Transportation from Medan City Center to Kualanamu International Airport
There are many different vehicles available to reach Kualanamu International Airport. The most convenient of these is to take the airport train, which departs from the most central part of Medan. Trains departing from Medan Airport Train Station, which is true to its name, take you to Kualanamu International Airport after 30 minutes.
You can buy the necessary ticket for the trip online from the company's website, or you can buy it in cash or by credit card from the ticket office at the station. You can check the current timetable on the official website of the railway company.
The most economical way to reach the airport is to take the DAMRI minibuses. Shuttles departing from Plaza Medan Fair (Carrefour) in the center of Medan take you to the airport in 60 to 90 minutes. You should plan accordingly, as it can take even longer during heavy traffic.
There is no heavy taxi traffic outside the airport, especially due to Grab and then the effect of the pandemic. Especially if you want to take a taxi, you can get help from the receptionist or you can use the taxi's own applications.
There is no Uber in Medan, but Gojek and Grab apps are widely used. Although journeys made with both applications are a more economical option than a taxi, it is possible to pay a high price if traffic jams. But if you're traveling as a large group, Gojek or Grab can be an economical solution, even off the train. Average travel time for both taxi and Grab is between 60 and 90 minutes.
Transportation from Banda Aceh International Airport to the City Center
Banda Aceh is the capital and largest city of the Indonesian province of Aceh. Located on the island of Sumatra, Banda Aceh is located at the northwestern tip of Indonesia, at the mouth of the Aceh River. The first part of its name comes from the Persian word bandar, meaning "harbour" or "heaven".
The city is also called "the port to Mecca" or "the porch of Mecca", referring to the days of pilgrimage. Pilgrims traveling by sea from Indonesia make a stop in the city before continuing their journey to Mecca.
Banda Aceh has Banda Aceh International Airport, also known as Sultan Iskender Muda International Airport. Banda Aceh International Airport won the title of "World's Best Airport for Halal Travellers" and "World's Best Halal Cultural Destination" at the 2016 World Halal Tourism Awards event.
The distance between the airport and the city center is 14 km. Taxi and car rental options are available to get to the city center from Banda Aceh International Airport. You can also arrange a private airport transfer from your hotel.
You can get to the city center from Banda Aceh Airport easily and quickly by taxi. Taxis, which are the preferred means of transportation by tourists coming to the city, depart from the airport gate.
To get to the city center from Banda Aceh International Airport, you can find the taxi rank just outside the terminal. It is useful to agree on the place you will go and the price you will pay.
At Banda Aceh Airport, passengers can reach the center with a safer and more comfortable journey by using private shuttle vehicles. When you take the shuttle that departs from the airport, you can be in the city center in about 15 minutes. For this, you can make your reservation in advance and call your car to the airport.
You can easily go to the city center by renting a car from Banda Aceh Airport. By taking your vehicle, you can have a safe and fast journey as in taxis.
In addition, some hotels provide airport transfer service. However, it is a good idea to call the hotel and ask if this service is available and if so, the cost.