Flight Information

There are direct flights to Minangkabau International Airport, Padang, from any of the following Airports:

Domestic Airports (Indonesia)

  • Jakarta (CGK – Soekarno-Hatta International Airport)
  • Batam (BTH – Hang Nadim International Airport) (45 min ferry ride from Singapore)
  • Medan (KNO – Kualanamu International Airport)
  • Yogyakarta (YIA – Yogyakarta International Airport)

International Airports

  • Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (KUL – Kuala Lumpur International Airport)
  • Singapore (SIN – Changi Airport)

Minangkabau International Airport, Padang

Domestic Airlines with Direct Flights to Padang (PDG):

  • Lion Air
    Routes: Jakarta (CGK & HLP), Batam, Medan, Yogyakarta
    Website: lionair.co.id
  • Super Air Jet
    Routes: Jakarta (CGK), Medan, Batam
    Website: superairjet.com
  • Batik Air
    Routes: Jakarta (CGK), Yogyakarta, Medan
    Website: batikair.com
  • Citilink
    Routes: Jakarta (CGK), Batam
    Website: citilink.co.id
  • Garuda Indonesia
    Routes: Jakarta (CGK), Medan
    Website: garuda-indonesia.com

International Airlines with Direct Flights to Padang:

  • AirAsia
    Route: Kuala Lumpur (KUL) → Padang
    Website: airasia.com
  • Scoot
    Route: Singapore (SIN) → Padang (seasonal/limited service)
    Website: flyscoot.com

Travel Requirements

Friday Transfers:

When using the Mentawai Fast Ferry, you must arrive in Padang one day before your scheduled check-in day, as the ferry departs Padang on Friday at 6:00 AM.

Our driver will pick you up at the airport the day before your check-in date to take you to your Padang hotel.  For transit nights in Padang, we recommend the 4-star Mercure Hotel, which has the most comfortable rooms with a quality early morning breakfast buffet (best booked 3 months in advance). Otherwise, Plan B or Budget Hotels are cheaper options in convenient locations.

You will be picked up from your hotel around 5.30 AM, and Mentawai Fast departs at 6.00 AM. Arrival at Sikakap Port in Mentawai is scheduled around 11.30 AM, followed by a one-hour speedboat transfer to Macaronis Resort, arriving around lunchtime.

Monday Transfers (From November 2026 onwards):

When using our private transfer speedboat, you can book your flight to arrive in Padang on the same date as your Macaronis check-in date before 11:20 AM (GA148 arriving at 11.15 am is the last flight, there is no flexibility due to the boat schedule).

You will be picked up from the airport and taken directly to Padang Muara port, where our speedboat will depart at around 1:30 p.m, arriving at Macaronis Resort at around 6:00 PM.

Friday Transfers: 

You will depart from Macaronis Resort to Sikakap port at around 11.00 AM. The Mentawai Fast is scheduled to depart from Sikakap Port at approximately 1:00 PM, with arrival in Padang scheduled at around 6:30 PM. Our driver will pick you up at the ferry port to take you to your hotel, where you can spend the night. He will coordinate the time of your pick-up from your hotel the next day, depending on your flight time.

We recommend a flight departure at 11:00 AM or later the next day is best, to allow for a good rest on the morning of your trip out of Padang.

Monday Transfers (From November 2026 only):

Your return transfer to Padang will be aboard our private speedboat, departing Macaronis Resort at approximately 7:00 AM and arriving in Padang at around 12:00 PM. This allows enough time to catch an afternoon or evening flight, provided it departs after 4:20 PM (Air Asia to KL and Garuda to Jakarta are available, among others), avoiding an extra night in Padang.

Our driver will take care of your transfer from the port to the airport, depending on your flight time.

Most tourists visiting Indonesia can apply for a Visa on Arrival (VOA) or Electronic Visa on Arrival (eVOA), valid for 30 days and extendable once. Travel insurance and onward tickets are required.

Here’s a breakdown of the current tourist visa options and requirements for Indonesia as of 2025:

Visa Options for Tourists

  • Visa Exemption:
    Citizens of ASEAN countries and Timor Leste can enter Indonesia visa-free for up to 30 days (non-extendable).
  • Visa on Arrival (VOA) / Electronic VOA (eVOA):
    Available to citizens of 87+ countries, including most of Europe, the Americas, Australia, and Japan.

    • Validity: 30 days
    • Extension: Once, for another 30 days
    • Application:
  • Tourist Single-Entry Visitor Visa (C1):
    For longer stays or those not eligible for VOA/eVOA

    • Validity: 60 days
    • Extension: Up to two times
    • Application: Online or at an Indonesian embassy

Entry Requirements

  • Passport: Must be valid for at least 6 months from arrival date
  • Onward/Return Ticket: Required for entry
  • Arrival Card: Must be submitted online within 3 days prior to arrival
  • Travel Insurance: Strongly recommended—and mandatory for guests of Macaronis Resort—to cover delays, cancellations, and medical emergencies

Surfboard Baggage Policies

  • Lion Air
    Fee: IDR 200,000 per board, per segment
    Max Length: 230 cm (jets), 200 cm (propeller aircraft)
    Notes: Not included in free or prepaid baggage. Must be paid separately.
  • Super Air Jet
    Fee: IDR 200,000 per board
    Max Length: 230 cm
    Notes: Max 23 kg per boardbag. Not part of free baggage allowance.
  • Batik Air
    Fee: IDR 200,000 per board
    Max Length: 230 cm (jets), 200 cm (props)
    Notes: Same policy as Lion Air. Special baggage form may be required.
  • Citilink
    Fee: Based on weight (approx. IDR 277K–333K)
    Max Length: 227 cm
    Notes: Must be booked as sports baggage. Not included in free allowance.
  • Garuda Indonesia
    Fee: Free (up to 23 kg)
    Max Length: 300 cm (jets), 160 cm (props)
    Notes: Included as special baggage. Subject to space availability.

  • AirAsia
    Fee: Varies by route (Free on Australia routes; fee elsewhere)
    Max Length: 277 cm
    Notes: One surfboard up to 15 kg is free on AU routes. Must be in a surfboard bag. Must be booked as sports baggage.
  • Scoot
    Fee: Included in checked baggage allowance
    Max Length: 230 cm
    Notes: Counts toward purchased baggage. Max 32 kg per item.

  • Garuda Indonesia is the most surfboard-friendly, offering free carriage on most domestic routes.
  • Lion Air Group airlines (Lion, Batik, Super Air Jet) charge per board and do not include surfboards in free or prepaid baggage.
  • Wings Air, often used for remote connections, has stricter limits (200 cm max) and higher fees (IDR 1,000,000 per board).
  • Always book sports baggage in advance where possible to avoid higher airport fees.
  • Check aircraft type—propeller planes have stricter size limits.

Padang Hotel Information

On Fridays due to early morning departures and arriving late in the day back to Padang aboard Mentawai Fast, your flight needs to arrive in Padang 1 day before your resort Check-in and depart 1 day after your resort Check-out date.

We recommend the 4-star Mercure Hotel, which has the most comfortable rooms and the best early morning breakfast buffet (it is best to book it 3 months in advance). Otherwise, Plan B or Budget Hotel are cheaper alternatives.

To secure a great rate at the Mercure Hotel, please book using this link.