How to travel from Padang to Samarinda, Indonesia

The distance between Padang and Samarinda is around 2,315km (1,438 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 5m.

2 routes found

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

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

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Fly

Fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to APT Pranoto (AAP).

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Flight time4hrs
  • Typical cost
    IDR 3,489,865($235)
Operated by

Batik Air

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Plane and Taxi

Fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN) then take a taxi to Samarinda.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Flight time4hrs
  • Typical cost
    IDR 3,924,225($260)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Padang and Samarinda

There are several options for getting from Padang to Samarinda by plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around IDR 3,489,865 ($235) and will take around 5h 5m.

The distance between Padang and Samarinda is around 2,315km (1,438 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,866km (1,159 miles)

It takes around 5h 5m to get from Padang and Samarinda by plane.

The quickest way to get from Padang to Samarinda is to fly which takes around 5h 5m and will set you back approx IDR 3,489,865 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Padang and Samarinda is to fly which will typically cost around IDR 3,489,865 ($235) for a standard one-way ticket.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Padang and Samarinda. Flights depart from Minangkabau (PDG) and arrive at APT Pranoto (AAP) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 4hrs.

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

The flight from Padang to Samarinda typically takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from Minangkabau (PDG) and and arrive into APT Pranoto (AAP).

The closest major airport to Samarinda is Samarinda International Airport (AAP) (AAP) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Samarinda. 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 Samarinda is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around IDR 3,489,865 ($235).

How do I get from Padang to Samarinda

Compare travel optionsbetween Padang and Samarinda

Transport options from Padang to Samarinda
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
5h 5m
IDR 3,489,865($235)
hourly2,315km (1,438 miles)
Plane and Taxi
6h 15m
IDR 3,924,225($260)
hourly2,326km (1,445 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Padang and Samarinda

Airlines

Airports near Samarinda

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

AAP
Samarinda International Airport (AAP)
International Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Samarinda
BPN
Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport (BPN)
International Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Samarinda
BEJ
Kalimarau Airport (BEJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
297km (185 miles) from Samarinda