Key hubs
Bintan airport and railway station
- Airport
- Raja Haji Fisabilillah Airport (TNJ) at Tanjung Pinang has domestic flights only; most Indian visitors fly to Singapore and take the ferry
- Railway station
- None. There is no railway on Bintan
- Getting around
- Hotel shuttles, taxis arranged through your lodging, or a hired car with driver; public transport is limited
How to reach Bintan by air
Raja Haji Fisabilillah Airport (TNJ), about 7 km from central Tanjung Pinang, has domestic flights from Jakarta only. Most Indian visitors fly to Singapore (SIN), then take a ferry from Tanah Merah; check current direct flights from your city.
How to reach Bintan by train
There is no railway on Bintan. The nearest rail is far away on other islands, so plan around air, ferry and road.
How to reach Bintan by road
Ferries from Tanah Merah in Singapore run to Bandar Bentan Telani at Lagoi (about 1 hour) and to Tanjung Pinang (about 2 hours), with several departures daily. Other links include Batam and Johor Bahru. Check current schedules.
Getting around Bintan
Public transport is limited. Hotels run shuttles and taxis; arrange a car with driver for Trikora and the island. Small motorboats run to Penyengat and Senggarang from Tanjung Pinang. Fix prices first.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Bintan
- Carry travel insurance with medical evacuation, since we could not confirm local hospital capacity.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.