Samarinda travel guide

Samarinda Tourism | Samarinda Guide

You're Going to Love Samarinda

With a population of 355,160, Samarinda is a must-see destination in East Kalimantan, Indonesia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Samarinda to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Samarinda

Samarinda in March
Estimated hotel price
$30
1 night at 3-star hotel
Samarinda in March
Estimated hotel price
$30
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Samarinda

Plane

When flying to Samarinda, you’ll arrive at Samarinda (SRI), which is located 1 mile from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Samarinda, you’ll arrive at Samarinda (SRI), which is located 1 mile from the city center.

Airports near Samarinda

Airlines serving Samarinda

KLM
Good (849 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (462 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (606 reviews)
Garuda Indonesia
Excellent (44 reviews)
Scoot
Good (249 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (146 reviews)
Batik Air
Good (18 reviews)
Indonesia AirAsia
Good (41 reviews)
Lion Air
Good (26 reviews)
Sriwijaya Air
Mediocre (1 reviews)
Wings Air
Good (4 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Samarinda

Most booked hotels in Samarinda

Harris Hotel Samarinda
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 112 reviews)
$35+
Aston Samarinda Hotel And Convention Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 148 reviews)
$47+
Swiss-Belhotel Borneo Samarinda
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 222 reviews)
$33+

Renting a car in Samarinda

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