How to find cheap flights to Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport (BTJ)
Currently, Rs74,687 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to BTJ for Rs160,917.
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Score a bargain on tickets to Banda Aceh, where Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport is located, by booking ahead of time. You're more likely to land an amazing deal and have a wider range of flights to choose from.
Click on 'Add nearby airports' when searching for a better chance of scoring cheap flights to Banda Aceh. This will give you more choices for where you begin and end your journey, as well as different prices.
Think about taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes are generally cheaper. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport.
Best time to go to Banda Aceh
You can usually jump on the cheapest flight to Banda Aceh in May.
Use the 'Whole month' tool if you have flexible travel dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to BTJ that fits your itinerary and budget.
If you'd love to experience Banda Aceh at its liveliest, book your flights to BTJ for August. Taking a trip during peak periods often means more to see and do than at other times of the year.
Travel in February if you'd prefer to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Banda Aceh are usually more affordable.
Check the weather before you go. June brings the warmest days in Banda Aceh, averaging between 24ºC and 33ºC.
Ranging from 21ºC to 30ºC, January brings the lowest temperatures.
February often brings more sun than cloud. With ten days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Banda Aceh.
November brings the wettest weather. You can expect around 23 days of rainfall if that's when you're going.
Travelling to Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport (BTJ): What you need to know
Skip the layovers and travel to Banda Aceh quickly. Take a direct flight to Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport with one of these top airlines:
Garuda Indonesia is the most dependable carrier. Up to 81% of its flights into this airport land without delays, making it a smart pick when reserving your BTJ plane ticket.
The local timezone at BTJ is UTC+7.
Get some rest shortly after your flight to BTJ at Super OYO Capital O 1630 Hotel Syariah Ring Road. This comfortable stay is an easy drive from Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport.
Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport has an on-time rating of 71%, which tells you how often flights get to their destination without delay. This can be helpful to know if you're catching a tight connecting flight or have somewhere to be not long after landing.
Getting to central Banda Aceh from Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport (BTJ)
Central Banda Aceh is about 16 kilometres from BTJ.
You'll reach the centre in around 25 minutes if you're catching a cab or a ride-share after your flight to BTJ.
Banda Aceh makes it easy to find your perfect base. Here's a roundup of comfy hotels to keep in mind for your visit:
Banda Aceh highlights
Step off your flight to Banda Aceh and head directly for these popular attractions:
Aceh Tsunami Museum: A memorable preview of everything the city has to offer, this landmark is around 2 kilometres north of the centre.
Fz2 Little Garden Banda Aceh: You'll discover this park roughly 2 kilometres west of the centre. It's a great spot to take some time out while exploring Banda Aceh.
Pantai Ulee Lheue: Want more reasons to visit Banda Aceh? This landmark attracts travellers from all over and is about 3 kilometres north-west of the city centre.
How to get to Sabang from Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport (BTJ)
Headed to the nearby city of Sabang? It's about 40 kilometres from BTJ.
Travelling from Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport (BTJ) to Sigli
Sigli is another city that's easily accessible from Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport. It's about 64 kilometres away.
It takes 1 hour 50 minutes or so to drive to Sigli.
Explore more of Indonesia
There's plenty more of Indonesia begging to be explored. About 177 kilometres south-east of Banda Aceh, set out for Meulaboh. On the must-see list? Begin with Varia Baru Aquarium, PEUNAGA BEACH and Pantai Lhok Geudong.
Bireun might just steal the show during your trip to Indonesia. You'll find it roughly 145 kilometres east of Banda Aceh. Sulthan Jeumpa Great Mosque, Rumoh Aceh Cot Trieng and Pantai Krueng Juli Barat are among the highlights.
Round out your journey with Sabang. Roughly 40 kilometres north of Banda Aceh, DERK MARINA, Tangga Tujuh Sabang and Sabang,Caluya, Antique are a big part of the experience.
