Why go
- Capital and largest city of West Sumatra, Indonesia.
- Served by Minangkabau International Airport (PDG).
History
Padang is the capital and largest city of the Indonesian province of West Sumatra. It had a population of 833,562 at the 2010 census and 909,040 at the 2020 census; the official estimate as of mid 2025 was 965,050. It is the 16th most populous city in Indonesia and the most populous city on the west coast of Sumatra. The Padang metropolitan area is the third most populous metropolitan area in Sumatra with a population of over 1.7 million. Padang is widely known for its Minangkabau culture, cuisine, and sunset beaches.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- Citilink Indonesia QG (A320) · 2 routes: Batam, Jakarta
- Lion Mentari Airlines JT (737-800, 737-900) · 2 routes: Batam, Jakarta
- AirAsia AK (A320) · 1 route: Kuala Lumpur
- Garuda Indonesia GA (737-800) · 1 route: Jakarta
- Sriwijaya Air SJ (737-300, 735) · 1 route: Jakarta
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Milder and quieter, with better value.
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Minangkabau International Airport (PDG); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PDG has direct flights to 3 destinations on 5 airlines (incl. Jakarta, Batam, Kuala Lumpur). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Terminal Penumpang Teluk Bayur, 5.1 km); routes include Teluk Bayur - Penasahan, Teluk Bayur - Tuapejat, Bungus (Padang) - Tuapejat.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Padang (Sumatra), Indonesia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.