Banda Islands

Location of the Banda Islands in the center of the Maluku Islands

Map of the Banda Islands

The active volcano Banda Api in the Banda Islands

The main island, Banda Neira (centre) viewed from the peak of Gunung Api volcano. In the background is Lontar Island (Banda Besar).

Fort Nassau in 1646

Fort Belgica in 1824

Colonial soldiers standing guard next to the statue of King Willem III of the Netherlands, representing Dutch dominance on Banda.

Banda Neira in 1724

View of the Island of Banda-Neira captured by the British on 9 August 1810

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Kepulauan Banda

What is the best time to visit Banda Islands?

During peak months of July through December, due to heavy flight bookings, the ferries seem to be a better option. The fast ferry (Express Bahari 2B) runs twice a week, from the Tulehu harbour in Ambon while the slow ferry, called the Pelni, runs two weeks once mostly on Saturdays. It is always advisable to check the schedules of these ferrie before you plan to avail their services.

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Monthly Weather in Banda Islands

Month	High/Low (°C)	Rain
January	30°/ 28°	17 days
February	30°/ 27°	23 days
March	30°/ 27°	19 days
April	30°/ 27°	23 days
May	29°/ 26°	27 days
June	28°/ 25°	20 days
July	27°/ 24°	5 days
August	26°/ 24°	2 days
September	27°/ 24°	4 days
October	28°/ 26°	13 days
November	30°/ 27°	1 days
December	31°/ 28°	20 days