To reach Banjarmasin from Tanjung Pinang, you must ferry to Batam and fly to Syamsudin Noor International Airport in Banjarmasin. Most flights connect through Jakarta. This journey covers over 1,500 km. Banjarmasin is known as the City of a Thousand Rivers.
Total Distance: Driving distance 1,800 km, straight-line air distance 1,400 km.
Check your flight connection time in Jakarta to ensure you have enough time.
May to September for dry weather, ideal for visiting the floating markets.