Pekanbaru Airport, officially Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport (PKU), is the airport for Pekanbaru, the capital of Riau province on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. It lies in Marpoyan Damai, within Pekanbaru City, and was once known as Simpang Tiga Airport after the area where it stands. Its passenger terminal handles both domestic and international flights, and the airport is run by InJourney Airports.

For Malaysian travellers, Pekanbaru is the gateway to Riau, with routes that include Kuala Lumpur as well as domestic routes across Indonesia.

Terminal and airlines at Sultan Syarif Kasim II Airport

Pekanbaru Airport passenger terminal

Domestic and international flights use the same passenger terminal, with check-in counters on the first floor. These airlines are listed at the terminal:

• AirAsia
• Batik Air
• Citilink
• Garuda Indonesia
• Lion Air
• Scoot
• Wings Air

AirAsia and Scoot fly the international routes, while Batik Air, Citilink, Lion Air and Wings Air fly domestic routes. Garuda Indonesia is listed for both.

Other airlines at Pekanbaru Airport

Pelita Air, Super Air Jet, Malaysia Airlines and Susi Air also fly from Pekanbaru. Whichever airline you choose, check your e-ticket for the details of your flight and confirm the operating airline on a codeshare booking.

Getting to and from Pekanbaru Airport

The airport is inside Pekanbaru City, so the trip into town is a short road journey. Journey times depend on traffic. Fares are shown at the counter or on board.

Airport taxi

Official airport taxis wait in the arrivals area and go anywhere in Pekanbaru. Some city taxi companies only drop passengers off at the airport, so use the airport taxi when you land.

Trans Metro Pekanbaru bus

The Trans Metro Pekanbaru city bus runs from arrivals to the city centre. It is a simple option if you are travelling light.

DAMRI bus to Bangkinang

DAMRI buses run from arrivals to Bangkinang, for travellers heading out of the city.

Parking

The airport car park takes short visits and overnight stays. Charges are shown at the car park.

Facilities at Sultan Syarif Kasim II Airport

The terminal is spread over a ground floor, a first floor and a second floor. Here is what you will find, starting with what travellers ask about most.

Lounges

There are three lounges: the Blue Sky Premier Lounge on the ground floor, the Garuda Indonesia Lounge on the first floor and the Platinum Executive Lounge on the second floor. Entry depends on your ticket, a membership or a paid pass.

Terminal layout

Check-in counters are on the first floor. Most banking machines, a left-luggage service and many of the shops are on the ground floor, with more outlets on the upper floors.

Food and drink

Restaurants, cafes and bakeries are on the ground floor and the second floor.

Souvenirs

Souvenir and gift shops on the ground floor and the second floor are the place to pick up gifts for the trip home.

Luggage storage

A left-luggage service on the ground floor can hold your bags if you want to explore the city between flights.

Prayer rooms

Musholla prayer rooms are on the ground floor and in both the domestic and the international waiting rooms.

Wi-Fi, charging and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi covers the whole terminal, and free charging points are on every floor. ATMs from several banks are mostly on the ground floor, with more on the first and second floors.

Families and accessibility

Nursery rooms are on the ground and first floors, and there is a kids zone in the domestic waiting room and a family toilet in the domestic arrival hall. Accessible toilets and lifts are also available.

Tips for departing and arriving at Pekanbaru Airport

Follow your airline's advice on how early to arrive, and head to the first floor for check-in. Leave extra time at busy holiday periods.

Flying in from Malaysia or Singapore, you go through Indonesian immigration and customs on arrival. Check the current entry requirements for your passport before you travel. For updates on the day, use the Traveloka flight status page.

Flights and flight schedule from Pekanbaru Airport

The fare cards on this page show fares from Pekanbaru to popular destinations. Lower on the page, a Sultan Syarif Kasim II Airport flight schedule shows the next few days of flights, date by date, with each airline and its planned times. It shows a selection, so use it to compare options and then search your own dates.

Set a Price Alert if you would rather wait for a better fare. Once you book, your e-ticket is sent by email and saved in the Traveloka app. Popular routes from Pekanbaru include:

• Pekanbaru to Kuala Lumpur flights
• Pekanbaru to Singapore flights
• Pekanbaru to Jakarta flights
• Pekanbaru to Medan flights
• Pekanbaru to Batam flights
• Pekanbaru to Yogyakarta flights
• Pekanbaru to Surabaya flights
• Pekanbaru to Padang flights

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