Banjarmasin is the capital of South Kalimantan Province and is famous as a city of a thousand rivers for locals. Due to that, many areas are used as holiday locations where tourists can visit interesting places such as historical places, waterfalls, cultural places, beautiful beaches, and various other cool places that pamper the eye. Banjarmasin can be reached easily and quickly via Surabaya either by sea or air. It takes around 6 hours 55 minutes of flying time to travel from Singapore to Banjarmasin. This will differ based on the airlines and routes taken as well. Considering Traveloka offers various airline options such as Singapore Airline, Scoot, Air Asia, and more, you have plenty to choose from. Among the best accommodations in Banjarmasin including Swiss-Belhotel Borneo Banjarmasin, favehotel Ahmad Yani Banjarmasin, Best Western Kindai Hotel. During your stay, you could also visit some of the best attractions there are in Banjarmasin such as Waterboom Modern Charm, Lok Baintan Fort, and Pelaihari Labyrinth Park.

When is the best time to fly from Singapore to Banjarmasin?

Banjarmasin is generally warm throughout the year, but there is a certain period of the year that is good enough to do both outdoor and/or indoor activities. The usual period where Banjarmasin is open for visiting is from mid-June to early October. This will be the optimum period to go on a holiday here in Banjarmasin. The temperature will usually varied from 23°C to 33°C and is rarely below 22°C or above 35°C. Maybe to get the best time where you are not at the peak of the holiday season in Banjarmasin, you can plan a travel to Banjarmasin close to the end of May or mid-September, just before the holiday peak starts.

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What are the main airports available in Banjarmasin

Syamsudin Noor International Airport (BDJ) 

Syamsudin Noor International Airport is the main airport operating in Banjarmasin. It is 29 km away from Banjarmasin The trip via car or any public land transportation will take around 51 minutes from the airport to the main city. The traveling time will only differ depending on the traffic condition at the time of the travel. Some of the airport facilities you can find at the Syamsudin Noor International Airport include ATMs, Money Changer, Arrival Hall, and Cafe.

Places to stay in Banjarmasin

Swiss-Belhotel Borneo Banjarmasin - Swiss-Belhotel Borneo Banjarmasin is a 4-star hotel located within Banjarmasin. It is 8.4 km away from Banjarmasin to the hotel. The distance from the airport is about 28 km. The hotel has various room types ranging from Deluxe Double Room, Deluxe Twin Room, Double Deluxe, Twin Deluxe, Deluxe Twin, Deluxe King, and Executive Room. It is suitable for both solo and family travelers. Some of the facilities provided at the hotel include but are not limited to Outdoor Pool, free childcare, Restaurant, and cafes. 

favehotel Ahmad Yani Banjarmasin - favehotel Ahmad Yani Banjarmasin is a 3-star hotel located within Banjarmasin. It is 2.7 km away from Banjarmasin to the hotel. The distance from the airport is about 27 km. The hotel consists of various room types ranging from Fave Standard Room, Fave Twin Room, and Fave Deluxe Double Room. It is suitable for both solo and family travelers. Some of the facilities provided at the hotel include but are not limited to Laundry Services, Restaurant, Business Center, and Smoke-free guestroom. 

Best Western Kindai Hotel - Best Western Kindai Hotel is a 4-star hotel located within Banjarmasin. It is 5.4 km away from Banjarmasin to the hotel. The distance from the airport is about 24 km. The hotel has various room types ranging from Superior Room, Deluxe Room, Standard Room, Double Room, Twin Room, and Junior Suite. It is suitable for both solo and family travelers. Some of the facilities provided at the hotel include but are not limited to Outdoor Pool, Rooftop Terrace, Restaurant & Lounge.

Highlights in Banjarmasin

Waterboom Modern Charm - The right spot for a family on tourist especially for families with children. The waterpark offered various types of slides for adults and kids, also they have shades for you to relax while enjoying the view and eat your snacks. It will be a great loss to miss a visit to Waterboom Modern Charm. Waterboom Modern Charm is 12 km away from Banjarmasin and 19 km from the main airport. It will take roughly 22 minutes to drive from Banjarmasin to Waterboom Modern Charm and around 28 minutes from the airport. Waterboom Modern Charm opens 7 am - 8 pm and the entrance fee is Rp45,000. 

Lok Baintan Fort - The right place for you if you are a food lover and always wondering to taste authentic local foods. The fort is always visited by tourists from various regions and they offered various types of food such as vegetables, fruits on the boat. Lok Baintan Fort is 12 km away from Banjarmasin and 31 km from the main airport. It will take roughly 32 minutes to drive from Banjarmasin to Lok Baintan Fort and around 1 hour from the airport. Lok Baintan Fort opens 9 am - 5 pm and the entrance fee is free. 

Pelaihari Labyrinth Park - Let set your food to this labyrinth garden and have fun taking pictures with the extraordinary maze garden. The maze itself are using real plants so the panorama is more natural and beautiful. It will be a great loss to miss a visit to Pelaihari Labyrinth Park. Pelaihari Labyrinth Park is 52 km away from Banjarmasin and 41 km from the main airport. It will take roughly 57 minutes to drive from Banjarmasin to Pelaihari Labyrinth Park and around 1 hour 8 minutes from the airport. Ocarina Batam Theme Park opens 9 am - 5 pm.

Travel tips to Banjarmasin

Keep Your Accommodation Address with You 

This might sound ridiculous but it is important nonetheless. We tend to underestimate ourselves and assume we have it all in our heads. It is best to have it with you at all times because when you need a specific direction back, you can refer to it easily. It is best to keep it on paper as well because you will never know when the handy-dandy technology will fail you when you need it the most. 

Less is Best when Traveling 

We are not going minimalist here, but minimalism can help you get more things done. To determine how many you should bring with you, you should always go back to the question of where and what. Where are you going? What will you be doing? This will bring you back to consider if you do a lot of walking, then it is best to bring something you are comfortable with. The key example is to wear your everyday clothes because you know what you are comfortable with to go about your day. Don’t overthink too much on a “just in case” situation because that is the number one trap to bring more with you and in the end, it will just make your bag heavier with things you can either reuse or get easier there. 

Travel Insurance 

Be it whether you are traveling domestic or international, it is important to gear yourself up with travel insurance. This is pretty much self-explanatory because you will never expect what could happen when you are abroad. Even if you are traveling domestically, should things go out of your control such as accidents or sickness, you will have the leverage of insurance coverage. 

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