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 March
Estimated hotel price
$15
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pontianak in March
Estimated hotel price
$15
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Pontianak in February, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °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 November, when precipitation is around 15″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Pontianak, with an average rainfall of 6.7″.

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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 center. The shortest flight to Pontianak from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 38h 30m.

Plane

When flying to Pontianak, you’ll arrive at Pontianak Supadio (PNK), which is located 16 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Pontianak from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 38h 30m.

Airports near Pontianak

Airlines serving Pontianak

Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (606 reviews)
Garuda Indonesia
Excellent (44 reviews)
Lion Air
Good (26 reviews)
Sriwijaya Air
Mediocre (1 reviews)
Wings Air
Good (4 reviews)
NAM Air
Excellent (1 reviews)

Where to stay in popular areas of Pontianak

Most booked hotels in Pontianak

Maestro Hotel Pontianak
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 188 reviews)
$23+
Transera Hotel Pontianak
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 247 reviews)
$13+
Orchardz Hotel Ayani
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 84 reviews)
$22+
Kapuas Palace Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 75 reviews)
$23+

Renting a car in Pontianak

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Pontianak (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 Pontianak (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.