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Lhokseumawe: how to get there and around

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Lhokseumawe is a city of 200,876 people in Indonesia (Aceh), 6 m (20 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Rembele Airport (TXE), 61 km (38 mi) from the centre.

Key facts

Population200,876
Elevation6 m (20 ft)
Time zoneAsia/Jakarta (UTC+7 now)
CurrencyRupiah (IDR)
Dialling code+62
Driving sideLeft
Plug typesEuro, Schuko
Postal codes24314
Coordinates5.18, 97.151
Lhokseumawe

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Daylight in Lhokseumawe runs from about 11 h 52 min a day in late December to 12 h 28 min in late June (computed for 5.18° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Lhokseumawe is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Rembele Airport (TXE), 61 km (38 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 3,837 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.

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Common questions

Which airport serves Lhokseumawe?

Rembele Airport (TXE), 61 km (38 mi) from the centre.

How big is Lhokseumawe?

About 200,876 people live in Lhokseumawe (GeoNames).

What time zone is Lhokseumawe in?

Asia/Jakarta, currently UTC+7.

What currency is used in Lhokseumawe?

The Rupiah (IDR). Traffic drives on the left.

Which cities are near Lhokseumawe?

Medan (244 km), Kota Kuala Muda (359 km), Sungai Petani (373 km), Alor Setar (370 km), Percut (257 km).

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.