Pontianak travel guide
Pontianak Tourism | Pontianak Guide
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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Pontianak to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Pontianak
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.
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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 6h 45m.
Airports near Pontianak
Airlines serving Pontianak
Where to stay in popular areas of Pontianak
Hiring a car in Pontianak
Expect to pay S$ 1.03 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 S$ 12.34 and S$ 16.45.