Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Pontianak travel guide

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You're Going to Love Pontianak

With a population of 455 173, Pontianak is the largest city in West Kalimantan, Indonesia by the number of inhabitants.

When to visit Pontianak

Pontianak in April
Estimated hotel price
₹ 2892
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pontianak in April
Estimated hotel price
₹ 2892
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Pontianak in February, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °C, with an average temperature of 26 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 380 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Pontianak, with an average rainfall of 170 mm.

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How to Get to Pontianak

Plane

When flying to Pontianak, you’ll arrive at Pontianak Supadio (PNK), which is located 16 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Pontianak from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 22h 40m.

Plane

When flying to Pontianak, you’ll arrive at Pontianak Supadio (PNK), which is located 16 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Pontianak from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 22h 40m.

Airports near Pontianak

PNKPontianak Supadio

Airlines serving Pontianak

Etihad Airways
Good (1,549 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (853 reviews)
Scoot
Good (337 reviews)
Garuda Indonesia
Excellent (94 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (235 reviews)
Oman Air
Excellent (143 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (580 reviews)
Batik Air
Good (33 reviews)
Citilink
Excellent (6 reviews)
Lion Air
Good (29 reviews)
Wings Air
Good (6 reviews)
NAM Air
Good (9 reviews)
Sriwijaya Air
Mediocre (1 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Pontianak

Most booked hotels in Pontianak

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Golden Tulip Pontianak
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 2,942+
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Transera Hotel Pontianak
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 1,139+
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Mercure Pontianak City Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,321+
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Hiring a car in Pontianak

Expect to pay ₹ 102 per litre in Pontianak (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,218 and ₹ 1,625.

Expect to pay ₹ 102 per litre in Pontianak (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,218 and ₹ 1,625.