Batam Pekanbaru Flight

Flights from Batam to Pekanbaru

Pekanbaru's Sultan Syarif Kasim II Airport (PKU) is Batam's closest major Sumatran destination by air, with around 4 daily flights operated by three carriers: Lion Air, Citilink, and Super Air Jet. Block time is approximately 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes. This is the shortest and cheapest domestic air link from Hang Nadim.

Pekanbaru is the capital of Riau province and a major business and industrial city in Sumatra. For business travellers connecting to Batam's industrial zone, or for Indonesian domestic travellers routing through Batam on the way to the Riau Islands, this short hop is a practical and frequently served connection. Fares start from around IDR 350,000 (~SGD 25) at promotional rates.

Getting to Hang Nadim Airport

Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH) sits in the Nongsa district in northeast Batam. From Batam Centre ferry terminal, allow 25–45 minutes by Grab (approx. SGD 6–11). From Nongsapura (Nongsa terminal), the airport is only 10–20 minutes by Grab (approx. SGD 3–6).

Arrive at least 1.5–2 hours before departure for domestic check-in.

Ferry-to-Flight Transfer from Singapore

Allow at least 3.5 hours from your ferry departure in Singapore to your flight departure at BTH on a normal weekday. Budget 4.5–5 hours during public holidays or peak traffic. There is no interline baggage between the ferry and the airline — collect all bags at the Batam ferry terminal and recheck at the airport.