Simeulue is a remote island of Indonesia, 160 kilometres (100 mi) off the west coast of Sumatra. Its main city is Sinabang. Simeulue was once a part of West Aceh Regency but was split off during 1999 and became a separate Simeulue district. From the ethnic point of view, the populations of Simeulue are like the people of neighbouring Nias Island. There are two languages and several dialects are spoken on the island, which is Devayan and Sigulai, which are different from the languages spoken in the north of Sumatra. The common religions of the island's population are Muslim. Simeulue was historically popular to European sailors as "Hog Island" and served as a landfall for ships seeking ports on the west coast of Sumatra for the pepper trade. It was also known as "Pulo Oo", or "Coconut Island" previously. Over the past 12 years, Simeulue has become a rapid growingly popular surf destination from all around the world.

Airport in Simeulue

Lasikin Airport

This is the nearest airport located in Simeulue. Lasikin Airport is an airport in Sinabang, Simeulue Island, Aceh, Indonesia. The airport was badly damaged by the 2004 tsunami and destroyed by the 2005 Nias–Simeulue earthquake. The airport was reopened on 1 November 2007 following 46 billion rupiahs of spending by the Aceh-Nias recovery agency with control tower and enlarged runway facilitating larger turboprop aircraft such as Fokker 50 and ATR 72. The airport elevated 4 metres (12 feet) Above Mean Sea Level. There are two airlines operators that provided flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Lasikin Airport, which is from Wings Air and Batik Air daily.

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When is the Best Time to Fly to Simeulue

Weather in Indonesia can be split into two seasons which is wet and dry with warm tropical temperatures averaging 29°C during the day, throughout the year. In most regions, the dry season spans from May to September, with the rains falling between October and April. Although the weather is acceptable all year round and mostly hot, the best time to come in Simeulue is from June to August as the other months, and specifically March, April, September and November experience high rainfall. The average temperature in Simeulue is from 25 to 32 degree Celsius annually. For those that want to visit here will fell relaxed since there is no monsoon season in Simeulue. There is lots of hotels, café, and restaurants that you can stay and dine when you arrive in Simeulue.

What are the Top 3 Things to Do in Simeulue

Mincau Island - Dive into the spectacular underwater on the private island where nobody living in the area, inhabitant island. As you dive into the water and admire the clear glass beauty of the Mincau Island coast on this 3-hour more underwater tour. Watch as the sun sinks into the Hindia Ocean while enjoying at an open bar of fruity cocktails and cruise past breath-taking natural landmarks like Sima Beach and Mincau Island Arch to end your day in a truly best way to visit here.

Nancala Beach - Simeulue Regions is a group of islands containing large islands and small islands. The remote and offshore areas of the Indian Ocean have in recent years been hunted by foreign tourists who are fascinated by the natural beauty of Simeulue Island. Rows of beaches scattered in several areas of the island and Nancala Beach is one of the breath-taking places that must come to visit. Nancala Beach gives the beauty of the beach complete with white sand and a stretch of black coral.

Simeulue Cut Island - This is a remote island that becomes the main attraction for surfers all around the world to enjoy surfing without any obstacle and for enjoying the breath-taking view facing the Indian Ocean. The island is rich with beautiful white sands and clear ocean water.