Biak is an island located in Cenderawasih Bay near the northern coast of Papua, an Indonesian province. It is the largest island in its small archipelago. This island offers various activities including island hopping, diving, water sports, learning the culture, and many more. Biak also features many exotic beaches to explore, as well as numerous mountains and lakes. It takes around 7 hours of flying time to travel from Singapore to Biak. This will differ based on the airlines and routes taken as well. Considering Traveloka offers various airline options such as Singapore Airlines, Scoot, AirAsia, and more, you have plenty to choose from. Some of the best attractions there are in Biak such as Cenderawasih Museum, Japanese Cave, and Pantai Water Basis.

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

Biak 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 Biak is open for visiting is from late April to late November. This will be the optimum period to go on a holiday here in Biak. The temperature will usually varied from 24°C to 30°C and is rarely below 23°C or above 31°C. Maybe to get the best time where you are not at the peak of the holiday season in Biak, you can plan a travel to Biak close to the end of April or November, just before the holiday peak starts.

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What are the main airports available in Biak?

Frans Kaisiepo International Airport (BIK)

Frans Kaisiepo International Airport is the main airport operating in Biak. It is 27 km away from Biak. The trip via car or any public land transportation will take around 45 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 Frans Kaisiepo International Airport include check-in facilities, free wi-fi, duty-free outlets, restaurants, ATMs, baggage storage, and a lost & found center.

Highlights in Biak.

Cenderawasih Museum - Located near the airport, Cenderawasih Museum is a traditional-looking building that represents Biak Tribe’s house, Rumstram. It is surrounded by some plants which makes it beautiful. There are some attractive objects residing in front of the museum including bombs, martyrs, and other war weapons from World War II. It will be a great loss to miss a visit to Cenderawasih Museum. Cenderawasih Museum is 24 km away from Biak and 4 km from the main airport. It will take roughly 40 minutes to drive from Biak to the Cenderawasih Museum and around 10 minutes from the airport. Cenderawasih Museum opens daily from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm to visit.

Japanese Cave - Japanese Cave is a natural cave that was named after the presence of Japan Army during their reign in Indonesia. The cave is surrounded by lush trees and it features a pathway with fences. The inside of the cave is indeed feeling dark and damp, just like any other cave. It will be a great loss to miss a visit to the Japanese Cave. The Japanese Cave is 24 km away from Biak and 7 km from the main airport. It will take roughly 40 minutes to drive from Biak to the Japanese Cave and around 12 minutes from the airport. Japanese Cave opens all day to visit with no entrance fee.

Pantai Water Basis - Located in Badop Village, Pantai Water Basis is one of the famous and frequently visited beaches in Biak city. Visitors can enjoy swimming with family or friends, or just hanging out at the seaside and taking pictures. It is also quite spacious in the area which can accommodate many vehicles. There are also gazebos available for use. It will be a great loss to miss a visit to Pantai Water Basis. Pantai Water Basis is 24 km away from Biak and 7 km from the main airport. It will take roughly 40 minutes to drive from Biak to the Pantai Water Basis and around 12 minutes from the airport. Pantai Water Basis opens all day to visit with no entrance fee.

Travel tips to Biak.

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.

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.

Be Flexible with Your Travel Plans

Planning is a good way to go traveling, be it domestically or internationally, but don’t disregard the fact that things can and most likely would not go as planned. This could either be due to suddenly the activity you want to do being unavailable or if more logistical issues force you to think of other ways to do things. Keep in mind that planning is a good base, but when you are traveling and there are a lot of external factors involved, it will be a different kind of adventure.

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