Whenyou arrive in Balohan, the harbour on Pulau Weh, you will find many cars and minibuses waiting. The cost per vehicle is around Rp 180.00 to Rp 200.00 to Iboih beach. This can be shared so bringing the price per person to around RP 60.00. There are also motorbike taxis available with negotiable prices. The journey takes around 40 minutes. Themost common travel from Jakarta to Pulau Weh is From Sukarno Hatta International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport in Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, transit in Kuala Namu International Airport, then continue to Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport in Banda Aceh, Province NAD. From Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport, get a taxi that can be directly go to Ulue Lee Harbour. Fromthe middle of Pulau Weh, it takes about one hour by car or motorbike to get there, and you'll drive by a few small villages and towns along the way. Just be sure to cover up since Pulau Weh is a Muslim Island! Save The tip of Kilometer Zero which I spotted from the dive! Volcano Hot Springs Gettingthere: The ferry runs from Uleh-Leh port and fast and slow options are available. Boats are supposed to leave around 8 am, 11 am 2 pm and 4 pm depending on the day of the week and whether it's a fast or slow boat but often run late and occasionally, early! Prices vary from 25,000-75,000. PulauWeh is small island, also known as Pulau Sabang, that is just a 1-hour express ferry ride from Banda Aceh, off Sumatra. So getting to Pulau Weh is easily accessible from the main land. Surrounding the island is the beautiful Andaman Sea, with its 50 shades of blue and incredible underwater life. HOWTO GET TO WEH ISLAND Pulau Weh is accessible with a ferry from the city of Banda Aceh in Sumatra, which holds an international airport. . U bevindt zich hier Home / How to get there To get to the Island Weh you have to take the ferry from the ferry harbour of Banda AcehUlee lheu There are several ways to travel to Banda Aceh. You can take a bus from the West or East Coast, or by air. You can fly daily from Medan several airlines. You can fly from Penang on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays Firefly of arriving from Kuala Lumpur Air Asia, Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Regardless from where you arrive, there is only one way to go to Pulau Weh by boat! Two times a day a ferry goes back and forth to Pulau Weh/Sabang, leaving from the harbour Ulee Lheu on the mainland to the harbour Balohan of the island. There are fast ferries, and a slower boat. The fast ferry takes 45 minutes, the slow boot 2 hours. If you bring your own car make sure you check the timetable! Always check before if the boat is really leaving! When you set foot on the harbor of Pulau Weh, several taxis and bus drivers will aproach you, offering you their services. That's the way things go in Asia! All of these drivers are trustworthy, you can make your own bargain. The taxi drive to our guesthouse will cost around rupiah. Try to share a taxi, with 4 persons it then will cost till rph a person A good alternative is that you contact us and we will arrange for you your transport from Balohan to Sirui. Show bigger map How to get from Pulau Weh to Pulau We Find Transport to Pulau We Search accommodation with There are 3 ways to get from Pulau Weh to Pulau We by taxi, car or foot Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner. Taxi • 14 min Take a taxi from Pulau Weh to Sabang km Drive • 14 min Drive from Pulau Weh to Sabang km Walk • 2h 7m Walk from Pulau Weh to Sabang km Questions & Answers What is the most cost-effective way to get from Pulau Weh to Pulau We? The cost-effective way to get from Pulau Weh to Pulau We is to drive, which costs 40 ₴ - 65 ₴ and takes 14 min. More details What is the fastest way to get from Pulau Weh to Pulau We? The quickest way to get from Pulau Weh to Pulau We is to taxi which costs 140 ₴ - 180 ₴ and takes 14 min. More details How far is it from Pulau Weh to Pulau We? The distance between Pulau Weh and Pulau We is 2 km. The road distance is km. Get driving directions How do I travel from Pulau Weh to Pulau We without a car? The best way to get from Pulau Weh to Pulau We without a car is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs 140 ₴ - 180 ₴. More details How long does it take to get from Pulau Weh to Pulau We? It takes approximately 14 min to drive km from Pulau Weh to Sabang. More details Can I drive from Pulau Weh to Pulau We? Yes, the driving distance between Pulau Weh to Pulau We is 11 km. