# Things to see in Bandar Baru (Indonesia): 10 places and when to go

> Bandar Baru is a town in Indonesia, and this site lists 10 places in and around it, mainly Nature (8), Mountains (8), Museums and art (2). The best known are Bukit Calong, Cot Dibayu and Cot Murong. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: October to March. There are about 12 h 18 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/bandar-baru/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Indonesia · 5.2581, 96.0716
- **Places:** 10 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/naturaleza/) (8) · [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/montana/) (8) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/museos/) (2)
- **Best time:** April to September.
- **Also possible:** October to March.
- **Nearest airport:** CGK Jakarta, 1,730 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Bandar Baru

The places in and around Bandar Baru, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Bukit Calong](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/bukit-calong/): Mountain in Indonesia · 14 km
- [Cot Dibayu](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/cot-dibayu/): Hill in Indonesia · 2.4 km
- [Cot Murong](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/cot-murong/): Hill in Indonesia · 15 km
- [Cot Tureuengbinu](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/cot-tureuengbinu/): Hill in Indonesia · 1.9 km
- [Gle Kutaran](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/gle-kutaran/): Hill in Indonesia · 8.0 km
- [Gle Lueng Angin](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/gle-lueng-angin/): Hill in Indonesia · 6.5 km
- [Gle Mancang](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/gle-mancang/): Hill in Aceh, Indonesia · 7.0 km
- [Gle Puntong](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/gle-puntong/): Hill in Indonesia · 8.1 km
- [Pidie Jaya Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/museum-pidie-jaya/): The Pijay Museum, known as "Rumoh Aceh" is located in Pijay City Park, west side of the Regent's Office Complex, Gampong Manyang Lancok, Meureudu · 19 km
- [Pedir Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/pedir-museum/): Museum in Aceh · 2 m

## When to go to Bandar Baru

The best time to visit Bandar Baru is **April to September**; also possible: October to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 11 h 44 |
| February | Possible | 11 h 50 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 58 |
| April | Best time | 12 h 07 |
| May | Best time | 12 h 14 |
| June | Best time | 12 h 18 |
| July | Best time | 12 h 17 |
| August | Best time | 12 h 10 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 02 |
| October | Possible | 11 h 53 |
| November | Possible | 11 h 45 |
| December | Possible | 11 h 42 |

There are about 12 h 18 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. In April, 10 of the 10 places are at their best.

When to go to Indonesia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Bandar Baru

The nearest main airport is Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK, Jakarta), 1,730 km as the crow flies. How to get around Indonesia (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=5.2581%2C96.0716)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=5.2581%2C96.0716)

## Other towns nearby

- [Banda Aceh](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/banda-aceh/): 52 places · 89 km
- [Sabang](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/sabang/): 14 places · 110 km
- [Lhokseumawe](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/kota-lhokseumawe/): 15 places · 119 km
- [Langsa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/kota-langsa/): 21 places · 220 km
- [Medan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/medan/): 30 places · 341 km
- [Tarutung](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/kota-tarutung/): 8 places · 483 km

And all of Indonesia, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Bandar Baru?

The best known: [Bukit Calong](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/bukit-calong/), [Cot Dibayu](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/cot-dibayu/), [Cot Murong](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/cot-murong/), [Cot Tureuengbinu](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/cot-tureuengbinu/), [Gle Kutaran](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/gle-kutaran/). In all, 10 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Bandar Baru?

April to September; also possible: October to March. There are about 12 h 18 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.

### How do you get to Bandar Baru?

The nearest main airport is Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK), 1,730 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=5.2581%2C96.0716) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Bandar Baru as the destination and these 10 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).