Flights to Batam

Batam is an island in Indonesia's Riau Islands province, lying just across the Singapore Strait from Singapore. It is a busy centre for industry and trade, a favourite weekend escape for Singaporeans, and an important air hub linking the Riau Islands with the rest of Indonesia. Most visitors from Singapore arrive by ferry, but flights to Batam matter too: they connect the island with Jakarta, Surabaya, Medan and many other Indonesian cities, and Batam's airport is a handy starting point for domestic travel across the archipelago.

About Hang Nadim International Airport in Batam

Location

Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH) is on the eastern side of Batam, near Batu Besar and within easy reach of the Nongsa coast. The runway is one of the longest in Indonesia, and the airport handles a mix of domestic routes, cargo and some international traffic.

Terminals

Passenger flights use one main terminal building with separate areas for departures and arrivals. You will find check-in halls, food outlets, ATMs and prayer rooms, and the arrivals area has official taxi counters.

Getting to and from the airport

Official airport taxis and ride-hailing apps are the easiest way to reach Nagoya, Batam Centre or the Nongsa beaches. City buses serve parts of the island, but services are less frequent than a taxi, so they suit travellers with time to spare. Travelling to Singapore after your flight is simple: head to the ferry terminals at Batam Centre, Harbour Bay, Sekupang or Nongsa for sailings across the strait.

Direct and connecting flights to Batam

Batam is mainly a domestic air hub, with direct flights to Batam from Jakarta and many other Indonesian cities, and onward routes to places like Surabaya and Medan. Use the Direct filter to keep only nonstop results, and check the Batam flight schedule on this page for today's departures and arrivals. Travellers in Singapore sometimes combine a short ferry ride with a domestic flight from Hang Nadim, which can open up more routes around Indonesia. If you do this, leave a generous gap between the ferry and your flight so immigration and traffic do not cause a missed departure.

When to fly to Batam

Batam has a warm, humid tropical climate all year, with heavy showers possible in any month and the wettest spell usually around the end of the year. Demand is more about holidays than weather. Singapore's June and December school holidays, long weekends and Chinese New Year bring crowds to the ferries, beach areas and malls, while Indonesian holidays such as Lebaran and the year-end break fill domestic flights to and from Batam. For calmer travel and easier bookings, aim for midweek dates outside those peaks.

Popular places in Batam

Barelang Bridge

This chain of bridges links Batam with Rempang, Galang and smaller islands to the south. The first span is the island's best-known landmark, especially photogenic at sunset, and the road beyond leads to seafood villages and quiet beaches.

Nagoya

Batam's lively commercial district is packed with malls, markets, hawker-style food courts and late-night eateries. It is the go-to area for shopping, dining and nightlife, and it stays busy well into the night.

Nongsa

On the northeast tip of the island, Nongsa is known for beaches, golf courses and sea views across to Singapore. It is also close to Hang Nadim, which makes it popular for short stays.

Maha Vihara Duta Maitreya

One of the largest Buddhist temple complexes in Indonesia, this peaceful site in central Batam features ornate halls, gardens and statues, and welcomes respectful visitors.

Batam Centre

The administrative heart of the island is home to the ferry terminal, a large mall and the Welcome to Batam sign on a hill overlooking the city, as well as the striking grand mosque.

Where to stay in Batam

Nagoya is the best base for shopping, food and nightlife, with plenty of budget and mid-range options within walking distance of the malls. Batam Centre is convenient for the ferry terminal and government offices. Harbour Bay sits by the waterfront and suits travellers who want quick ferry access and seafood restaurants nearby. Nongsa is the choice for beaches, golf and a quieter coastal stay close to Hang Nadim Airport, and Sekupang works well if you use the ferries on the western side of the island.

Food to try in Batam

Gonggong

These sea snails are a Riau Islands speciality. They are boiled and served with a spicy chilli sauce, and you pick the meat out with a toothpick.

Mie tarempa

Originating from the Anambas Islands, this dish of thick noodles is stir-fried with fish, chilli and spices, and is a common sight at Batam's food stalls.

Otak-otak

Minced fish mixed with spices is wrapped in banana leaf and grilled over charcoal. It makes a popular snack or souvenir to take home.

Ikan asam pedas

Fish simmered in a sour and spicy tamarind broth reflects the Malay heritage of the Riau Islands and is best eaten with plenty of steamed rice.

Whether you are heading to Batam for a weekend, business or as a gateway to the rest of Indonesia, planning ahead makes the trip smoother. Book a flight to Batam on Traveloka, compare routes and times in one search, and keep your e-ticket and booking details in the app, with 24/7 customer service if your plans change.