Cheap flights from Pekanbaru
Air travel in Pekanbaru is served by Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport, located just 5 kilometers from the city center. From here, travelers have access to many scheduled routes connecting the region with major transport hubs. The most popular destinations from the city remain flights to Jakarta (283 departures per week), Kuala Lumpur (72 flights), and Batam Island (56 flights).
In total, 12 airlines operate flights from Pekanbaru, providing flexibility in choosing flight times and costs. The largest carriers are Super Air Jet, Citilink, and Lion Airlines, which account for a significant portion of passenger traffic. Additional information about the city can be found in our travel guide, and to find the best route, destination cards with convenient interest filters are provided below.
Pekanbaru — Kuala Lumpur
Pekanbaru — Batam
Pekanbaru — Singapore
Pekanbaru — Jakarta
Pekanbaru — Medan
Pekanbaru — Yogyakarta
Pekanbaru — Surabaya
Flight insights from Pekanbaru
Data-driven trends for direct flights from Pekanbaru — how often airlines fly, where they go, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent destinations
The most frequent direct destinations from Pekanbaru are Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur and Batam. Jakarta leads with around 283 flights a week.
- Jakarta283 flights/week
- Kuala Lumpur72 flights/week
- Batam56 flights/week
- Medan20 flights/week
- Yogyakarta14 flights/week
Top countries
Most direct flights from Pekanbaru head to Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. Indonesia alone accounts for about 82% of all direct routes.
- Indonesiaavg $84
- Malaysiaavg $22
- Singaporeavg $46
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes from Pekanbaru range from Kuala Lumpur at $22 to Yogyakarta at $93 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
- Jakartafrom $63
- Kuala Lumpurfrom $22
- Batamfrom $40
- Medanfrom $63
- Yogyakartafrom $93
Cheapest destinations
The cheapest destinations from Pekanbaru right now are Kuala Lumpur from $22, Batam from $40 and Singapore from $46.
- Kuala Lumpurfrom $22
- Batamfrom $40
- Singaporefrom $46
- Jakartafrom $63
- Medanfrom $63
Longest direct flights
The longest direct flight from Pekanbaru is to Istanbul at about 11h 25m, followed by Tokyo (7h 37m) and Osaka (7h 9m).
- Istanbul11h 25m
- Tokyo7h 37m
- Osaka7h 9m
- Seoul6h 44m
- Delhi5h 41m
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TurkeyFrequently asked questions
- How many destinations are available from Pekanbaru?
- Currently, there are 9 main destinations available from the city, including Indonesia's largest metropolitan areas as well as popular international routes to neighboring countries. Most flights are centered around key Southeast Asian transport hubs.
- What are the most popular destinations from Pekanbaru?
- The highest demand is for flights to Jakarta (283 flights per week), Kuala Lumpur (72 flights), and Batam (56 flights). Routes to Medan and Singapore are also popular, with 14 to 20 weekly flights each.
- How many airlines fly from Pekanbaru?
- Regular air service from the city is provided by 12 airlines. The leaders in terms of flight frequency are Super Air Jet, Citilink, and Lion Airlines, which offer the most extensive route networks.
- Which airports serve Pekanbaru?
- The city's main aviation hub is Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport (PKU). It is conveniently located just 5 kilometers from central Pekanbaru, allowing for a quick trip to the terminal.
- How can I find cheap flights from Pekanbaru?
- To find the best deals, it is recommended to use the interest filters available on this page and look for flights from low-cost carriers. Booking tickets in advance for destinations like Jakarta or Kuala Lumpur typically allows for significant savings.