Palembang travel guide

Palembang Tourism | Palembang Guide

You're Going to Love Palembang

With a population of 1.44 million, Palembang is the largest city in South Sumatra, Indonesia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Palembang has to offer.

When to visit Palembang

Palembang in June
Estimated hotel price
$33
1 night at 3-star hotel
Palembang in June
Estimated hotel price
$33
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Palembang in May, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 73.4 °F, with an average temperature of 78.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 13″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Palembang, with an average rainfall of 3.5″.

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How to Get to Palembang

Plane

When flying to Palembang, you’ll arrive at Palembang Mahmud Badaruddin Ii (PLM), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Palembang from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 26h 40m.

Plane

When flying to Palembang, you’ll arrive at Palembang Mahmud Badaruddin Ii (PLM), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Palembang from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 26h 40m.

Airports near Palembang

Airlines serving Palembang

Malaysia Airlines
Good (181 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (462 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (414 reviews)
Garuda Indonesia
Excellent (44 reviews)
Batik Air
Good (18 reviews)
Lion Air
Good (26 reviews)
Sriwijaya Air
Mediocre (1 reviews)
NAM Air
Excellent (1 reviews)

Where to stay in Palembang

Average rates range from around $25 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $47 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Palembang

Most booked hotels in Palembang

Aryaduta Palembang
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 428 reviews)
$44+
Wyndham Opi Hotel Palembang
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, 214 reviews)
$46+
Batiqa Hotel Palembang
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 185 reviews)
$28+
Aston Palembang Hotel & Conference Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 129 reviews)
$36+
Amaris Hotel Palembang
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 155 reviews)
$26+
Novotel Palembang - Hotel & Residence
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 99 reviews)
$66+

Renting a car in Palembang

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Palembang (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Palembang (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.