How to get fromMakassar to Banda Acehby plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Makassar to Banda Aceh by plane, ferry, or bus

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) to Banda Aceh International Airport (BTJ)plane UPG - BTJ
6h 27m
Rp 5,207,524–8,251,619
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Makassar to Surabayaferry
2. Take the bus from Surabaya Kota to DAMRI Bus Station Jakartabus
3. Take the ferry from Port of Tanjung Priok to Belawanferry
4. Take the bus from Medan Putra Pelangi to Bandah Aceh Terminal Batohbus
5d
Rp 1,452,477–2,414,323

Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) to Banda Aceh International Airport (BTJ) flights

38Weekly Planes

6h 50mAverage Duration

Rp 2,641,234Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Makassar to Banda Aceh.

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Distance: 2,960.2 km
Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Makassar, Indonesia and Banda Aceh, Indonesia?

Batik Air, AirAsia, and five other airlines fly from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) to Banda Aceh International Airport (BTJ) 5 times a day.

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Banda Aceh(opens in a new window), Indonesia(opens in a new window)

Banda Aceh (Acehnese: Banda Acèh, Jawoë: بند اچيه) is the capital and largest city in the province of Aceh, Indonesia. It is located on the island of Sumatra and has an elevation of 35 m. The city covers an area of 61.36 km2 and had a population of 223,446 people at the 2010 Census, rising to 252,899 at the 2020 Census. The official estimate as at mid 2022 was 257,635.

Places to stay in Banda Aceh

Muraya Hotel Aceh(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Ayani Hotel Banda Aceh(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Grand Mahoni Hotel(Opens in a new window)

7.9Good

Mulia Homestay(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

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