How to travel from Padang to Bontang, Indonesia
The distance between Padang and Bontang is around 2,385km (1,482 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 5h 55m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Padang to Bontang by plane, taxi and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bontang → Padang if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Taxi
Fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to APT Pranoto (AAP) then take a taxi to Bontang.
- Duration5h 55m
- Flight time4hrs
- Typical costIDR 3,924,225($260)
Multiple operators
Fly to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN), Taxi
Fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN) then take a taxi to Bontang.
- Duration7h 35m
- Flight time4hrs
- Typical costIDR 4,673,120($310)
Multiple operators
Bus, Plane and Taxi
Take the bus to Pekanbaru then fly from Sultan Syarif Kasim II (PKU) to APT Pranoto (AAP) then take a taxi to Bontang.
- Duration12h 15m
- Flight time3h 55m
- Typical costIDR 4,059,025($270)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Padang and Bontang
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Padang to Bontang by plane, taxi and bus. The cheapest option is to fly and then take a taxi which costs around IDR 3,924,225 ($260) and will take around 5h 55m.
The distance between Padang and Bontang is around 2,385km (1,482 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,906km (1,184 miles)
It takes around 5h 55m to get from Padang and Bontang by plane and taxi.
The quickest way to get from Padang to Bontang is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx IDR 3,924,225 ($260).
The cheapest way to travel between Padang and Bontang is to fly and then take a taxi which will typically cost around IDR 3,924,225 ($260) for a standard one-way ticket.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Padang to Bontang. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to APT Pranoto (AAP) then take a taxi to Bontang. instead which will take 5h 55m.
The closest major airport to Bontang is Samarinda International Airport (AAP) (AAP) which is approximately 60km (38 miles) from Bontang. Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport (BPN) (BPN) and Kalimarau Airport (BEJ) (BEJ) 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 Padang to Bontang is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around IDR 3,924,225 ($260).
Compare travel optionsbetween Padang and Bontang
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Taxi | 5h 55m | IDR 3,924,225($260) | hourly | 2,385km (1,482 miles) |
Fly to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN), Taxi | 7h 35m | IDR 4,673,120($310) | hourly | 2,438km (1,515 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Taxi | 12h 15m | IDR 4,059,025($270) | every 20 mins | 2,697km (1,676 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Padang and Bontang
Airlines
Batik Air
Lion Mentari Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Garuda Indonesia
Super Air Jet
Bus companies
Annanta Travel
Airports near Bontang
The following major airports near Bontang offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Samarinda International Airport (AAP)
- Distance
- 60km (38 miles) from Bontang
Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport (BPN)
- Distance
- 166km (103 miles) from Bontang
Kalimarau Airport (BEJ)
- Distance
- 226km (140 miles) from Bontang