Subulussalam: how to get there and around
Airports, stations, ports, where the hotels are and what the numbers say, from public data rather than a brochure.
Subulussalam is a city of 105,553 people in Indonesia (Aceh), 29 m (95 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Alas Leuser Airport (LSR), 81 km (50 mi) from the centre.
Key facts
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Daylight in Subulussalam runs from about 12 h a day in late December to 12 h 19 min in late June (computed for 2.66° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.
Getting there
Subulussalam is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Alas Leuser Airport (LSR), 81 km (50 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,358 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Flights to Subulussalam: every airport, routes and times
Buses to Subulussalam · Driving and car hire
Nearby cities, and how to get between them
- Medan, 134 km — buses · car rental · tours
- Percut, 153 km — buses · car rental · tours
- Binjai, 124 km — buses · car rental · tours
- Pematangsiantar, 136 km — buses · car rental · tours
- Kapar, 392 km (Malaysia)
- Padangsidempuan, 210 km — buses · car rental · tours
- Klang, 398 km (Malaysia)
- Teluk Intan, 380 km (Malaysia)
- Taiping, 399 km (Malaysia)
- Lhokseumawe, 292 km — buses · car rental · tours
Common questions
Which airport serves Subulussalam?
Alas Leuser Airport (LSR), 81 km (50 mi) from the centre.
How big is Subulussalam?
About 105,553 people live in Subulussalam (GeoNames).
What time zone is Subulussalam in?
Asia/Jakarta, currently UTC+7.
What currency is used in Subulussalam?
The Rupiah (IDR). Traffic drives on the left.
Which cities are near Subulussalam?
Medan (134 km), Percut (153 km), Binjai (124 km), Pematangsiantar (136 km), Kapar (392 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.