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Voykit pocket guide · Indonesia
Meulaboh
Spend a half‑day in Meulaboh to see the waterfront and market, then catch a flight back to Medan; longer stays need a dedicated beach or cultural focus.
Meulaboh is a small coastal town in Aceh, reachable by a short flight from Medan. Its main attractions are the waterfront, local market and nearby fishing villages. With limited services, a single half‑day visit is enough unless you plan beach or community‑based activities.
- Country
- Indonesia
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (rainy season)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- IDR
- Money
- Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere.
- Daily spend
- Budget Rp 120,000–200,000 excl. bed · Mid Rp 200,000–350,000 excl. bed · High Rp 350,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Telkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check.
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Ambulance 118 · General emergency 112
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · European round pins.
- Tipping
- Warung: Nothing.; Restaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed.; Drivers and guides: Rp50,000–100,000 a day.; Spa: Rp20,000–50,000.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali.
- Toilets
- Western in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Street food (fried fish, rice) | Rp 5,000–15,000 |
| Bottled water (500 ml) | Rp 2,000–4,000 |
| Motorbike taxi (10 km (6.2 mi))Motorbike taxi (6.2 mi (10 km)) | Rp 15,000–25,000 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- MEQ · Cut Nyak Dien Airport
- ≈20 km (12 mi) south of town; few daily flights to Medan≈12 mi (20 km) south of town; few daily flights to Medan
Typical fares
- Cut Nyak Dien → Medan flight
- about Rp 1,200,000 one way (check)
- Motorbike taxi within town
- Rp 15,000–25,000 per short ride
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walk or use motorbike taxis (ojek); no public bus network.
See and do
Known for
- Coastal market
- Cut Nyak Dien Airport
- Proximity to 2004 tsunami sites
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Banda Aceh | Bus or car, about 175 km (109 mi) north; 4–5 h travelBus or car, about 109 mi (175 km) north; 4–5 h travel | ≈5 h |
| Seaside fishing villages | Motorbike taxi, 15–30 min each | ≈30 min total |
Sleep
- Local guesthouses
- Basic rooms near the town centre; suitable for 1–2 nights
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Maafma-fah |
| Thank you | Terima kasihtuh-ree-mah kah-see |
| How much is it? | Berapa harganya?buh-rah-pah har-gah-nyah |
| Where is the bathroom? | Di mana kamar mandi?dee mah-nah kah-mar man-dee |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Light handshake then hand to chest; smile; avoid: Firm grips
- Left hand: Give and receive with the right; avoid: Passing anything with the left
- Temples: Sarong and sash; step around offerings; avoid: Standing higher than priests
- Keeping calm: Patience; indirect requests; avoid: Anger in public
- Pointing: Thumb; avoid: Index finger
Scams and watch-outs
- Limited medical facilities; carry basic supplies.
- Tsunami risk remains; heed local warnings.
- Flight schedules can change; confirm before travel (check).
Meulaboh is generally safe for day visitors; stay aware of limited services and natural hazard alerts.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Meulaboh yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Coastal market
- Cut Nyak Dien Airport
- Proximity to 2004 tsunami sites
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Meulaboh, revision 5244478 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5244478
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/meulaboh). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.