
10:15 |
| Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday ( 2 x a day) |
ETD: |
08:00 & 14:00 |
ETA: |
10:15 & 16:15 |
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Balohan on Pulau Weh there will be mini busses waiting for public transport to the town Sabang (around Rp 20.000), from where you can look
for some local transport to the beaches. There are not enough regular schedules to the beaches though (best before noon), so expect you'll need a taxi or a chartered minibus, especially after arriving with the afternoon ferry. Taxi's on the island are fairly expensive, count
on around 150.000 to 200.000 for a taxi from the harbour straight to Gapang Beach,
or around Rp 50.000 per person in a minibus, for the one hour
scenic trip 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.
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| More travel tips
& practicalities |
International ATM
The first international ATM was placed in Sabang at Bank BRI . It's now possible to withdraw cash Rupiah from international accounts. Unfortunately it only dispenses Rp 500.000 per transaction, maximum 10 x a day, so it's expensive when you pay a bank fee per transaction. Beware that cards with the VISA/VISA electron logo aren't working yet.
At the diveshop, we accept cash Euro, US Dollar, Rupiah, or any major currency and payments by VISA & MASTERCARD creditcards and by (internet) bank tranfers.
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