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Pulau Weh to Pulau We. Get driving directions Where can I stay near Pulau We? There are 30+ hotels available in Pulau We. Prices start at 3 750 ₴ per night. More details What companies run services between Pulau Weh, Indonesia and Pulau We, Indonesia? You can drive from Pulau Weh to Sabang in around 14 min. Taxi from Pulau Weh to Sabang Ave. Duration 14 min Estimated price 140 ₴ - 180 ₴ Want to know more about travelling around the world? Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Which side of Niagara Falls should I choose and how do I get there?, 4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia and Why you should take the train in the US - to help you get the most out of your next trip. Trips from Pulau Weh Trips to Pulau We Popular routes The best way to get to Pulau Weh Island for Europeans or Americans is to fly to Kuala Lumpur Malaysia’s capital and then continue to Banda Aceh Malaysia’s capital. the Indonesian province of Aceh, which is about 32 km from the island of Pulau Weh, your final destination. You can get to the island by fast ferry or slow ferry. Short versionFly to Kuala there, fly to Banda one of two ferry options to get to Weh Island. Travel time ~45 minutes Pricing~ IDR for economy,~ IDR for the executive. Departures Banda Aceh to Pulau Weh at 800 1000 and 400 Pulau Weh in Banda Aceh at 800 230 and 500 Travel time ~90 minutesPricing~ IDR for economy,~ IDR for the Aceh to Pulau Wehat 730 1030 and 230 Weh in Banda Acehat 800 1030 and 230 Ferries only depart twice a day in each direction. So be sure to arrive on time to avoid waiting for the next departure, which may be the next day.. There are many different routes to our little Island and here are some travel recommendations from us. No matter what route you decide to take, if you experience difficulties just drop us a line so we can help with your planning. It's as Easy as it Looks Take a Flight To Banda Aceh Jump on the Ferry To Pulau Weh Take a Taxi To Gapang Beach Take a Flight To Banda AcehYour optionsFrom elsewhere the most direct connection is flying to Kuala Lumpur, and then from KL to Banda Aceh. Depending on arrival times, you may have an overnight in a hotel or at the are flights to Banda Aceh from Kuala Lumpur AirAsia and Penang Firefly. The regulations can change quickly nowadays, so please check with a travel website or agency. From Kuala Lumpur to Banda AcehAirAsia flights, usually 2-3 times a weekFrom Banda Aceh to Kuala LumpurAirAsia flights, usually 2-3 times a weekCheck the schedule for AirAsia flights!From Penang to Banda AcehFirefly flights usually 2-3 timas a weekFrom Banda Aceh to PenangFirefly flights usually 2-3 timas a weekCheck the Firefly flights here!There are international flights to Indonesia through Penang or Kuala Lumpur. Another option from Singapore is by ferry to Batam Indonesia and onwards with the domestic LION AIR flight from Batam to Banda Aceh via Batam to Banda AcehDaily 1 flight with Lion AirFrom Banda Aceh to BatamDaily 1 flight with Lion AirCheck the schedule for Lion Air flights here!It is also possible to enter Indonesia through Medan on Sumatra. There are a number of international flights flying in from Penang, Ipoh, Malaka and Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Garuda, Malaysia Airlines, Firefly, LionAir, Batavia Air, Air Asia and others, from Bangkok Thailand Air Asia and from Singapore SilkAir, Jetstar Asia, Air Asia, Tiger Airways. It is possible to come with an overnight bus from Medan directly to Banda Aceh around 12 hours.From Jakarta to Banda AcehDaily direct flights with Garuda or Lion airDaily flights via Medan with Garuda or Lion airFrom Banda Aceh to JakartaDaily direct flights with Garuda or Lion airDaily flights via Medan with Garuda or Lion airCheck the schedule for Garuda flights here or Lion Air flights here!From Medan to Banda AcehDaily direct flights with Citylink or Lion airFrom Banda Aceh to MedanDaily direct flights with Citylink or Lion airCheck the schedule for Citylink flights here or Lion Air flights here!Some hints for your connectionFrom Banda Aceh to Pulau Weh If you arrive in Banda Aceh before 800 you can connect to the 1000 express bahari ferry and be at Lumba Lumba by noon. If you arrive in Banda Aceh before 1430 you can connect to the last 1600 express bahari ferry and be at Lumba Lumba