How to travel from Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) to Palembang, Indonesia

The distance between Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) and Palembang is around 278km (173 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 3h 60m.

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We've found 2 different ways to get from Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) to Palembang by taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out PalembangSultan Thaha Airport (DJB) if you're planning a return trip.

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Palembang.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,497,795($100)
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Drive

Drive to Palembang.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Distance278km (173 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) and Palembang

There are several options for getting from Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) to Palembang by taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi which costs around IDR 1,497,795 ($100) and will take around 3h 60m.

The distance between Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) and Palembang is around 278km (173 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 195km (121 miles)

It takes around 3h 60m to get from Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) and Palembang by taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) to Palembang is to take a taxi which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx IDR 1,497,795 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) and Palembang, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi which will typically cost around IDR 1,497,795 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) and Palembang. We recommend that you take a taxi to Palembang. instead which will take 3h 60m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) and Palembang. We recommend that you take a taxi to Palembang. instead which will take 3h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Palembang from Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) is to take a taxi which will take 3h 60m and cost around IDR 1,497,795 ($100).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) to Palembang. We recommend that you take a taxi to Palembang. instead which will take 3h 60m.

The closest major airport to Palembang is Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM) (PLM) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Palembang. Depati Amir Airport (PGK) (PGK) and Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) (DJB) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) and Palembang. The distance is around 278km (173 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) to Palembang is to take a taxi which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around IDR 1,497,795 ($100).

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Transport options from Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) to Palembang
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi
3h 60m
IDR 1,497,795($100)
on demand278km (173 miles)
Drive
3h 60m
IDR 239,645($16)
on demand278km (173 miles)

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Airports near Palembang

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

PLM
Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Palembang
PGK
Depati Amir Airport (PGK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
179km (111 miles) from Palembang
DJB
Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
195km (121 miles) from Palembang