The distance between Manado and Banda Aceh is around 4,025km (2,501 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 35m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Manado to Banda Aceh by plane, taxi, ferry, train and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Banda Aceh → Manado if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Manado (MDC) to Banda Aceh (BTJ).
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Take a ferry to Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port then take the train to Pekalongan and then to Jakarta Kota then take a ferry to Belawan then take the bus to Bandah Aceh.
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There are several options for getting from Manado to Banda Aceh by plane, taxi, ferry, train and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which costs around IDR 2,007,045 ($135) and will take around 6 days 13h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,220,260 ($215).
The distance between Manado and Banda Aceh is around 4,025km (2,501 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,307km (2,055 miles)
It takes around 6h 35m to get from Manado and Banda Aceh by plane.
The quickest way to get from Manado to Banda Aceh is to fly which takes around 6h 35m and will set you back approx IDR 3,220,260 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Manado and Banda Aceh is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 2,007,045 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Manado and Banda Aceh. We recommend that you fly from Manado (MDC) to Banda Aceh (BTJ). instead which will take 6h 35m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Manado and Banda Aceh. We recommend that you fly from Manado (MDC) to Banda Aceh (BTJ). instead which will take 6h 35m.
Yes you can fly from Manado and Banda Aceh. Flights depart from Manado (MDC) and arrive at Banda Aceh (BTJ) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 6hrs.
There is no direct flight from Manado to Banda Aceh. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 6h 35m (not including layover time).
The flight from Manado to Banda Aceh typically takes around 6hrs. Flights depart from Manado (MDC) and and arrive into Banda Aceh (BTJ).
The closest major airport to Banda Aceh is Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport (BTJ) (BTJ) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Banda Aceh. Malikus Saleh Airport (LSW) (LSW) and Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) (KNO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Manado to Banda Aceh. We recommend that you fly from Manado (MDC) to Banda Aceh (BTJ). instead which will take 6h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Manado to Banda Aceh is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around IDR 3,220,260 ($215).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 6h 35m | IDR 3,220,260($215) | on demand | 4,025km (2,501 miles) |
Taxi and Plane | 11h 20m | IDR 8,192,940($545) | on demand | 4,132km (2,568 miles) |
Ferry, Train and Bus | 6 days 13h | IDR 2,007,045($135) | once a week | 5,527km (3,434 miles) |
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Citilink Indonesia
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Lion Mentari Airlines
The following major airports near Banda Aceh offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.