Reaching Bintan Exotica Resort is quite straightforward, especially for travelers coming from Singapore, Indonesia, or Malaysia.
Most visitors arrive in Bintan by ferry, followed by a private land transfer to the resort.
The easiest and most popular route is from Singapore directly to Bintan Resorts, but there are also alternative routes via Tanjung Pinang and Batam depending on ferry availability and your travel plan.
Getting to Bintan Exotica Resort from Singapore
Most Singapore travelers take a direct ferry from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal to Bandar Bentan Telani (BBT) Ferry Terminal in Lagoi, Bintan.
This is the fastest and most convenient option because the ferry arrives in the northern part of Bintan, closer to the Bintan Resort area.
Direct Ferry to Bintan Resorts (Most Recommended)
The direct Singapore to Bintan ferry is operated daily by Bintan Resort Ferries and takes around 70 minutes.
Ferry schedule from Singapore to Bintan is available daily with several departure options throughout the day.
The first ferry from Singapore usually departs at 08:10 AM, while the last ferry departure is at 05:00 PM.
Travelers should arrive at least 90 minutes before ferry departure for check-in and immigration process.
Before traveling from Singapore to Bintan, make sure to check the latest Bintan entry requirements
After arriving at Bandar Bentan Telani Ferry Terminal, travelers still need a land transfer to Bintan Exotica Resort.
The drive takes approximately 1 hour.
Booking a private transfer in advance is highly recommended, especially during weekends, Singapore public holidays, and school holiday periods.
Alternative Route via Tanjung Pinang
If direct ferries to Bintan Resorts are fully booked, travelers can travel to Bintan via Tanjung Pinang, the main city of Bintan located in the south of the island.
Ferries from Singapore to Tanjung Pinang are available from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal and are usually operated by Majestic Fast Ferry or Sindo Ferry.
The journey takes around 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours, depending on sea conditions.
Once arriving at Sri Bintan Pura Ferry Terminal, travelers can continue to Bintan Exotica Resort by land private transfer.
The land journey takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
This route is commonly used during peak travel seasons when direct ferries to Lagoi are sold out.
Some travelers also choose this route to explore Tanjung Pinang before heading to the resort area in northern Bintan.
Getting to Bintan Exotica Resort from Indonesia
Travelers from Indonesia can reach Bintan either by flight or via Batam by speedboat.
By Flight to Tanjung Pinang
The nearest airport is Raja Haji Fisabilillah Airport in Tanjung Pinang.
This route is suitable for travelers coming from Jakarta, Bali, Surabaya, Medan, or Pekanbaru. Some routes may require a transit in Jakarta.
From the airport, the journey to Bintan Exotica Resort takes approximately 60 minutes by car.
Via Batam by Speedboat
Another common route is traveling through Batam.
Travelers first head to Telaga Punggur Ferry Terminal in Batam, then continue by speedboat to Tanjung Uban in Bintan.
The speedboat ride usually takes around 15 minutes and operates daily.
After arriving in Tanjung Uban, travelers continue by land transfer to Bintan Exotica Resort. The drive takes approximately 1 hour.
This route is often chosen because Batam has frequent ferry connections from many Indonesian cities and Singapore.
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Getting to Bintan Exotica Resort from Malaysia
Travelers from Malaysia usually travel via Johor Bahru before continuing to Bintan.
Johor Bahru to Tanjung Pinang
Ferries depart from Situlang Laut Ferry Terminal (Berjaya Waterfront) in Johor Bahru and arrive at Sri Bintan Pura Ferry Terminal in Tanjung Pinang.
The ferry journey takes around 2 hours 10–15 minutes and is typically operated by Citra Indomas.
Daily departures are limited, and schedules are not always available every day, so checking ferry availability in advance is important.
Here is the link to check ferry schedule
https://www.easybook.com/id-id/ferry/booking/johor-to-tanjongpinang
From Tanjung Pinang, travelers continue by private transfer to Bintan Exotica Resort. The land transfer takes approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
Alternative Route via Batam
If direct Johor Bahru to Bintan ferries are unavailable, travelers can also enter via Batam.
From Batam Centre Ferry Terminal, travelers continue to Telaga Punggur Ferry Terminal before taking a speedboat to Tanjung Uban in Bintan.
The speedboat ride takes approximately 15 minutes, followed by around 60 minutes by car to reach Bintan Exotica Resort.
Many travelers prefer this route because ferry connections between Johor Bahru, Singapore, Batam, and Bintan are generally more flexible and frequent.
Written by Sigit Supriadi, a Bintan-based travel specialist with experience assisting travelers from Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia to Bintan.
He shares practical travel tips and local insights based on real experience to help travelers better understand routes, transport options, and how to plan their journey to Bintan.
Explore our services at Bintan Travel Guide (BTG).
Written by Sigit Supriadi, a Bintan-based travel specialist with experience assisting travelers from Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia to Bintan.
He shares practical travel tips and local insights based on real experience to help travelers better understand routes, transport options, and how to plan their journey to Bintan.
Explore our services at Bintan Travel Guide (BTG).
