Why go
- Island in Bintan Regency, Riau Islands Province, Indonesia.
- Served by Raja Haji Fisabilillah International Airport (TNJ).
History
Bintan Island, traditionally known as Negeri Segantang Lada, is an island in the Riau archipelago of Indonesia. It is part of the Riau Islands province, the capital of which, Tanjung Pinang, lies in the island's south and is the island's main community.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 1 direct destination
- Garuda Indonesia GA (CRK) · 1 route: Jakarta
- Lion Mentari Airlines JT (737-800) · 1 route: Jakarta
- Sriwijaya Air SJ (737-300) · 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 year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Raja Haji Fisabilillah International Airport (TNJ). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: TNJ has direct flights to 1 destination on 3 airlines (incl. Jakarta). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Nikoi Island Ferry, 16 km); routes include Nikoi Island Resort Ferry, Tanjung Pinang-Letung, Telaga Punggur (Batam) - Tanjung Pinang (Bintan) via Ferry PP.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Bintan Island. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.