How to get to Simeulue Island
Getting here is easy. Fly to Medan KNO international airport in Sumatra. Then catch a 1-hour domestic flight to Simeulue and your there. You can fly to Medan KNO direct or via Malaysia KL, Singapore and other airports.
Lion Air Wings (the domestic carrier) is only flying Medan to Simeulue on TUE, THUR & SAT.
Currently, the flight from Medan to Simeulue departs Medan at 11:25 am – 12:35 am, arrives Simeulue
and the return flight departs Simeulue at 12:55 am – 14:05am, arrives at Medan.
It is best to take a late flight out of Medan or stay overnight as the Lion Air Wings flight is sometimes 2 to 3 hours late.
We can arrange your domestic flights and transfers for you if required. Just let us know when booking.
Due to occasional domestic and International flight delays, we recommend all guests book into a Hotel on the way home to ensure that sufficient time is available to meet your flight schedules without loss of your tickets. The Resort does not accept any liability due to flight delays causing loss of your domestic or international tickets beyond our control.
AIRPORT ADVICE
- When Arriving
Our ground staff in Medan will meet you at arrivals with a sign with your name on it.
- Flying to Simeulue
Our ground staff will assit you with your boards and make it easy and hassle free
The airline fee for boards is 1,000,000 Rp per board (separate charge for luggage)
You can also send your board bag via ferry.
Our ground staff will inform you of ther options or just send us an email
Checked luggage other than your board bag is Rp 35,000 per kilogram.
Max weight of a board bag is 20kg
There is 7 KG carry on allowance
Other Information
Max board size is 8″6
Long boards must be sent via ferry
Here`s a link to a map of the airport:
http://kualanamu-airport.co.id/en/guides/maps#
ATM’s are available at the Medan Airport, ALL Cards for Cash or Credit Card withdrawals, Bank BCA or MANDIRI are best. Get some cash out in Medan.
There is only one ATM on the Island that will take a Master Card only but do not rely on it working. Our preferred method of payment for extras is cash Indonesian Rupiah. However, we do have a credit card machine at the resort that accepts foreign cards. We recommend 5 million Rp for 10 night stay. Remember, you need cash for your boards.
Upon arrival in Simeulue, the resort staff will meet you at the airport and take you to the resort. It is about a 15-minute drive and return Island airport transfers are included in the accommodation.
Hope that covers everything. If you need any assistance, please let us know.
Terms and Conditions – Ticketing
Moon Beach Surf Resort does not assume responsibility for those inherent risks that may cause unfortunate accidents or incidents during ordinary travel conditions. The Resort will not be held responsible for injury, death, damage, loss, delay, cost, expense, or inconvenience arising from travel misfortunes beyond our control.
The Resort will not be held responsible for last minute flight schedule changes by either international carriers or domestic. Air schedules beyond our control.
Domestic Tickets are non-refundable