Cheap Flights from Rembele Airport (TXE)
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FAQ about Rembele Airport (TXE)
Rembele Airport serves Takengon and the wider Gayo Highlands of Aceh, including the Central Aceh, Bener Meriah and Gayo Lues regencies.
Wings Air operates daily flights between Rembele Airport and Kualanamu International Airport near Medan, using ATR 72-600 aircraft.
The flight between Kualanamu, near Medan, and Rembele Airport takes about one hour.
Take a taxi, hired car or hotel transfer from Rembele Airport. The scenic drive to Takengon is usually well under an hour.
Yes, by connecting. Fly from Rembele to Kualanamu International Airport near Medan, which has onward domestic and international flights.
Rembele Airport sits on a highland plateau, so temperatures are cooler than on the Aceh coast. Mist and cloud are common over the mountains.
From Rembele Airport, travellers head for Lake Laut Tawar near Takengon and the Gayo coffee plantations on the surrounding hills.
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Rembele Airport and the Gayo Highlands
Rembele Airport (TXE) serves Takengon and the Gayo Highlands in the interior of Aceh province, on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia. The Ministry of Transportation operates it, and it connects the regencies of Central Aceh, Bener Meriah and Gayo Lues with the rest of the country. Set high on the plateau, it spares travellers the long mountain road from the coast.
Location and Distance from Takengon
The airport lies outside Takengon, and the trip into the city is a scenic drive through the highland countryside. Travel guides put the journey at well under an hour by car.
Terminal and Runway at Rembele Airport
Rembele has a single passenger terminal that was enlarged as part of an upgrade programme. That work also lengthened the runway, allowing bigger aircraft than the small planes that once served the area. Facilities are simple, in keeping with a regional airport.
Airlines and Routes from Rembele
Wings Air flies daily between Rembele and Kualanamu International Airport near Medan, using ATR 72-600 turboprops. The flight takes about an hour. At Kualanamu, passengers can connect to many domestic and international destinations. Check the current schedule, as timings can change.
Getting from Rembele Airport to Takengon
- Taxi or hired car: the simplest way to reach Takengon or other towns on the plateau.
- Pre-booked transfer: many hotels and guesthouses in Takengon can arrange a pick-up.
What to See Around Takengon
Lake Laut Tawar, a wide highland lake ringed by hills, is the centrepiece of any visit to Takengon. The region is also famous for Gayo coffee, and plantations cover the slopes around the city, so a coffee farm visit is well worth the time.
Travel Tips for Rembele Airport
The highlands are noticeably cooler than coastal Aceh, so pack a warm layer. Mist and cloud can build up over the mountains, so leave some flexibility for weather changes. Setting a Price Alert on Traveloka helps you keep track of fares while you plan.
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