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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. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Pontianak deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Pontianak

Pontianak in December
Estimated hotel price
RM 70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pontianak in December
Estimated hotel price
RM 70
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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 7h 30m.

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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 7h 30m.

Airports near Pontianak

PNKPontianak Supadio

Airlines serving Pontianak

Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (732 reviews)
Garuda Indonesia
Excellent (72 reviews)
Batik Air
Good (27 reviews)
Citilink
Excellent (8 reviews)
Lion Air
Good (27 reviews)
NAM Air
Excellent (5 reviews)
Sriwijaya Air
Mediocre (1 reviews)
Wings Air
Good (5 reviews)
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Where to stay in Pontianak

Average rates range from around RM 86 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 87 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Pontianak

Hiring a car in Pontianak

Expect to pay RM 3.38 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 RM 40.50 and RM 54.00.

Expect to pay RM 3.38 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 RM 40.50 and RM 54.00.

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