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PKU Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport

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Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport (PKU) serves Pekanbaru. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAPKU
ICAOWIBB
Non-stop7
Airlines12
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta
Elevation31 m

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The airport in numbers

Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport — facts & history

We pulled Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 4.1M passengers in 2018, against a peak of 4.5M in 2017.

Opened
1940
86 years ago
Passengers / year
4.1M
as of 2018
Peak traffic
4.5M
in 2017
Elevation
31 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Angkasa Pura II
Passengers per year, 2008–2018

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport to Pekanbaru

Train & bus: Jakarta (CGK): Railink to Manggarai / BNI City station. Bali (DPS): no useful public transport.

Taxi & apps: Use Grab or Gojek (legal) — in Bali picked up outside the official zone due to the airport taxi tariffs. Blue Bird is the reliable taxi firm.

Tipping: Round up.

Distances

From PKU to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Pekanbaru6 km19 minRp39100–Rp62100
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Pekanbaru ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport

Non-stop flights to about 7 destinations, operated by 12 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Lion Mentari Airlines · Mandala Airlines · Garuda Indonesia · Malaysia Airlines · SilkAir · Indonesia AirAsia · Sriwijaya Air · AirAsia · Singapore Airlines · Firefly

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Pekanbaru shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport to the centre of Pekanbaru?
Jakarta (CGK): Railink to Manggarai / BNI City station. Bali (DPS): no useful public transport.
Can I use a ride app from Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport?
Use Grab or Gojek (legal) — in Bali picked up outside the official zone due to the airport taxi tariffs. Blue Bird is the reliable taxi firm.
What's the cheapest way from Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport to Pekanbaru?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Jakarta (CGK): Railink to Manggarai / BNI City station. Bali (DPS): no useful public transport.
Can I get from Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Jakarta (CGK): Railink to Manggarai / BNI City station. Bali (DPS): no useful public transport. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport?
About 7 destinations, including Jakarta, Singapore, Batam, Bandung. 12 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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