Sultan Iskandar Muda Airport (BTJ), often called SIM Airport, is the airport serving Banda Aceh and nearby parts of Aceh. Its official airport profile places it in Cot Madhi, Blang Bintang District, Aceh Besar Regency, Aceh Province. Banda Aceh airport, Aceh airport and BTJ airport are common ways travellers search for this location. Select a travel date to compare available flights to or from Banda Aceh.

Sultan Iskandar Muda Airport (BTJ) Location and Code

The IATA code for Sultan Iskandar Muda Airport is BTJ; WITT is its ICAO code. SIM Airport refers to the same airport. Although it serves Banda Aceh, its administrative location is in Aceh Besar Regency. Match BTJ on your e-ticket with the airport shown in your map, booking or pickup arrangement.

Directions may use the district or regency name rather than Banda Aceh. When arranging a road pickup, share the full airport name and BTJ code so everyone is using the same destination.

Passenger Terminals at Sultan Iskandar Muda Airport

The civil aviation authority's profile lists a domestic terminal building and an international terminal building. Your BTJ code identifies the airport, not the check-in area for a particular flight. Review your e-ticket and the latest airline message to confirm where to go.

Domestic departures from BTJ

Before a domestic flight, check the passenger name, travel date, airport code, check-in deadline and baggage allowance on the booking. Keep your identification and itinerary available and leave time for the road trip and airport checks.

International departures from SIM Airport

Sultan Iskandar Muda Airport is designated for international use. Check the terminal listed for your trip and prepare documents required by the airline and destination authorities. Because travel rules can change, confirm current guidance before leaving for the airport.

Public Bus Connections to Sultan Iskandar Muda Airport

Aceh's transportation agency lists Trans Koetaradja Corridors 2A and 5 as routes serving Bandara SIM from central Banda Aceh. Check current stops, schedules and bus arrival information through the official Trans Koetaradja channels or app, as operating details can change.

For travel from the airport into the city, check which direction and stop fit your destination. If you are going on to Ulee Lheue Port, plan for a connection through Banda Aceh and verify the bus and ferry schedules for the same date.

For a pickup, send the airport name, BTJ code and latest arrival time to your driver. Agree on a meeting point in advance, especially if your map displays Blang Bintang or Aceh Besar as the airport location.

Travel Planning for Sultan Iskandar Muda Airport

Check the check-in time and baggage rules on the ticket issued by your airline. International travellers should confirm the required documents with the airline and destination authorities. Flight choices from BTJ depend on your travel date, so review the options for the exact day you plan to fly.

To find today's flight schedule from Banda Aceh, select today's date in the schedule panel when available. The table is a date-based selection for comparing flights, not a complete timetable or a real-time arrivals and departures board. For changes to a particular flight, use the latest information from the airline.

Flights and Flight Schedule from Sultan Iskandar Muda Airport

Search by date to compare flights from Banda Aceh to another city or journeys to Banda Aceh from your origin. Review the itinerary, connection details and baggage terms before booking. Search results are tied to the chosen date and can change, so confirm your final travel details on the e-ticket.

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Use the BTJ airport page to compare flight options, then verify the airport code, terminal and check-in details on your booking before you travel.