North Sumatra, Indonesia · Asia
Belawan sits on the route: 25 minutes from Labuhan Deli.
Belawan is a city located in North Sumatra, Indonesia. With a population of 102,707, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Belawan sits in Indonesia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Jakarta time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Belawan to your route.
The Port of Belawan (Chinese: 勿老灣; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: mài lau ôan) 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),Read more
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.
There are weekly passenger ships operated by Pelni from Medan to Tanjung Balai Karimun, Batam, Riau Islands and Tanjung Priok, Jakarta.
A regular ferry service connects Belawan to across the Strait of Malacca to Penang, Malaysia; at times there was a ferry that also ran from Belawan to Phuket, Thailand and to Langkawi, Malaysia.
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Belawan.
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Belawan.
Belawan offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.
Plan your road trip to Belawan with Plan Your Road Trips! Add Belawan as a destination, and we'll help you find the best route and discover more amazing places along the way.
Belawan is located in North Sumatra, Indonesia, Asia. The coordinates are 3.7755 latitude, 98.6832 longitude.
Belawan has a population of approximately 102,707 people, making it a city in Indonesia.
Add to your itinerary
Start planning your road trip with Belawan as a destination. Create a custom route and discover more amazing places along the way.
Start Road TripDiscover destinations like Tinder
Swipe through stunning destinations near Belawan. Save your favourites and add them to your trip.
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
Other places to explore near Belawan.
Create your perfect itinerary with our calendar-based planner. Add stops, discover attractions along the way, and share your trip with friends.
Start Planning