Jeddah to Banda Aceh (JED–BTJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
JED–BTJ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Garuda Indonesia leads the route. The flight covers 3,917 miles in approximately 8h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA Garuda Indonesia | 2 | 339 | 8h25 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
JED: +03 · BTJ: WIB
When it's 6:00 PM in Jeddah, it's 10:00 PM in Banda Aceh.
Saudi passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Indonesia for up to 30 days, costing IDR 500,000 (about SAR 120). Available at Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta (CGK), Bali Ngurah Rai (DPS), Surabaya (SUB), and other major airports. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry with at least one blank page. The visa-on-arrival counter is at immigration before the main passport control. Pay by cash (IDR, USD, or EUR) or card.
The 30-day visa on arrival can be extended once for another 30 days (60 days total) at any immigration office in Indonesia for IDR 500,000. For longer stays, apply for a B211A social/cultural visa before travel or an e-visa through molina.imigrasi.go.id. Indonesia is the world's largest Muslim-majority country, and Saudi visitors will find mosques, halal food, and Arabic speakers in every city. Bali, while predominantly Hindu, has halal restaurants in tourist areas and a growing number of Muslim-friendly hotels.
Direct flights from Jeddah to Jakarta run about 9 hours on Saudia and Garuda Indonesia, with increased frequency during Hajj and Umrah seasons. Riyadh to Bali connects through Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, or Singapore. Indonesia uses the Indonesian rupiah (IDR), trading at roughly 4,200 IDR per SAR 1. ATMs are everywhere in cities and tourist areas. Card payments work at hotels, malls, and restaurants. Gojek and Grab are the ride-hail and food delivery apps used nationwide. Bali's taxi from the airport to Seminyak costs about IDR 200,000 (SAR 48). No mandatory vaccinations. Indonesia spans 3 time zones and over 17,000 islands.
The Haramain High Speed Railway connects JED Airport Station to Jeddah city (King Abdullah Station) in about 15 minutes (SAR 20–25). The same line runs to Mecca and Medina, making it useful for Hajj and Umrah travelers.Taxis from central Jeddah cost SAR 60–100 and take 25–45 minutes. Uber and Careem operate widely and typically run SAR 40–80. Driving yourself is straightforward; the airport is well signed from King Abdulaziz Road and the Ring Road.
JED–BTJ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JED to BTJ
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport (BTJ) are connected by nonstop service from Garuda Indonesia. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
JED to BTJ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JED to BTJ is about 8 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,917 miles (6,303 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kuala Lumpur, Soekarno-Hatta and Kualanamu. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.