๐ฎ๐ฉ Sabang, Indonesia
Maimun Saleh Airport (SBG) is a small domestic airport in Sabang on Pulau Weh, Aceh, and is considered Indonesia's westernmost and northernmost airport.
The airport has a single asphalt runway (10/28) about 1,800 meters long and sits at roughly 433 ft elevation, suitable for regional turboprop service.
It is a military/public airport operated by Indonesia's Ministry of Transportation, and Wikipedia notes Susi Air launched a weekly pioneer route to Banda Aceh in 2024, reflecting limited but active scheduled service.
Sรฃo Gabriel da Cachoeira (SBG) is a remote Amazonian gateway, primarily connected to Manaus (MAO) via Azul Airlines. The airport is a critical hub for those visiting indigenous territories or expeditions to Pico da NeblinaMaimun Saleh is Sabang's island airport, so the useful arrival is a car or taxi into the port and the resort side of the island.
Moto-taxis are the most efficient way to reach the town center (13km away), while traditional taxis are also available but should be pre-booked or negotiated When delays ripple through the schedule, a pre-arranged pickup or host contact is the useful backup, because the airport is really the handoff into Sabang rather than a place to wait around. The meaningful alternates are SoekarnoโHatta International Airport, Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by Regional carriers, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. In practice, that means the airport works as Sabang's time-saving link to the rest of Indonesia.
Flights are typically on turboprop aircraft and are highly susceptible to delays during the heavy tropical rainy seasonThe airport is there to keep Sabang connected to Sumatra. At street level, a pre-arranged pickup or host contact is the useful backup, because the airport is really the handoff into Sabang rather than a place to wait around. The meaningful alternates are SoekarnoโHatta International Airport, Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by Regional carriers, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. In practice, that means the airport works as Sabang's time-saving link to the rest of Indonesia.
โข SBG serves Sabang on Pulau Weh, so confirm island transfer details before leaving the airport.
โข Keep plans flexible, as service at Maimun Saleh is limited and can change with local conditions.
โข A ride into Sabang town is short, but pre-arranged pickup is simpler than searching on arrival.
โข Pulau Weh ferries and mainland links via Banda Aceh are worth checking before you travel onward.
โข Use Sabang for Pulau Weh access, but double-check ferry and weather timings before arrival.
Minimum domestic connection:
45 minutes
International connections:
90 minutes
Interline transfers:
120 minutes
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Last updated: April 2026 | Data Source: IATA and other airline sites and resources