How to travel from Bengkulu to Tarakan, Indonesia

The distance between Bengkulu and Tarakan is around 2,160km (1,342 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 5m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Bengkulu to Tarakan by taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out TarakanBengkulu if you're planning a return trip.

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Taxi and Plane

Take a taxi to Silampari (LLJ) then fly from Silampari (LLJ) to Tarakan (TRK).

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Flight time3h 50m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 3,999,115($265)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Fly

Fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Tarakan (TRK).

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time3h 50m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 3,414,975($230)
Operated by

Lion Mentari Airlines

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bengkulu and Tarakan

There are several options for getting from Bengkulu to Tarakan by taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around IDR 3,414,975 ($230) and will take around 4h 5m.

The distance between Bengkulu and Tarakan is around 2,160km (1,342 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,840km (1,143 miles)

It takes around 6h 5m to get from Bengkulu and Tarakan by taxi and plane.

The quickest way to get from Bengkulu to Tarakan is to fly which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx IDR 3,414,975 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Bengkulu and Tarakan is to fly which will typically cost around IDR 3,414,975 ($230) for a standard one-way ticket.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bengkulu and Tarakan. Flights depart from Bengkulu (BKS) and arrive at Tarakan (TRK) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 3h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Bengkulu to Tarakan. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 4h 5m (not including layover time).

The flight from Bengkulu to Tarakan typically takes around 3h 50m. Flights depart from Bengkulu (BKS) and and arrive into Tarakan (TRK).

The closest major airport to Tarakan is Juwata International Airport (TRK) (TRK) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Tarakan. Kalimarau Airport (BEJ) (BEJ) and Samarinda International Airport (AAP) (AAP) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bengkulu to Tarakan is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 5m and will usually cost around IDR 3,999,115 ($265).

How do I get from Bengkulu to Tarakan

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Transport options from Bengkulu to Tarakan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane
6h 5m
IDR 3,999,115($265)
on demand2,254km (1,401 miles)
Fly
4h 5m
IDR 3,414,975($230)
on demand2,160km (1,342 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Tarakan

The following major airports near Tarakan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.

TRK
Juwata International Airport (TRK)
International Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from Tarakan
BEJ
Kalimarau Airport (BEJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
133km (83 miles) from Tarakan
AAP
Samarinda International Airport (AAP)
International Airport
Distance
415km (258 miles) from Tarakan