On this page, you can find and purchase flights from Georgetown to Banda Aceh. This 555-kilometer route is operated approximately twice a week, so we recommend planning your travel dates in advance.
Flights are operated by Firefly. Keep in mind that ticket prices depend on the season and booking time; to find the best deals, use the price chart and low-fare calendar provided below.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for George Town — Banda Aceh by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 203 in a, and the most expensive are around AED 429 in F. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
George Town → Banda Aceh, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 481 | high | May | AED 327 | low | Sep | AED 395 | medium |
| Feb | AED 337 | low | Jun | AED 433 | high | Oct | AED 346 | low |
| Mar | AED 375 | medium | Jul | AED 433 | high | Nov | AED 327 | low |
| Apr | AED 457 | high | Aug | AED 385 | medium | Dec | AED 481 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The weather in Banda Aceh remains consistently hot throughout the year. The warmest period is considered to be May and June, with temperatures up to 29.6°C, while the peak of the rainy season falls in November, which sees the maximum amount of precipitation (up to 392 mm).
The most budget-friendly flights are available in February, with ticket prices starting AED 202. The most expensive month to plan a trip is January, with minimum fares starting AED 313.
For a comfortable trip, it is better to choose June or July: this is a good compromise between the price starting AED 220 and relatively moderate rainfall. It is recommended to avoid the period of prolonged monsoons in November.
Regular air service on the Georgetown — Banda Aceh route is provided by Firefly. Currently, it is the main carrier operating direct flights between the cities approximately twice a week. You can find detailed information about departure times and available days of the week in the interactive schedule below.
Flights George Town — Banda Aceh depart from Penang International Airport and arrive at Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The distance between the cities is 555 km. Travel time on a direct flight usually does not exceed 50–60 minutes.
The main carrier on this route is Firefly (FY).
Yes, there are direct flights on the route, but their frequency is limited to approximately two flights per week.
Flights arrive at the international airport in Banda Aceh. Information on how to get to the city center can be found in the corresponding section.
Flight prices are constantly changing. You can check the current minimum for your dates in the low-fare calendar on this page.
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