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Flights from Pekanbaru to Palembang
There are no direct flights from Pekanbaru to Palembang. 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
Pekanbaru to Palembang at a glance
Fastest journey3h 27mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Batam or Singapore
Best ways to fly from Pekanbaru to Palembang
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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PKU Jakarta (CGK) PLM
Leg 1: Batik Air, Citilink, Garuda Indonesia · Leg 2: Batik Air, Citilink, Garuda Indonesia
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
- NonePalembang vs Pekanbaru
- Currency in Palembang
- IDR
- Airports
- PKU → PLM
Flights from Pekanbaru to Palembang: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Pekanbaru to Palembang?
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 Pekanbaru to Palembang?
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 Pekanbaru and Palembang?
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 Pekanbaru and Palembang?
Pekanbaru: Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport / Roesmin Nurjadin AFB (PKU). Palembang: Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport (PLM).



