Flight from Singapore to Palembang

Palembang is one of the oldest cities in Indonesia and has various cultural heritages. Not only famous for its special food, but Palembang also has a very interesting potential where the city of Palembang has many tourist spots that can be enjoyed by travelers, ranging from natural attractions to artificial tours which are certainly interesting and give a unique impression. It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes of flying time to travel from Ho Singapore to Palembang. 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 Palembang including Harper Palembang by ASTON, The Arista Hotel, and Hotel Santika Premiere Bandara - Palembang. During your stay, you could also visit some of the best attractions there are in Palembang such as Ampera Bridge, Punti Kayu Forest, and Fantasi Island Palembang.

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

Palembang 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 Palembang is open for visiting is from late May to early October. This will be the optimum period to go on a holiday here in Palembang. The temperature will usually varied from 24°C to 32°C and is rarely below 22°C or above 34°C. Maybe to get the best time where you are not at the peak of the holiday season in Palembang, you can plan a travel to Palembang close to mid-April or early September, just before the holiday peak starts.

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What are the main airports available in Palembang?

Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM) 

Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport is the main airport operating in Palembang. It is 15 km away from Palembang. The trip via car or any public land transportation will take around 27 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 Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport include Restaurant, Money Changer, Shop, and Free-duty outlets. 

Places to stay in Palembang

Harper Palembang by ASTON - Harper Palembang by ASTON is a 4-star hotel located within Palembang. It is 5 km away from Palembang to the hotel. The distance from the airport is about 14 km. The hotel has various room types ranging from Deluxe Room, Premier Room, Junior Suite, and Executive Suite It is suitable for both solo and family travelers. Some of the facilities provided at the hotel include but are not limited to the Fitness center, airport shuttle, restaurant & lounge. 

The Arista Hotel - The Arista Hotel is a 4.5-star hotel located within Palembang. It is 3.6 km away from Palembang to the hotel. The distance from the airport is about 14 km. The hotel consists of various room types ranging from Superior Double Room, Superior Twin, Deluxe Double, Arista Club, Executive Suite, and Arista SUite. It is suitable for both solo and family travelers. Some of the facilities provided at the hotel include but are not limited to Laundy Services, Fitness Corner, Outdoor Swimming Pool, Resident’s Lounge, Spa, and Event Hall. 

Hotel Santika Premiere Bandara - Palembang - Hotel Santika Premiere Bandara - Palembang is a 4-star hotel located within Palembang. It is 14 km away from Palembang to the hotel. The distance from the airport is about 16 km. The hotel has various room types ranging from Deluxe Twin Room, Standard Double Room, Deluxe King Room, Twin Deluxe, and Double Deluxe. It is suitable for both solo and family travelers. Some of the facilities provided at the hotel include but are not limited to airport shuttle, restaurant & lounge, meeting room, and gym. 

Highlights in Palembang

Ampera Bridge - Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the icon of Palembang, Ampera Bridge. The bridge was built in 1965 it connects two mainlands which got separated by the Musi River. The visitor often to come here for spending a time taking a picture, relaxing and getting fresh air. It will be a great loss to miss a visit to Minas Elephant Training Center. Minas Elephant Training Center is 35 km away from Pekanbaru and 39 km from the main airport. It will take roughly 52 minutes to drive from Pekanbaru to Minas Elephant Center and around 59 min from the airport. Minas Elephant Training Center opens 8 am - 5 pm. 

Punti Kayu Forest - A shadow tourist hotspot for relaxing and spend time with families and kids. With a 50 hectares area, this forest provided wooden bridges, boats, elephant attractions, and enjoy the greenery spaces for good quality time. Punti Kayu Forest is 7.5 km away from Palembang and 9.7 km from the main airport. It will take roughly 12 minutes to drive from Palembang to Punti Kayu Forest and around 15 minutes from the airport. Punti Kayu Forest opens 9 am - 4 pm and the entrance fee is Rp10,000. 

Fantasi Island Palembang - Another must-visit attraction available in Palembang and very suitable for a family vacation. The theme park offers different activities such as a pool for a toddler, various slides for adults or you can enter go-kart or cable car games. It will be a great loss to miss a visit to Fantasi Island Palembang. Fantasy Island Palembang is 19 km away from Palembang and 31 km from the main airport. It will take roughly 29 minutes to drive from Palembang to Fantasi Island and around 41 minutes from the airport. Fantasy Island Palembang opens 9 am - 5 pm and the entrance fee is Rp35,000. 

Travel tips to Palembang

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. 

Always Stay In Touch 

Despite the beauty of the world, it is not necessarily a safe one. Even if you are doing a solo trip, always keep in touch with your family and/or friends. Let them have a copy of your itinerary so that they have an idea of where you are. Keep them close in contact each day and let them know when you are changing locations during your trip. 

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