Banda Aceh travel guide
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You're Going to Love Banda Aceh
With a population of 250.757, Banda Aceh is the largest city in Aceh, Indonesia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Banda Aceh has to offer.
When to visit Banda Aceh
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Banda Aceh in June, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °C, with an average temperature of 26 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 200 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Banda Aceh, with an average rainfall of 80 mm.
How to Get to Banda Aceh
Plane
When flying to Banda Aceh, you’ll arrive at Banda Aceh Blang Bintang (BTJ), which is located 12 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Malaysia to Banda Aceh include AirAsia, Firefly and Malaysia Airlines. The shortest flight to Banda Aceh from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 1h 30m.
Airlines serving Banda Aceh
Where to stay in popular areas of Banda Aceh
Hiring a car in Banda Aceh
Expect to pay RM 4.55 per litre in Banda Aceh (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 54.58 and RM 72.77.