Flying from Penang Airport (PEN) to Banda Aceh Airport (BTJ): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Penang Airport to Banda Aceh Airport is 1 hour 40 minutes.
Banda Aceh is one hour behind George Town and observes the UTC+7 timezone.
Flights from PEN to BTJ start from 11:45 — the first with Firefly. The last service of the day is at 15:20 with Firefly. In total, there are four weekly Penang Airport to Banda Aceh Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to catch your PEN to BTJ flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as April? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Firefly is your gateway to exploring Banda Aceh (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Indonesia!). Check out the direct flights from Penang Airport to Banda Aceh Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Firefly on this route.
Firefly is the most punctual carrier that offers PEN to BTJ flights.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Penang Airport to Banda Aceh Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between PEN and BTJ:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Soekarno-Hatta Airport
Medan Kuala Namu Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Penang Airport (PEN) to Banda Aceh Airport (BTJ)
Currently, $89 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Penang Airport to Banda Aceh Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $169. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's often best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from PEN to BTJ. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Penang Airport to Banda Aceh Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from PEN to BTJ by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Penang Airport to Banda Aceh Airport.
Handy information about Penang Airport (PEN)
Of the flights that depart from Penang Airport, 68% land on time at their destination.
Central George Town to Penang Airport is approximately 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Penang Airport to Banda Aceh Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near PEN:
Arriving at Banda Aceh Airport (BTJ)
Consider staying at Super OYO Capital O 1630 Hotel Syariah Ring Road after touching down from your Penang Airport to Banda Aceh Airport flight. It's not too far from BTJ and a great option if you want to relax as soon as possible.
Getting from Banda Aceh Airport (BTJ) to central Banda Aceh
From Banda Aceh Airport, Banda Aceh is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Banda Aceh Airport (BTJ)
September is the most popular month for flights from Penang Airport to Banda Aceh Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Banda Aceh in March.
When reserving your flight from Penang Airport to Banda Aceh Airport, consider the type of weather you like. June is the warmest month in Banda Aceh, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 33ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from PEN to BTJ in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC and 30ºC on average.
Explore more of Indonesia
Medan is just one of the many cities in Indonesia waiting to be explored once you've seen Banda Aceh. Around 434 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Medan Grand Mosque, Sipiso Piso Waterfall and Masjid Baiturrahman.
