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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight to Padang Airport? If you want to travel to Padang Airport next month, return fares start from £528. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

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Airports near Padang

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Frequently asked questions

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Padang. But we found flights with one or more stops from £469.
The cheapest month to fly to Padang is usually March.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Padang but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between United Kingdom and Padang Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
The best price we found for a return flight to Padang is £469. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Padang Airport is Thursday, 5 March 2026.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Padang is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Padang.

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How to find cheap flights to Minangkabau International Airport (PDG)

  • The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Minangkabau International Airport is £252. A round-trip plane ticket to PDG right now is £469.

  • Book at the right time with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a notification on the app if the price of tickets to PDG changes.

  • Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to secure the best price on tickets to Padang, where Minangkabau International Airport is located, if you book in advance. Airlines usually offer some amazing early bird rates.

  • Check the 'Add nearby airports' option and expand your search for cheap flights to Padang. This will show you all the airports around your departure and destination points.

  • If you're not in a rush to get to Padang, think about taking a scenic route. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Minangkabau International Airport by booking a flight with a stop or two.

Best time to go to Padang

  • May is usually the cheapest month to catch a flight to Padang.

  • To find the month with the cheapest flights to PDG, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.

  • Travel to Padang in July if you want to go when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to PDG, but also when fares can be more expensive.

  • February is the quietest period of the year to travel if you prefer a slower pace. You'll typically find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Padang then.

  • The weather can make or break your holiday, so consider the kind of conditions you want to travel in. Padang is warmest in May, averaging between 22ºC and 29ºC.

  • Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from 20ºC to 28ºC.

  • Want to leave the umbrella at home? February is the driest month in Padang, averaging 17 days of rain.

  • November brings the wettest weather. You can expect around 23 days of rainfall if you're visiting then.

Travelling to Minangkabau International Airport (PDG): What you need to know

  • Fly to Padang in one go. These are some of the leading airlines offering direct flights to Minangkabau International Airport:

  • Consider booking your PDG plane ticket with Garuda Indonesia. It's the top performer for punctuality, with up to 74% of flights into this airport touching down on time.

  • The timezone at PDG is UTC+7.

  • Whether you're coming in late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near Minangkabau International Airport. Check in and relax at one of these after your flight to PDG:

  • Get your adventure underway sooner by booking a car hire in PDG. Grab some wheels from TRAC Astra Rent A Car to experience corners of Padang that tend to fly under the radar.

  • Flights departing from Minangkabau International Airport reach their destination as scheduled 62% of the time. This measure reflects the airport's reliability when it comes to punctuality.

  • Minangkabau International Airport is located in Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia.

Getting to central Padang from Minangkabau International Airport (PDG)

  • The distance from PDG to central Padang is about 23 kms (14 miles).

  • Once you've landed from your flight to PDG, the drive to the centre takes around 40 minutes.

  • The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • Padang has a stay for every vibe and budget. Here's a lineup of comfy hotels to help get you started:

Padang highlights

  • Put these leading sights at the top of your to-do list after hopping off your flight to Padang:

    • Padang Beach: Offering a memorable introduction to everything the city has to offer, this landmark is around 3 kms (2 miles) north of the centre.

    • Fara garden: Take a moment to sit and rest here while exploring Padang. This park is roughly 11 kms (7 miles) north of the centre.

    • Pantai Nirwana: Need another good reason to visit Padang? This landmark attracts travellers from all over and is about 8 kms (5 miles) south-east of the city centre.

How to get to Payakumbuh from Minangkabau International Airport (PDG)

  • On your way to the nearby city of Payakumbuh? It's about 113 kms (70 miles) from PDG. Allow around 2 hours 30 minutes to get there by cab or ride-share.

Travelling from Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) to Bukittinggi

  • Bukittinggi is around 56 kms (35 miles) from Minangkabau International Airport if your trip takes you in that direction.

  • It takes 1 hour 45 minutes or so to drive to Bukittinggi.

Explore more of Indonesia

  • Indonesia has plenty more surprises in store. Carry on to Pekanbaru, located around 193 kms (120 miles) north-east of Padang. Pekanbaru Great Mosque, Pasar Wisata Kuliner and Cultural Park Riau Province have to be on your to-do list. Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport (PKU) is the city's nearest major airport.

  • Payakumbuh is another top destination in Indonesia and is roughly 72 kms (45 miles) north-east of Padang. Set your sights on top attractions like Rumah Godang Sungai Baringin, Taman Nagari Piobang and Camping Ground K-Lalang.

  • About 257 kms (160 miles) north-west of Padang, Padangsidempuan is worth a detour. Some of the best reasons to visit include Masjid Baiturrahman, Masjid raya syeikh islam maulana and PADANG SIDEMPUAN.

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