Belawan Sumatra, Indonesia

Cruise Port

Belawan Sumatra

Port in North Sumatra, Indonesia.

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Overview

Belawan Sumatra is a cruise port in Indonesia. It lies on the coast at approximately 3.783, 98.691.

About Belawan Sumatra

The Port of Belawan is a harbor in Medan, North Sumatra. Located on the northeast coast of Sumatra, Belawan is Indonesia’s busiest seaport outside of Java. It includes Medan Belawan District, the most northerly of the city of Medan’s 21 administrative districts (kecamatan), which covers an area of 33.27 km2; at the 2010 Census the district had a population of 95,506, which in the 2020 Census reached 108,987; the official estimate as at mid 2023 was 110,978 - comprising 56,718 males and 54,260 females.

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Belawan Sumatra — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Belawan Sumatra

COLLECTIE TROPENMUSEUM Chinese koelies uit Shantou verlaten het schip 's Jacob in de haven van Belawan Sumatra om in de tabakcultuur te gaan werken TMnr 10001445
COLLECTIE TROPENMUSEUM Chinese koelies uit Shantou verlaten het schip 's Jacob in de haven van Belawan Sumatra om in de tabakcultuur te gaan werken TMnr 10001445
Gedung Kantor Pelindo I di belawan
Gedung Kantor Pelindo I di belawan

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 31°C in May and coolest around 28°C in Jan (average daytime highs).

Jan
28°
23°
Feb
29°
24°
Mar
30°
24°
Apr
30°
24°
May
31°
25°
Jun
30°
24°
Jul
31°
25°
Aug
30°
24°
Sep
30°
24°
Oct
30°
24°
Nov
29°
24°
Dec
28°
23°

Average daily high / low in °C. Source: Open-Meteo.

Where to stay

Staying near Belawan Sumatra the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Belawan Sumatra, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →