How To Get To Pulau Weh
There are many different routes to our little Island and here are some travel recommendations from us. No matter what route you decide to take, if you experience difficulties just drop us a line so we can help with your planning.
It's as Easy as it Looks
Take a Flight
To Banda Aceh
Your options:
There are flights to Banda Aceh from Kuala Lumpur (AirAsia) and Penang (Firefly). The regulations can change quickly nowadays, so please check with a travel website or agency.
- From Kuala Lumpur to Banda Aceh:
- AirAsia flights, usually 2-3 times a week
- From Banda Aceh to Kuala Lumpur:
- AirAsia flights, usually 2-3 times a week
Check the schedule for AirAsia flights!
- From Penang to Banda Aceh:
- Firefly flights usually 2-3 timas a week
- From Banda Aceh to Penang:
- Firefly flights usually 2-3 timas a week
Check the Firefly flights here!
There are international flights to Indonesia through Penang or Kuala Lumpur. Another option from Singapore is by ferry to Batam (Indonesia) and onwards with the domestic LION AIR flight from Batam to Banda Aceh via Jakarta.
- From Batam to Banda Aceh:
- Daily (1) flight with Lion Air
- From Banda Aceh to Batam:
- Daily (1) flight with Lion Air
Check the schedule for Lion Air flights here!
It is also possible to enter Indonesia through Medan on Sumatra. There are a number of international flights flying in from Penang, Ipoh, Malaka and Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) (Garuda, Malaysia Airlines, Firefly, LionAir, Batavia Air, Air Asia and others), from Bangkok (Thailand) (Air Asia) and from Singapore (SilkAir, Jetstar Asia, Air Asia, Tiger Airways). It is possible to come with an overnight bus from Medan directly to Banda Aceh (around 12 hours).
- From Jakarta to Banda Aceh
- Daily direct flights with Garuda or Lion air
- Daily flights via Medan with Garuda or Lion air
- From Banda Aceh to Jakarta
- Daily direct flights with Garuda or Lion air
- Daily flights via Medan with Garuda or Lion air
Check the schedule for Garuda flights here or Lion Air flights here!
- From Medan to Banda Aceh
- Daily direct flights with Citylink or Lion air
- From Banda Aceh to Medan
- Daily direct flights with Citylink or Lion air
Check the schedule for Citylink flights here or Lion Air flights here!
Some hints for your connection:
From Banda Aceh to Pulau Weh: If you arrive in Banda Aceh before 8:00 you can connect to the 10:00 express bahari ferry and be at Lumba Lumba by noon. If you arrive in Banda Aceh before 14:30 you can connect to the last 16:00 express bahari ferry and be at Lumba Lumba by evening. Everything later than arriving in Banda Aceh after 14:30 means an overnight stay in the city.
From Pulau Weh to Banda Aceh: It is not possible to connect to a flight before 11:00. This means you have to leave us the afternoon before and have an overnight stay in Banda Aceh. By taking a plane starting at 11:00 you can connect with the first 8:00 express bahari ferry.
VISA:
Also there is the option of a so called Visit Visa which gives you 60 days and is two times for 60 days each extendable. You have to apply for a Visit Visa before entering Indonesia and you need a sponsor at the place where you want to stay and do the extensions. Please check the Visa Agencies for the most up-to-date regulations.
Jump on the Ferry
To Pulau Weh
Ferries from Banda Aceh (Ulee Lheue) to Pulau Weh (Balohan)
08:00 | Daily | ASDP BRR car/passenger ferry |
08:00 | Daily | Express Bahari fast ferry |
10:00 | Daily | Express Bahari fast ferry |
12:00 14:30 | Daily (except Friday) Friday | ASDP Tanjung Burang car/passenger ferry |
16:15 | Daily | Express Bahari fast ferry |
17:00 | Daily | ASDP BRR car/passenger ferry |
Ferries from Pulau Weh (Balohan) to Banda Aceh (Ulee Lheue)
8:00 | Daily | ASDP Tanjung Burang car/passenger ferry |
08:00 | Daily | Express Bahari fast ferry |
12:00 | Daily | ASDP Tanjung Burang car/passenger ferry |
14:30 | Daily | Express Bahari fast ferry |
16:15 | Daily | Express Bahari fast ferry |
17:00 | Daily | ASDP Tanjung Burang car/passenger ferry |
Take a Taxi
To Gapang Beach
- For private taxis cost a minimum of Rp 200,000-220,000
- A shared taxi with others will cost Rp 60 – 80.000 per person for a car to take you directly to Lumba Lumba
- There is also the option to take a becak (motorbike-taxi) to Gapang. Prices are negotiable but frequently cost Rp 100 – 120,000 for two people.