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There are 6 ways to get from Chengdu to Sumatra by subway, plane, bus, or ferry

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Subway to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, fly to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II
best
1. Take the subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport North
2. Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM)TFU - PLM
10h 55m
Rp 2,931,214–9,043,167
Subway to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport North
2. Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)TFU - KUL
3. Take the bus from Klia to Malacca Mahkota Medical Centre
4. Take the ferry from Melaka to Dumai
13h 28m
Rp 2,381,214–4,363,167
Subway to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, fly to Simpang Tiga Airport
1. Take the subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport North
2. Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU)TFU - PKU
10h 20m
Rp 2,931,214–8,543,167
Subway to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, fly to Minangkabau International Airport
1. Take the subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport North
2. Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Minangkabau International Airport (PDG)TFU - PDG
10h 35m
Rp 2,931,214–9,043,167
Fly Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Simpang Tiga Airport
1. Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU)CTU - PKU
11h 26m
Rp 2,613,913–8,019,399
Fly Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Minangkabau International Airport
1. Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Minangkabau International Airport (PDG)CTU - PDG
11h 46m
Rp 2,713,913–9,019,399

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM) flights

24Weekly Planes

12h 31mAverage Duration

Rp 2,991,421Cheapest Price

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 3,767 km
Duration: 10h 55m

What companies run services between Chengdu, China and Sumatra, Indonesia?

Sichuan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and eight other airlines fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU) every 4 hours.

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Airlines

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Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II via Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Ave. Duration: 7h 40m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rp 3,200,000–9,000,000

Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II via Kunming, Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Ave. Duration: 12h
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rp 2,900,000–9,000,000

Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Simpang Tiga Airport via Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Ave. Duration: 7h 35m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rp 2,900,000–12,000,000

Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Minangkabau International Airport via Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Ave. Duration: 8h 10m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rp 3,200,000–13,000,000

Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Minangkabau International Airport via Kunming, Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Ave. Duration: 9h 30m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rp 2,900,000–9,000,000

Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Minangkabau International Airport via Don Muang, Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Ave. Duration: 9h 35m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rp 3,500,000–10,000,000

Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Simpang Tiga Airport via Kunming, Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Ave. Duration: 9h 57m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rp 2,600,000–11,000,000

Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Simpang Tiga Airport via Shenzhen Bao'an International, Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Ave. Duration: 11h 5m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rp 3,300,000–16,000,000

Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Simpang Tiga Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun, Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Ave. Duration: 15h 12m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rp 3,100,000–16,000,000

Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Minangkabau International Airport via Kunming, Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Ave. Duration: 10h 15m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rp 2,900,000–12,000,000

Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Minangkabau International Airport via Shenzhen Bao'an International, Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Ave. Duration: 11h 22m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rp 3,600,000–17,000,000

Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Minangkabau International Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun, Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Ave. Duration: 15h 30m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rp 3,400,000–17,000,000

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Pekanbaru(opens in a new window), Indonesia(opens in a new window)

Pekanbaru is the capital city of the Indonesian province of Riau, and a major economic centre on the eastern side of Sumatra Island with its name derived from the Malay words for 'new market' ('pekan' is market and 'baru' is new). It has an area of, with a population of 897,767 at the 2010 Census, and 983,356 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as at mid 2022 was 1,007,540 (comprising 506,231 males and 501,309 females). It is located on the banks of the Siak River, which flows into the Strait of Malacca, Pekanbaru has direct access to the busy strait and has long been known as a trading port.

Things to do in Pekanbaru

Museum Sang Nila Utama(Opens in a new window)

Museum Sang Nila Utama is a heritage museum in Pekanbaru, Indonesia. The museum collects item related to the Riau-Malay culture such as Malay wedding costumes, traditional toys, musical instruments and other traditional artifacts. Not far from the museum is an exhibition and performance building called the Gedung Taman Budaya Riau ("Riau Cultural Park Building).

Places to stay in Pekanbaru

The Premiere Pekanbaru(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

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8.2Very Good

FOX Hotel Pekanbaru(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Cordex Oase Pekanbaru(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

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