by evening. Everything later than arriving in Banda Aceh after 1430 means an overnight stay in the Pulau Weh to Banda Aceh It is not possible to connect to a flight before 1100. This means you have to leave us the afternoon before and have an overnight stay in Banda Aceh. By taking a plane starting at 1100 you can connect with the first 800 express bahari visitors can get a Visa on Arrival for a maximum 30 days visit, which you can also get as a one time 30 days extendable there is the option of a so called Visit Visa which gives you 60 days and is two times for 60 days each extendable. You have to apply for a Visit Visa before entering Indonesia and you need a sponsor at the place where you want to stay and do the extensions. Please check the Visa Agencies for the most up-to-date regulations. Jump on the Ferry To Pulau WehIt’s quite easy to take a taxi from the airport to the ferry harbour Ulee Lhue. If going directly, it’s a 35 minutes drive with a standard Schedule is subject to change due to weather conditions, holiday peaks or lows, ferry maintenance schedules.Due to the weather, and conditions the ferry schedule below can from Banda Aceh Ulee Lheue to Pulau Weh Balohan0800DailyASDP BRR car/passenger ferry0800DailyExpress Bahari fast ferry1000DailyExpress Bahari fast ferry1200 1430Daily except Friday FridayASDP Tanjung Burang car/passenger ferry1615DailyExpress Bahari fast ferry1700DailyASDP BRR car/passenger ferryFerries from Pulau Weh Balohan to Banda Aceh Ulee Lheue800DailyASDP Tanjung Burang car/passenger ferry0800DailyExpress Bahari fast ferry1330 1430Daily except Friday FridayASDP BRR car/passenger ferry1430DailyExpress Bahari fast ferry1600 1700Daily except Friday FridayExpress Bahari fast ferry1700DailyASDP Tanjung Burang car/passenger ferry Take a Taxi To Gapang BeachWhen you arrive in Balohan, the harbour on Pulau Weh, there are many cars and minibuses waiting for private taxis cost a minimum of Rp 200,000-220,000A shared taxi with others will cost Rp 60 – per person for a car to take you directly to Lumba LumbaThere is also the option to take a becak motorbike-taxi to Gapang. Prices are negotiable but frequently cost Rp 100 – 120,000 for two is a 35 minutes drive over scenic roads with great seaviews, while passing villages and forests with monkeys along the way. Located off the coast from Banda Aceh, the northernmost tip of Sumatra lies Pulau Weh. It is sometimes referred to as Sabang, by locals, the name of the primary town and port. Pulau Weh is a large, sprawling island of volcanoes, beaches and palm trees with friendly village dogs and wild pigs running around in the undergrowth all surrounded by fantastic marine life. The main attractions here are the laid back undeveloped island life, accessible snorkelling and amazing diving. The region of Aceh only opened up to tourism in around 2005, prior to the Boxing Day Tsunami the area was unstable with political and religious problems culminating in civil war. A truce agreement has since been made and tourism in the area is still in the early stages, which, for those hunting for quiet, back to basic cheap accommodation, you’re in the right place. We heard there are plans to develop an old army base into an airport. Who knows what impact it will ultimately have. Primarily, I anticipate a bigger market opening up for diving weekenders from Malaysia and Singapore. It may well take several years for this to become a reality, if at all but it’s likely to lead to development on a larger scale. Where to Stay on Pulau WehThings to do in Pulau WehWhat to Eat & DrinkGetting thereWhere to go next? Where to Stay on Pulau Weh The main backpacker area is located in the village of Iboih pronounced, ee-bow, around a forty minute drive from the port in Sabang. It’s pretty well represented with plenty of accommodation options with ATM’s and slow WIFI. The choice is only likely to be severely limited on Fridays and Saturdays when families and groups from Medan and northern Sumatra arrive for weekends. Iboih is a string of bungalows perched over the ocean and in the rocks above it, all linked by a small, rocky path with occasional steps – it’s not suitable for wheelie suitcases. Make sure you bring a torch to get around after dark! Treetop Guesthouse and Bungalows and Pele’s Place are good options perhaps more-so Treetop. Another option is Gapang, where diving holidays are catered for with accommodation linked to the dive shops as well as some independent choices. For more