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Flights from Palembang to Pekanbaru

There are no direct flights from Palembang to Pekanbaru. The easiest way is one stop via Batam or Singapore, about 3h 27m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 3h 27m
PLMPKUBTH

Palembang to Pekanbaru at a glance

Fastest journey3h 27mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Batam or Singapore

Best ways to fly from Palembang to Pekanbaru

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
PLM Batam (BTH) PKU
Leg 1: Citilink, Lion Air · Leg 2: Citilink, Lion Air
One airline, one ticket ~3h 27m
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PLM Singapore (SIN) PKU
Leg 1: Scoot · Leg 2: Scoot
One airline, one ticket ~3h 29m
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PLM Kuala Lumpur (KUL) PKU
Leg 1: AirAsia · Leg 2: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Lion Air
One airline, one ticket ~3h 42m
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PLM Jakarta (CGK) PKU
Leg 1: Batik Air, Citilink, Garuda Indonesia · Leg 2: Batik Air, Citilink, Garuda Indonesia
One airline, one ticket ~4h 12m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
536 km333 miles
Journey time
3h 27mestimate
Time difference
NonePekanbaru vs Palembang
Currency in Pekanbaru
IDR
Airports
PLM → PKU

Flights from Palembang to Pekanbaru: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Palembang to Pekanbaru?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Batam, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Palembang to Pekanbaru?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 27m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 536 km.
Where do you change planes between Palembang and Pekanbaru?
The best connecting points are Batam (BTH), Singapore (SIN), Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Jakarta (CGK). Citilink flies both legs via Batam, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Palembang and Pekanbaru?
Palembang: Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport (PLM). Pekanbaru: Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport / Roesmin Nurjadin AFB (PKU).

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