To reach Batam from Langkat, you must travel to Medan and take a direct flight from Kualanamu International Airport to Hang Nadim International Airport in Batam. Batam is a major industrial hub and a popular destination for shopping and golf. This route connects the mainland of Sumatra to the Riau Islands. Air travel is the most efficient way to cross the Malacca Strait.
Total Distance: 500 km total distance; 450 km straight-line air distance.
Direct flights are available and highly recommended for this route.
Year-round, though avoid the peak monsoon months of November and December.