Pulau Weh accommodation, click here! Things to do in Pulau Weh Diving The main draw for most is the diving. The tsunami damaged the shallower reefs but deeper the conditions are very good, with huge fan corals, good tropical fish stocks, a lot of moray eels and the potential to see some of the ocean’s biggest and best – Whale sharks, mola-molas sunfish and manta rays. You’ll have to be incredibly lucky to see any, but they are around. There are dive shops in Iboih and a couple more in the neighbouring village, Gapang. Some are local and some are foreign-owned. We always prefer to support local businesses but it ultimately depends on comfort, equipment and ease of communication. There can easily be communication issues with the Indonesian divemasters and health and safety may not seem to be their priority –you should be very aware of your own capabilities and comfort level in these environments as Pulau Weh is home to some incredibly strong currents. Diving is very good value, from €17-25 per tank. Courses can be taken here too, but there are far better places in South East Asia for conditions and ease of communication to complete them. A tiny island called Pulau Biawak just off the coast of Pulau Weh Snorkelling You can snorkel pretty much anywhere in front of the village, with lots of fish to see. You can either swim, kayak or get a boat across the channel to the Sea Garden, which is a popular snorkelling spot. Be respectful towards the locals and don’t wear swimwear in the village and near the mosque. Be respectful in snorkelling near this area too. Biking the island Motorbike hire is easily arranged with almost every accommodation offering to rent for around 100’000 Rupiah per day. You can head out to the volcano, beaches and generally glide around palm tree-lined roads which are new and recently laid by NGO’s in the aftermath of the tsunami avoiding the monkeys lying in the road. What to Eat & Drink Eating in Weh is generally a little more than the mainland due to island costs and the majority of customers being foreigners. There’s plenty of choice in Iboih, several restaurants appeal to western tourists offering introductory Indonesian flavours, a few specialities and ubiquitous Indonesian nasi or mie goreng. Dee-Dees make their own bread and have good salads as well as Indonesian dishes like mie aceh and ikan semur. There’s also a great communal homestyle restaurant scene with sociable meals of curries and vegetables. Stop in at Oongs or Mamas in the afternoon to check out what’s on the family menu that night – 25-30’000 per person, including rice for a buffet-style feast. Ask around some of the long-term residents and dive shops about the doughnut lady, who sells near the mosque. At 2’000 rupiah a sugar-coated pop it’s a very tasty and economical breakfast – pre-order the night before if you want a lot. Nightlife is non-existent, it’s a staunch Muslim area and alcohol is theoretically illegal although some of the guesthouses have a few expensive beers in the fridge for tourists. Ask around – Oohlala is a good place to start, Oongs often have beers available, although it’s more expensive than the dinner. Getting there The ferry runs from Uleh-Leh port and fast and slow options are available. Boats are supposed to leave around 8 am, 11 am 2 pm and 4 pm depending on the day of the week and whether it’s a fast or slow boat but often run late and occasionally, early! Prices vary from 25,000-75,000. Both boats are comfortable and take around forty-five minutes or two hours. A forty minute shared taxi will drop you in Gapang or Iboih from Sabang for around 40’000 but you may need to taxi from the airport to Uleh- Leh should take around thirty minutes and cost around 100’000 for the whole vehicle. There is apparently a bus service that runs from the airport to the town, thought to be timed around the inbound flights, although in my experience it did not arrive. If the bus does turn up, it will be on the right-hand side, as you exit the terminal. Taxi drivers will obviously tell you it’s already left, which may be the case but if you have time, it might be worth waiting and a lot cheaper as a solo traveller. Where to go next? Once you leave the island you’re in Banda Aceh, the state capital. From here you can head south to Medan which connects with all the well-visited Sumatran highlights, Lake Toba, Berastagi, Bukittingi and Bukit Lawang. Read more about Sumatra here.

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