Cheap flights to Pekanbaru
8 cities have regular scheduled flights to Pekanbaru (PKU). 12 airlines fly to the city, from major international carriers to budget low-cost options. Most flights depart from Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Batam, Medan, Yogyakarta. Compare fares, choose the best option and book your tickets online at the best price. Enter your departure city above to find flights and check prices.
Kuala Lumpur — Pekanbaru
Batam — Pekanbaru
Medan — Kuala Lumpur
Jakarta — Pekanbaru
Yogyakarta — Batam
Singapore — Kuala Lumpur
Surabaya — Kuala Lumpur
Popular departure cities to Pekanbaru
Flight insights to Pekanbaru
Data-driven trends for direct flights to Pekanbaru — how often airlines fly, where passengers come from, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent departure cities
The most frequent direct routes to Pekanbaru come from Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur and Batam. Jakarta leads with around 276 flights a week.
- Jakarta276 flights/week
- Kuala Lumpur75 flights/week
- Batam55 flights/week
- Medan23 flights/week
- Yogyakarta14 flights/week
Top departure countries
Most direct flights to Pekanbaru depart from Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. Indonesia alone accounts for about 81% of all direct routes.
- Indonesiaavg $81
- Malaysiaavg $42
- Singaporeavg $114
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes to Pekanbaru range from Kuala Lumpur at $42 to Yogyakarta at $110 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
- Jakartafrom $69
- Kuala Lumpurfrom $42
- Batamfrom $49
- Medanfrom $63
- Yogyakartafrom $110
Cheapest departure cities
The cheapest places to fly to Pekanbaru from right now are Kuala Lumpur from $42, Batam from $49 and Medan from $63.
- Kuala Lumpurfrom $42
- Batamfrom $49
- Medanfrom $63
- Jakartafrom $69
- Yogyakartafrom $110
Longest direct flights
The longest direct flight to Pekanbaru is from Surabaya at about 2h 27m, followed by Yogyakarta (2h 14m) and Jakarta (1h 43m).
- Surabaya2h 27m
- Yogyakarta2h 14m
- Jakarta1h 43m
- Medan1h 5m
- Gunungsitoli1h 3m
Frequently asked questions
- Which cities have flights to Pekanbaru?
- There are 8+ cities with regular flights to Pekanbaru, from major international hubs to nearby regional airports. Pick your departure city to compare fares and book.
- Where do most flights to Pekanbaru depart from?
- Most travelers fly to Pekanbaru from Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Batam, Medan, Yogyakarta. These routes have the highest flight frequency and passenger traffic, so fares are usually competitive.
- How many airlines fly to Pekanbaru?
- 12 airlines operate flights to Pekanbaru, ranging from major international carriers to budget low-cost airlines. Competition helps keep fares affordable.
- When is the best time to book flights to Pekanbaru?
- For short-haul routes, booking 4–8 weeks ahead usually gives the best prices. For long-haul flights, aim for 2–3 months ahead. Prices also drop in off-peak seasons and for midweek departures.
- How to find cheap flights to Pekanbaru?
- Compare offers from multiple airlines, use flexible dates and set up price alerts. Our platform lets you track price trends and choose the best time to buy your tickets.