Pulau Weh, Weh Island, Sumatra

Pulau Weh (Weh Island) Quick Guide

With an hour+ flight from Malaysia, Pulau Weh (Weh Island) is getting popular among fellow Malaysian. Affordable travel budget and beautiful nature, also making this island becoming a favorite choice of holiday maker and scuba diver in region.

Located at north tip of Sumatra, Pulau Weh (Weh Island) is the meeting point of Indian Ocean, Andaman Sea & Malacca Strait. Exchange of tide and active underwater current, are part of the reason why Pulau Weh (Weh Island) having crystal clear water year round.

Getting to Pulau Weh (Weh Island)

Most convenient way to Pulau Weh (Weh Island) is taking flight to Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport(BTJ). Upon arrival, pick up from airport to Ulee Lheue Ferry Port, with speed ferry ride to Balohan Port (Weh Island), and transfer to resort.

Flight to Pulau Weh (Weh Island)

Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport (BTJ)

The most convenient airport to access Pulau Weh (Weh Island), pick up from airport to resort can be arranged. This international airport can connect flight from:

Connecting flight to BTJ Airport

From Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) Flight journey: 1.5 hours Airlines: Airasia.

From Penang International Airport (PEN) Flight journey: 1.5 hours Airlines: Firefly

Land transfer from airport to Ulee Lheue Ferry Port

40 minutes with van transfer

Sea transfer from Ulee Lheue Ferry Port to Balohan Port (Weh Island)

45-60 minutes with speed ferry

Land transfer from Balohan Port (Weh Island) to Pulau Weh (Weh Island) resort

30-45 minutes depend on the location

Season

Pulau Weh (Weh Island) is open whole year round, do note that the island having half day off (no activity conduct until 2pm) on every Friday.

Pulau Weh (Weh Island) recommendation

This island is paradise for both scuba diver and snorkeler, crystal clear water with rich marine life! Snorkeling around and have a dolphin watch is a MUST; Scuba diver, get ready to try out drift dive and famous underwater volcano. Somehow, surprise from Mola-Mola or eagle ray might just swim pass.

Check out the Gua Sarang, famous instragram photo collection spot, and not forget to visit the northern tip of Sumatra - Kilometer 0, the ONLY spot to see Indian Ocean, Andaman Sea & Malacca Strait at the same time.