Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport
BTJ / WITT
Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport serves Banda Aceh and Aceh province in Indonesia. It is the main airport for the province and handles domestic and some international flights through a single passenger terminal complex.
Getting to and From Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport #
Road transfers are the standard way into Banda Aceh; travel to the city centre typically takes 20-40 minutes depending on traffic.
- Taxi / car hire: Airport taxis and private cars are commonly used for downtown transfers.
- Shuttle / buses: Limited scheduled public buses exist; many travellers use taxis or hotel transfers.
- Driving: Car hire is practical for wider exploration of Aceh province.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport #
The airport offers standard regional international‑airport services: check‑in counters, basic food and retail options, and passenger waiting areas. Lounges and extensive shopping are limited compared with larger international hubs.
Weather & Climate near Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport #
Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 33°C. Abundant rainfall (1757 mm/year), wettest in December.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 22° - 31° | 27° | 171 mm | overcast | 82% | 2.4 m/s | 2.0 very high | 11.7h |
| February | Good | 22° - 31° | 27° | 121 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.0 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 11.8h |
| March | Good | 23° - 32° | 30° | 130 mm | overcast | 78% | 1.9 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 12.0h |
| April | Good | 23° - 32° | 31° | 137 mm | overcast | 78% | 1.6 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.1h |
| May | Acceptable | 23° - 32° | 31° | 153 mm | overcast | 79% | 1.7 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.3h |
| June | Good | 23° - 33° | 32° | 79 mm | overcast | 78% | 2.1 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.3h |
| July | Good | 23° - 33° | 31° | 74 mm | overcast | 77% | 2.1 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.3h |
| August | Good | 23° - 33° | 31° | 93 mm | overcast | 77% | 2.0 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.2h |
| September | Acceptable | 23° - 32° | 30° | 128 mm | overcast | 78% | 1.7 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.0h |
| October | Acceptable | 23° - 31° | 27° | 198 mm | overcast | 80% | 1.6 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 11.9h |
| November | Good | 23° - 31° | 27° | 225 mm | overcast | 82% | 1.4 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.8h |
| December | Good | 22° - 30° | 26° | 248 mm | overcast | 84% | 2.0 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.7h |
