How to find cheap flights to Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport (PKU)
Currently, £313 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport. Or you can reserve a return plane ticket to PKU for £560.
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To pick up cheap tickets to Pekanbaru, where Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport is located, book two months before you travel. That's the general recommendation for scoring the best deals.
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Best time to go to Pekanbaru
The cheapest month to get on a flight to Pekanbaru is typically July.
If you can be flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to PKU.
Head to Pekanbaru in July if you'd like to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to PKU, but also when tickets can be more expensive.
The quietest time of the year to go is February. Lock in your plane tickets to Pekanbaru then and take in the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.
Check the weather before you head off. May brings the warmest days in Pekanbaru, averaging between 23ºC and 32ºC.
Ranging from 22ºC to 31ºC, January is when temperatures are at their lowest.
July gives you the best chance of sunshine. With 15 days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Pekanbaru.
The wettest time of year is April. Take your trip then and you'll likely get around 26 days of rainfall.
Travelling to Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport (PKU): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport, these major airlines make getting to Pekanbaru a breeze:
If you want to travel with the carrier that has the best track record for punctuality, book your PKU plane ticket with Malaysia Airlines. Up to 82% of its flights to this airport arrive as scheduled.
The timezone at PKU is UTC+7.
Whether you're arriving late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfy hotels near Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport. Check in and relax at one of these after your flight to PKU:
Line up a car hire in PKU and discover corners of Pekanbaru that take a little more effort to reach. You can grab your wheels from TRAC Astra Rent A Car.
Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport has an on-time rating of 66%, which is based on how often departing flights arrive when they should. This can be useful to know if you're catching a tight connecting flight or have to be somewhere shortly after landing.
Getting to central Pekanbaru from Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport (PKU)
The distance from PKU to central Pekanbaru is about 6 kms (4 miles).
If you're catching a cab after your flight to PKU, it'll take around 15 minutes to reach the centre.
Public transport will get you there in roughly 40 minutes.
Pekanbaru has no shortage of places to rest your head. Here's a lineup of comfy hotels to consider for your visit:
Pekanbaru highlights
Step off your flight to Pekanbaru and make your way to these popular attractions:
Pekanbaru Great Mosque: Offering a great first impression of everything the city has to offer, this landmark is around 0.48 kms (0.30 miles) west of the centre.
Riyas Garden: Take some time out here while exploring Pekanbaru. You'll find this park roughly 3 kms (2 miles) north-east of the centre.
Cultural Park Riau Province: Need another good reason to visit Pekanbaru? This landmark brings in the crowds and is around 5 kms (3 miles) south of the city centre.
How to get to Balaipungut from Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport (PKU)
Heading straight for Balaipungut? From PKU, it'll take around 1 hour 45 minutes to drive there. The city is about 88 kms (55 miles) from the airport.
Travelling from Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport (PKU) to Bencahkelangan
Bencahkelangan is another city that you can easily get to from Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport. It's around 19 kms (12 miles) away.
Explore more of Indonesia
Indonesia has plenty more waiting for you. Keep going to Batam, located around 290 kms (180 miles) east of Pekanbaru. Marina Beach, HKBP Agape Ressort Barelang and Masjid Baiturahman are a few of its must-sees. Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH) is the city's most convenient major airport.
Padang is another standout destination in Indonesia and is roughly 193 kms (120 miles) south-west of Pekanbaru. Hit some of the best spots right away at Padang Beach, Padang beach and Pantai Nirwana. Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) handles most flights into this city.
Or set out for Dumai, about 137 kms (85 miles) north of Pekanbaru. Masjid Habiburrahman, Masjid Raya Baiturrahman and Masjid Baiturrahim are just a taste of what's waiting.