Flight to Tanjungpinang, Bintan Island
There is no direct flight to Bintan Island. Travelers must transit through Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta Airport first, then continue to Tanjungpinang, the main city of Bintan Island.
Where Is Bintan's Airport Located?
Bintan Island only has a domestic airport, and it is located in Tanjungpinang. The airport’s name is Raja Haji Fisabilillah Airport, with the IATA code TNJ.
Tanjungpinang is the main city of Bintan Island. From Tanjungpinang, Bintan Resort Hotels area is about 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes away by land transfer.
Which Airlines Fly to Tanjungpinang?
Two airlines currently serve the route to Tanjungpinang: Batik Air and Citilink.
- Batik Air – flies to Raja Haji Fisabilillah Airport, Tanjungpinang
- Citilink – flies to Raja Haji Fisabilillah Airport, Tanjungpinang
How to Fly to Tanjungpinang From Major Indonesian Cities
Travelers from cities such as Bali, Surabaya, and Pekanbaru cannot fly directly to Tanjungpinang. A transit stop is required first, followed by a connecting flight to Raja Haji Fisabilillah Airport.
Flight schedules and ticket prices change regularly. Use the search form below to check current availability and pricing for flights to Tanjungpinang.
How International Travelers Can Reach Bintan
International travelers coming from outside Indonesia are advised to reach Bintan through Singapore. Read about how to get to Bintan from Singapore
Alternative Route: Flying to Batam Instead
Travelers who cannot find a suitable flight schedule to Tanjungpinang can fly to Batam instead. Batam’s airport is called Hang Nadim Airport, with the IATA code BTH.
Check flight schedules and ticket prices for Batam using the search form below.
Getting From Hang Nadim Airport to Bintan
After landing at Hang Nadim Airport, travelers can take an airport taxi to Telaga Punggur, Batam. From Telaga Punggur, two options connect to Bintan:
- Speedboat – travel time of 15 to 20 minutes
- Ferry – travel time of about 60 minutes to Tanjungpinang
Travelers are advised not to land at Hang Nadim Airport after 16:00. Ferry and speedboat schedules from Telaga Punggur are limited later in the day.
Read about : Getting to Bintan from Batam