How to travel from Bontang to Padang, Indonesia
The distance between Bontang and Padang is around 2,382km (1,480 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 5h 40m.
2 routes found
We've found 2 different ways to get from Bontang to Padang by taxi, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Padang → Bontang if you're planning a return trip.
Taxi and Plane
Take a taxi to APT Pranoto (AAP) then fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Minangkabau (PDG).
- Duration5h 40m
- Flight time3h 55m
- Typical costIDR 4,074,005($270)
Multiple operators
Taxi, Bus and Plane
Take a taxi to Samarinda then take the bus to Balikpapan Airport then fly from Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN) to Minangkabau (PDG).
- Duration8h 55m
- Flight time3h 50m
- Typical costIDR 5,676,645($380)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bontang and Padang
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bontang to Padang by taxi, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take a taxi and then fly which costs around IDR 4,074,005 ($270) and will take around 5h 40m.
The distance between Bontang and Padang is around 2,382km (1,480 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,906km (1,184 miles)
It takes around 5h 40m to get from Bontang and Padang by taxi and plane.
The quickest way to get from Bontang to Padang is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx IDR 4,074,005 ($270).
The cheapest way to travel between Bontang and Padang is to take a taxi and then fly which will typically cost around IDR 4,074,005 ($270) for a standard one-way ticket.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bontang to Padang. We recommend that you take a taxi to APT Pranoto (AAP) then fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Minangkabau (PDG). instead which will take 5h 40m.
The closest major airport to Padang is Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) (PDG) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Padang. Sultan Syarif Kasim II Airport (PKU) (PKU) and Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport (FLZ) (FLZ) 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 Bontang to Padang is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around IDR 4,074,005 ($270).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bontang and Padang
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi and Plane | 5h 40m | IDR 4,074,005($270) | hourly | 2,382km (1,480 miles) |
Taxi, Bus and Plane | 8h 55m | IDR 5,676,645($380) | twice daily | 2,443km (1,518 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bontang and Padang
Airlines
Batik Air
Citilink Indonesia
Garuda Indonesia
Lion Mentari Airlines
Bus companies
Cendana Mitra Perkasa
Airports near Padang
The following major airports near Padang offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Minangkabau International Airport (PDG)
- Distance
- 18km (11 miles) from Padang
Sultan Syarif Kasim II Airport (PKU)
- Distance
- 196km (122 miles) from Padang
Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport (FLZ)
- Distance
- 321km (199 miles) from Padang